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Pop-Up Globe to tour New Zealand
Having sold over half-a-million tickets and performed over 1,000 shows in Auckland, Melbourne and Sydney, the Pop-up Globe Theatre Company is to present the magic of Shakespeare...
Apr 8, 2019
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Les Mills International partners with Disney to inspire youth fitness
Les Mills International has partnered with Disney to create a Marvel superhero workout to inspire millions of children to become more physically active and adopt a positive...
Apr 7, 2019
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Dubai Arena secures 10-year naming rights deal with Coca-Cola
AEG Ogden has today announced that it is bringing together The Coca-Cola Company and Dubai-developer Meraas, to sign a long-term deal giving Coca-Cola exclusive naming rights...
Apr 7, 2019
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Bose and The P.A. People back 2019 Queensland Music Awards
Celebrating emerging artists and established legends, the recent Queensland Music Awards were backed by Bose and The P.A. People. Held at the Royal International Convention...
Apr 7, 2019
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New organisation for Japanese sport and entertainment venues
The Japan Top League Alliance (JTL) and All Japan Concert and Live Entertainment Promoters Conference (ACPC) have joined forces to form a new organisation designed to enhance...
Apr 6, 2019
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Viagogo executives lobby Federal MPs against ticket resale restrictions
Executives from controversial ticket reseller Viagogo have been in Australia this week, meeting with politicians in Canberra to lobby against potential ticket resale...
Apr 5, 2019
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New Dubai Arena to be 'game changer' for UAE
The new Dubai Arena has been described as a “game changer” for the Emirate’s ongoing efforts to establish itself as a leading tourism destination, as the venue prepares to open...
Apr 4, 2019
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Shaun the Sheep attraction opens in Japan
Aardman and Tohokushinsha Film Corporation have officially opened the new Shaun the Sheep area at the English Garden Rosa & Berry, an English garden themed attraction in Tawada,...
Apr 4, 2019
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New Zealand Dance Week 2019 will see events around the nation
New Zealand Dance Week is set to return from 27th April to 5th May with an expanded programme of dance activity taking place around the country. Established by Dance Aotearoa...
Apr 3, 2019
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Leading global experts coming to Sydney for Event Summit 2019
The people behind some of the world’s biggest and best events will meet in Sydney for Event Summit 2019 on Thursday 13th June. Being held as part of the 2019 Vivid Ideas...
Apr 3, 2019
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Federal Budget delivers for live music but fails creative industries
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s first budget has delivered a major live music package but failed to deliver any new investment to Australia’s much larger $2.5 billion live...
Apr 2, 2019
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House of Representatives Committee presents report on Australian Music industry
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts today presented its report on the Australian music industry, making 16 recommendations to ensure...
Apr 1, 2019
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Sea World’s newest multi-million-dollar ski show officially opens
Sea World’s newest ski show, Thunder Lake Stunt Show has been launched today, featuring Australia’s leading stunt crew, Showtime FMX and offering some of the best water-ski,...
Mar 31, 2019
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Federal government announces $30 million commitment for contemporary music
The Australian Government’s latest funding commitment in the lead up to this week’s budget and the Federal elections has seen the announcement of $30.9 million in new funding...
Mar 29, 2019
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Tessitura Network announces Asia Pacific management team changes
Leading arts and culture technology solutions provider Tessitura Network has announced changes to titles and responsibilities for key members of its the Asia Pacific region. In...
Mar 28, 2019
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Baycourt Community and Arts Centre secures Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award
Baycourt Community & Arts Centre, the premier performing arts facility located in the heart of Tauranga, has achieved the Qualmark Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award for...
Mar 27, 2019
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Futura Form launches golf-themed playgrounds
Futura Form Composites, a company working under the Polin Group in the themed entertainment industry, has launched a range of golf-themed playgrounds for children adding to its...
Mar 27, 2019
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Sovereign Hill launches new sound and light show
Major Victorian tourist attraction, Sovereign Hill, has today officially launches Aura, its new sound and light show. The new show, which features hundreds of stunning...
Mar 26, 2019
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Promoters Gudinski and Chugg announce new partnership
Music pomoters Michael Gudinski and Michael Chugg have announced an exclusive joint venture between their successful touring companies - 20 years since first parting ways. The...
Mar 26, 2019
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Community spirit drives Goulburn Show
While country shows might be on the decline in parts of rural Australia, the recent Goulburn Show appears to be an example of the reversal of that trend. As reported by MaryAnn...
Mar 25, 2019
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Details emerge of disputes and dissatisfaction at 2018 Sydney Irish Festival
Information on patron and sponsor unhappiness surrounding the 2018 Magners Sydney Irish Festival at the Sydney Showgrounds, which was cut from a two-day event to one less than a...
Mar 24, 2019
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Funding backs Griffin Theatre Company’s 50th anniversary celebrations
The Australian Government is providing $80,000 to help the Griffin Theatre Company celebrate the 50th anniversary of its landmark venue the SBW Stables Theatre. Affectionately...
Mar 24, 2019
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Refurbished Fremantle Hall reopens as live music and performing arts venue
The Artillery Drill Hall in Fremantle has received a new lease of life and will reopen as a live music and performing arts venue, FREO.SOCIAL, after receiving much-needed...
Mar 23, 2019
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Tina Arena and Mario D’Orazio appointed to Australia Council board
The office of Federal Minister for the Arts and Communications Mitch Fifield has advised that Tina Arena and Mario D’Orazio have been appointed as members of the Australia...
Mar 21, 2019
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