News: Entertainment
Summer festival operators look to reduce waste
With the summer festival season underway, operators and promoters are being encouraged to reduce the amount of waste these events generate. According to Berish Bilander, the...
Dec 27, 2018
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Genting Malaysian Highlands theme park to go ahead despite branding uncertainty
Gambling and resorts operator Genting has confirmed that it is to proceed with its plans to open that major theme park under development at its Highlands integrated resort in...
Dec 26, 2018
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Former Zamperla rides engineer drives Aussie World to new heights
The man responsible for installing and upgrading new rides and attractions at Aussie World believes the theme park is well on its way to becoming one of Australia’s leading...
Dec 26, 2018
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Professional theatre in Tasmania to benefit from new funding
Following a competitive expert peer selection process, the one-off Tasmanian Theatre Fund will provide $400,000 in new funding to Blue Cow Theatre Inc. over two years. The...
Dec 22, 2018
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Kimberley community arts organisation receives funding through Commercial Development Grants Program
Community arts organisation, Theatre Kimberley has secured $29,004 in Western Australian Government grants funding to develop its future commercial sustainability. The...
Dec 21, 2018
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Adventure Park Geelong initiative eases parents supervision of children
Adventure Park Geelong’s Ride Buddies initiative, that helps single parents and carers juggle children and ride time while at the attraction, has been reintroduced for the busy...
Dec 20, 2018
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New Director announced for Auckland Art Gallery
The Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki has advised of the appointment of “returning New Zealander” Gregory Burke as its new Director. Most recently Chief Executive of the Remai...
Dec 20, 2018
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VMA launches new Group Membership packages
The new Venue Management Association (VMA) Group Membership packages are now available and commence with a 1st of January membership year start date. Group Memberships allow...
Dec 19, 2018
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Australian Formula 4 Championship adds to the fan experience at the Melbourne 2019 F1 Grand Prix
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) has announced that Albert Park will now host a round of the CAMS PAYCE Australian Formula 4 Championship at the Formula 1® Rolex...
Dec 19, 2018
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Taskforce sets out future for Stadiums Queensland venues
Ballymore Stadium, the historic home of Queensland rugby union, should be demolished while a process to find a naming rights partner for historic Brisbane cricket ground the...
Dec 18, 2018
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Australia Council announces investment in future arts leaders
The Australia Council has announced the next cohort of participants in its flagship Arts Leaders and Future Leaders programs. The 20 participants of the Arts Leaders program...
Dec 18, 2018
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TEG adds Philippines firm to ticketing stable
Ticketing, live entertainment and data analytics company TEG has furthered its Asian expansion drive by acquiring TicketWorld, a leading ticketing company in the Philippines....
Dec 17, 2018
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Laservision creates immersive experience on Abu Dhabi’s Reem Island
Commissioned for Aldar Properties at the island’s Reem Central Park, Laservision’s immersive permanent attraction is based around a fountain sculpture known as The Wave. The...
Dec 17, 2018
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Crowds - and losses - rise at Stadiums Queensland venues in 2017/18
The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games helped boost patronage at Stadiums Queensland venues to 4,353,779 in the 2017/18 financial year, with Metricon (Carrara) Stadium, Cbus Super...
Dec 17, 2018
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Sport, music and theatre tourism booms as Australians seek fun times
Domestic overnight expenditure on tourism related to entertainment jumped by 12% in the year to 30th June 2018, representing a tourism segment worth $2.1 billion. Research by...
Dec 17, 2018
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Alive Technologies Group use Robe products to light up Tasmania’s Dark Mofo winter festival
Dark Mofo, created and run by Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is a fortnight of festivities which celebrates the dark through large-scale public art, food, film,...
Dec 16, 2018
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Funlab opens new Strike Bowling attraction in Perth
Leading Australian out-of-home entertainment company Funlab has launched its latest Strike Bowling on the rooftop of the redeveloped Westfield Carousel in Perth’s southern...
Dec 15, 2018
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Cairns Performing Arts Centre gets official opening
Audiences in Far North Queensland are set to enjoy an increasing range of performing arts experiences with the opening of the new Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC). Speaking...
Dec 15, 2018
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Facial recognition software used to detect security risks at Taylor Swift Los Angeles concert
Entertainment superstar Taylor Swift used facial recognition technology during a concert at Los Angeles’ Rose Bowl stadium earlier this year in an effort to spot fans in the...
Dec 13, 2018
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MONA ditches ‘offensive’ title to unveil plans for new Motown hotel
Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) has unveiled the plans for its much-anticipated hotel, with a new brand name because the previous one had "offended a few people"....
Dec 13, 2018
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Hong Kong Disneyland announces appointment of new Managing Director
The Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) has announced the appointment of Stephanie Young as its new Managing Director. Young, who has been with the Walt Disney Company for 26...
Dec 13, 2018
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Western Australian Government introduces legislation to combat ticket scalping
Ticket scalping legislation to restrict the resale of tickets for entertainment and sport events has been introduced to the Western Australia Parliament. The Ticket Scalping...
Dec 13, 2018
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Arts continue to deliver value for New Zealanders
More than 2.19 million New Zealanders attended arts activities funded by Creative New Zealand in 2017/18. Creative New Zealand’s Annual report 2017/18, which details its...
Dec 12, 2018
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NSW opposition promises to lift music bans and 'put verve back into Sydney'
The NSW Labor opposition has promised to scrap live music bans and restrictions on over 600 venues in NSW, as part of its election pitch to "put the verve back into Sydney’s...
Dec 12, 2018
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