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New Western Sydney Performing Arts Centre to be named Sydney Coliseum Theatre
Set to open in December, the new Western Sydney Performing Arts Centre at the West HQ precinct in Rooty Hill is to be known as the Sydney Coliseum Theatre. The $100 million...
Apr 18, 2019
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Federal Court finds Viagogo guilty of misleading consumers
Swiss-based ticket reseller Viagogo - which resold tickets to events including tennis’ Australian Open, Ashes cricket matches and music concerts - was making false claims to...
Apr 18, 2019
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Gumbuya World revives Old Wagon Ride attraction
Victorian theme park, Gumbuya World, has today officially re-launched the Old Wagon Ride, renaming the attraction the Gumbuya Nature Trail. The re-launch of the much-loved Old...
Apr 18, 2019
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Ed Sheeran performs first large-scale outdoor concert at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort's open air venue has been configured into a concert space for multiple Grammy Award winner Ed Sheeran to perform his first large-scale outdoor...
Apr 17, 2019
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Ian Potter Southbank Centre now open to students and staff
More than 1000 students and staff have moved into the new state-of-the-art Ian Potter Southbank Centre, home to the new Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Part of the University...
Apr 17, 2019
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Dubai Tourism looks to develop live entertainment industry
Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has launched a sponsorship scheme aimed at ticketed events to help drive the live entertainment industry in...
Apr 17, 2019
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New President named for Arts Centre Melbourne
Social entrepreneur Ian Carson has been named the new President of the Victorian Arts Centre Trust, overseeing the Arts Centre Melbourne. Australia’s largest performing arts...
Apr 16, 2019
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Funlab opens new attraction in Wollongong
Entertainment group Funlab, which includes the popular Strike Bowling, Holey Moley and Sky Zone brands, has recently opened B. Lucky & Sons in Wollongong, an attraction...
Apr 15, 2019
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Tanks Arts Centre named one of Queensland’s Best Experiences
The Tanks Arts Centre, a performing and visual arts venue in Cairns, has been named a Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) 2019 Best of Queensland Experience with an impressive...
Apr 15, 2019
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Venues across New Zealand to light up red for World Haemophilia day
On 17th April each year, people and member organisations worldwide celebrate World Haemophilia Day to increase public awareness of haemophilia and other inherited bleeding...
Apr 15, 2019
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The Entertainment and Education Group looks to ongoing digital transformation
Singapore-based The Entertainment and Education Group (TEEG) is heading into a new phase of its long-running digital transformation in focusing on customer experience analytics....
Apr 14, 2019
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Sky Pad attraction temporarily closes on Cruise Line
The Sky Pad, a bungy-attached trampoline attraction paired with virtual reality headsets, is being temporarily closed on two cruise ships belonging to the Florida, USA-based...
Apr 14, 2019
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NSW Fair Trading and SafeWork NSW assure visitors over Royal Easter Show safety
Visitors to Sydney’s Royal Easter Show are being reassured over event safety with ongoing inspections carried out by NSW Fair Trading and SafeWork NSW. NSW Minister for Better...
Apr 14, 2019
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Chinese eSports market to grow US$3 billion by 2020
Having recently added eSports as a profession, the Chinese Government has predicted that eSports and the online gaming market is expected to grow to US$3 billion by 2020....
Apr 14, 2019
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Splendour in the Grass achieves record ticket sales
The Splendour in the Grass music and arts festival has recorded its largest on-sale to date, selling more than 42,500 tickets. Being held from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st July,...
Apr 13, 2019
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Geoffrey Rush wins defamation case over inappropriate behaviour allegations
Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush has been awarded $850,000 in initial damages after winning his defamation case against Nationwide News over two articles published by The Daily...
Apr 11, 2019
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AEG Ogden welcomes Gudinski and Chugg to its global family
Major Australasian venue management company AEG Ogden has welcomed the news that its US partner, AEG Presents has entered into a joint venture with Michael Gudinski’s Frontier...
Apr 11, 2019
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TEG awarded Ticketing Business of the Year
TEG, Asia Pacific’s largest integrated live entertainment company, has been named as the Ticketing Business of the Year at the prestigious Ticketing Business Forum international...
Apr 11, 2019
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Logan Entertainment Centre awarded for its visitor experience
Logan Entertainment Centre (LEC) in South East Queensland has been identified as a Best of Queensland Experience by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ). The Best of Queensland...
Apr 10, 2019
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AEG Ogden announces key appointments and team promotions
Harvey Lister Chairman and Chief Executive of venue managers AEG Ogden has announced a number of senior staff changes across the facilities it manages in Australia and New...
Apr 10, 2019
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Vale: Max Laurie
Australasian Leisure Management has learned of the death of carnival industry legend Max Laurie OAM after a long battle with illness. Widely known as the longstanding President...
Apr 10, 2019
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Dreamworld to offer guests an illuminated experience
In the lead up to the return of Dreamworld’s Park After Dark events, the theme park has revealed the family entertainment on offer at its Neon Nights on Saturday 13th April....
Apr 10, 2019
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Queue-it expands global footprint to growing Asia-Pacific market
Following strong growth in the Asia-Pacific region, Queue-it has announced the opening of an office in Sydney, positioning the venture’s global customer base with business...
Apr 9, 2019
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New initiative to promote Australian cultural attractions
A new partnership launched between Tourism Australia and new industry body Cultural Attractions of Australia is looking to use the country’s foremost arts and cultural...
Apr 9, 2019
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