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UK Counter Terrorism expert to address 2019 Asia Pacific Venue Industry Congress
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has shared details of the keynote address to be delivered by Chris Phillips - founder and Managing Director of the International Protect...
May 2, 2019
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Victoria Police issue arrest warrant for Melbourne amusement hire operator accused of arson against competitors
An amusement business owner accused of insurance fraud and launching arson attacks on competitors has failed to appear in Court to answer charges. Facing 10 counts of arson,...
May 2, 2019
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25th anniversary DEAL exhibition sees presentation of leading amusement and attractions innovations
The recent DEAL (Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure) 2019 exhibition, the largest amusement and entertainment show in the Middle East and Africa region, concluded its...
May 2, 2019
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Gold Coast's HOTA arts precinct continues to break box office records
The Gold Coast’s arts and culture precinct, the Home of the Arts (HOTA). continues to break box office records, selling more tickets, reaching more people and having more...
May 2, 2019
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Oztix announces new appointments and business developments for 2019
Oztix, Australia’s largest independent ticketing company, has announced new staff appointments, a business acquisition and the signing of key new clients that will see the...
May 1, 2019
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Sydney CBD businesses are encouraged to prepare for 2019 Vivid Festival
Sydney Business Chamber says businesses in Sydney’s CBD are being encouraged to prepare for a busy period when Sydney is transformed into a luminous and radiant city during the...
May 1, 2019
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Mushroom Group launches new neighbouring rights venture
The Mushroom Group has announced that it has joined forces with neighbouring rights specialist Susan Cotchin to form a new neighbouring rights company, Good Neighbour....
Apr 30, 2019
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Pill testing saves lives at ACT’s Groovin the Moo festival
The lives of seven young people were potentially saved at the weekend when a second pill testing trial at the Groovin the Moo festival in Canberra identified lethal substances....
Apr 29, 2019
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Accident report issues urgent safety alert to Sydney International Dragway
An independent report by Accident Investigation Services has cited no less than 10 safety concerns and prompted an urgent safety alert to Sydney International Dragway at Eastern...
Apr 28, 2019
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Discovery partners with CMC to meet demand for family entertainment in China
China media and entertainment company CMC has partnered with Discovery, the parent of the American pay television network Discovery Channel, to develop content for preschool...
Apr 28, 2019
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La Mama Artistic Director Liz Jones to receive Sue Nattrass Award
The 2019 Helpmann Awards, to be held at Arts Centre Melbourne in July, will see the presentation of the 2019 Sue Nattrass Award for exceptional service to the live performance...
Apr 28, 2019
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Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea attribute special events for boosting profits in 35th Anniversary year
Events held at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea theme parks to celebrate their 35th Anniversary attracted more than 32 million visitors and according to Tokyo Disney Resort...
Apr 28, 2019
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Darren Burden named SMG’s Project Executive Director for Hong Kong Kai Tak Sports Park project
Experienced venue professional Darren Burden has been appointed as SMG’s Project Executive Director for the Kai Tak Sports Park development in Hong Kong. SMG, part of the Kai...
Apr 25, 2019
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South Australian jazz festival to be staged in world’s largest modular tent
A paddock in regional South Australia is the location for the world’s largest modular big-top tent, which has been set up for Mount Gambier's Generations in Jazz festival....
Apr 25, 2019
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Netball Queensland announces new music technology partnership
Netball Queensland have announced a new 'full-court' partnership with leading music technology company, Nightlife Music. Advising that the partnership will envelop the $44...
Apr 25, 2019
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Work commences on Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park development
Work on Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park has commenced with a groundbreaking ceremony held on the site on Tuesday - signalling the commencement of the construction of the Special...
Apr 25, 2019
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2019 Sydney Royal Easter Show welcomes 900,000 visitors
The 2019 Sydney Royal Easter Show, hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, has reported an attendance of 900,000 visitors, once again highlighting the pivotal role...
Apr 24, 2019
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra announces new Director of Artistic Planning
Timothy Matthies has been named as Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s new Director of Artistic Planning from 25th June. Matthies brings more than 25 years of artistic, operations...
Apr 23, 2019
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Spotless secures official catering contract for new North Queensland Stadium
Spotless Group Holdings Limited has secured a contract for the next five years to join the North Queensland Stadium team as the official caterer for the new venue, continuing a...
Apr 23, 2019
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Opera Australia’s West Side Story breaks all box office records
Opera Australia’s first musical on the Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour stage, West Side Story, has broken all previous box office records. Critically acclaimed as one of the best...
Apr 22, 2019
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AEG Ogden appoints new General Manager for the Darwin Convention Centre
Peter Savoff, has been appointed as the new General Manager of the AEG Ogden operated Darwin Convention Centre. An executive with extensive experience in international hotels,...
Apr 22, 2019
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Perth to host Australian Event Awards and Symposium in September
Following competitive bids from capital cities and regions across Australia, Perth is to host the Australian Event Awards and Symposium in September this year. The Australian...
Apr 21, 2019
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D-BOX enters Australian cinema market with Hoyts seat deal
Cinema chain HOYTS is to equip four auditoriums in Melbourne and Sydney with over 200 D-BOX motion seats. With installations in more than 40 countries, D-BOX Technologies’...
Apr 19, 2019
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Ed Sheeran's second Hong Kong concert cancelled due to lightning storm
Global music superstar Ed Sheeran's second concert at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort’s new Fantasy Road Outdoor Venue - scheduled for last night (18th April) - has been cancelled...
Apr 18, 2019
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