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Nominations announced for 19th Annual Helpmann Awards
Live Performance Australia (LPA) have announced the nominees in the 42 categories of the Helpmann Awards at simultaneous events in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and...
Jun 11, 2019
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Vivid Sydney attracts record long weekend attendances
Vivid Sydney has welcomed more than 600,000 attendees over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, with hundreds of thousands more expected to enjoy the final nights of the...
Jun 11, 2019
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Chinese cinema attendances to overtake USA as of 2020
The Chinese cinema industry is set to outshine the US in box office takings as of next year according to a newly released study. According to a new reported from...
Jun 11, 2019
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West HQ announces inaugural program of events at new Sydney Coliseum Theatre
The new $100 million Sydney Coliseum Theatre has today announced details of its opening gala performances along with its inaugural program of events and partnerships. Located at...
Jun 10, 2019
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First performance staged at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena
Set to establish Dubai as a new stop on the global touring circuit for the world’s best acts in music and entertainment, the new Coca-Cola Arena has staged its first event....
Jun 9, 2019
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Royal New Zealand Ballet establishes new home in central Wellington
The dancers of the Royal New Zealand Ballet now have a new home in a prime spot in central Wellington following the blessing of their new rehearsal studio. The temporary space...
Jun 9, 2019
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Industry figures acknowledged in 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours
More than 1,000 outstanding Australians have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List this year, including a range of prominent industry achievers. Announced as...
Jun 9, 2019
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Geelong Performing Arts Centre redevelopment gets $120 million boost
The Geelong Performing Arts Centre has been allocated more than $120 million for a rebuild in the latest Victorian Government budget. The funding has been pledged for the final...
Jun 9, 2019
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Kev Carmody awarded for outstanding contribution to the Australian live entertainment industry
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has today announced that one of Australia’s most celebrated musicians and singer songwriters Kev Carmody will be the recipient of the 2019 JC...
Jun 7, 2019
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NT WorkSafe accepts two enforceable undertakings for the 2017 Red CentreNATS incident
NT WorkSafe has accepted two enforceable undertakings for the 2017 incident where 14 spectators received serious burn injuries during a burnout competition at the Red CentreNATS...
Jun 6, 2019
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West HQ announces Ticketek as ticketing partner for new Sydney Coliseum Theatre
In anticipation of the opening program announcement on Tuesday 11th June, West HQ has today announced that their Sydney Coliseum Theatre has selected Ticketek to be the official...
Jun 6, 2019
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Marvel Stadium becomes first Australian venue awarded Global Venue of the Year
Marvel Stadium has won Global Venue of the Year at this year’s TheStadiumBusiness Awards, the venue industry’s most respected awards program. This is the first time an...
Jun 6, 2019
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Queensland Government encourages outback tourism through winter
Tourists are being encouraged to take their winter break in regional Queensland as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk also invites more applications for the $3 million Year of...
Jun 5, 2019
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Sydney Fringe Festival celebrates 10th anniversary with ambitious program
NSW’s largest independent arts festival, Sydney Fringe Festival is celebrating their 10th anniversary in 2019 and have today announced its most ambitious program including a...
Jun 4, 2019
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Marvel Stadium, the SCG and Nick Sautner announced winners at TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2019
Australasia has secured multiple wins at TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2019 with Melbourne's Marvel Stadium, the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust and Nick Sautner, Chief Executive of...
Jun 4, 2019
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Melbourne’s Capitol Theatre reopens following $18 million revitalisation project
The spectacular geometric ceiling of Melbourne’s famed Capitol Theatre is set to shine again following the RMIT University-owned theatre having undergone a three-year $18...
Jun 2, 2019
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ICC set to be transformed into professional ice hockey stadium
The only arena in Australia that can house a professional international ice hockey match, the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney is set to be transformed into a...
Jun 2, 2019
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The Big Red Group launches experiences brand in Australia
The Big Red Group (BRG) has today launched the premium curated experiences brand, IfOnly, in Australia, unlocking access to local and global experiences that benefit charity....
Jun 2, 2019
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Vivaticket celebrates successes of Monkey Baa Theatre Company
Having welcomed the Monkey Baa Theatre Company when they went live with its enta solution back in September 2018, Vivaticket is acknowledging and celebrating the recent...
Jun 2, 2019
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Tinder partners with Splendour in the Grass for Australian launch
Dating app Tinder has struck a partnership with the organisers of the Splendour in the Grass festival. Under the deal with Splendour in the Grass’ operator, Secret Sounds,...
Jun 2, 2019
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Bankwest Stadium launches App and Rewards Program
The new Bankwest Stadium App and Rewards Program, Bankwest Stadium SCORE, is set to supercharge the event experience for fans attending the Stadium. Bankwest Stadium SCORE will...
May 30, 2019
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QPAC Lyric Theatre delivers free simulcast across Queensland of Bolshoi Ballet epic
Eight Queensland cities and towns are to experience a performance by Russia’s mighty Bolshoi Ballet direct from Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s Lyric Theatre . The free...
May 30, 2019
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New guide explores the future of esports venues
Global design firm HOK and software company SAP have published a new research report exploring the future of esports venues. Over 450 million people will view an e-sports event...
May 30, 2019
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Study shows Perth festival has major impact on community spirit and arts initiatives
A new report on the Perth Festival by analysts Culture Counts shows that almost every key measure of artistic quality and social, cultural and economic impact increased in 2019...
May 29, 2019
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