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Aardman and Spacetoon partner to deliver ‘Shaun the Sheep’ to MENA region
Multi-award-winning independent animation studio Aardman has strategically partnered with Spacetoon, an international media and entertainment conglomerate directed to families...
Jan 9, 2025
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Upgrade works set to commence at Perth Concert Hall
Following the official closure of the venue on 21st December work on redevelopment of the Perth Concert Hall are set to commence as of next month. Refurbishments to the...
Jan 8, 2025
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2024 Dunedin Fringe Festival sees rise in audience numbers and revenue for artists
The 11-day Dunedin Fringe Festival’s multidisciplinary celebration of the arts - the largest art festival in the South Island - saw a 10% rise in audience numbers on the...
Jan 8, 2025
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VenuesLive announces new Executive Chef appointment at Optus Stadium
Optus Stadium operator VenuesLive has announced the appointment of Alasdair Thompson as the venue’s new Executive Chef - only the second person to hold the position since the...
Jan 7, 2025
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Melbourne Opera presents special event at Royal Exhibition Building
Melbourne Opera is presenting Richard Wagner’s epic comedy masterpiece, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, in February at the Royal Exhibition Building Billed as the opera event of...
Jan 7, 2025
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Hong Kong Police arrest five over sale of fake concert tickets
Hong Kong Police have arrested five men for allegedly selling fake tickets to Cantopop Andy Lau Tak-wah holiday season concerts at the Hong Kong Coliseum via online platforms....
Jan 6, 2025
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10,000 fans welcomed to test event at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium
The main stadium at the Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) development in Hong Kong has staged its first test event with 10,247 spectators attending a university rugby sevens tournament...
Jan 5, 2025
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Victoria's inaugural music festival Pill Testing Trial proves to be a success
Victoria’s mobile pill testing service is already proving effective with preliminary data and insights from the Beyond the Valley music festival confirming young people are...
Jan 2, 2025
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Events to boost Queensland 2025 economy by $1 billion
The Queensland Government has anticipated that events secured through Tourism and Events Queenslandfor 2025 will inject more than $1 billion into the state's economy. More than...
Jan 2, 2025
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Sydney Festival to highlight Walsh Bay as harbourfront cultural hotspot
The NSW Government has highlighted how the next three weeks of the Sydney Festival will allow Walsh Bay to show its potential as a leading performing arts hotspot. This year’s...
Jan 1, 2025
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New Zealand Music Managers Forum calls for greater local artist exposure
Music Managers Forum (MMF) Aotearoa is calling for greater inclusion of New Zealand artists both on international shows and tours across the country through a new initiative,...
Jan 1, 2025
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Talent and technology driving growth of Saudi Arabian theme parks
Driven by its Vision 2030 initiative to diversify its economy and boost tourism, Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a hub for theme park development. Theme parks planned for...
Jan 1, 2025
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Australian Live Music Business Council advocates for live music in regional and remote areas
The Australian Live Music Business Council (ALMBC) has highlighted that the country’s regional and remote areas, while being home to some of the most passionate live music fans,...
Dec 31, 2024
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MENALAC reflects on 2024 highlights and spotlights plans for 2025
As 2024 concludes, the Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) highlights its successes and plans for 205. MENALAC has had a remarkable year, with...
Dec 30, 2024
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VMA looks back on its achievements through 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, the Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] has looked back on “a year of growth, collaboration, and learning”. In a social media post, the VMA...
Dec 29, 2024
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Synchronised drone displays and fireworks to welcome the New Year in Dubai
Dubai is preparing to celebrate the New Year with synchronised drone displays and firework spectacles across some of the city’s most breathtaking backdrops including: •Burj...
Dec 29, 2024
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Pollstar names Eden Park as International Venue of The Year
Auckland’s Eden Park, has cemented its position as a world-leading venue, after being named International Venue of the Year and securing a top position in Pollstar’s prestigious...
Dec 28, 2024
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QUT Researchers to consider key media issues at Woodford Folk Festival
Online safety, the future of cinema, and the digital life of children are the timely topics being tackled by academics from the QUT Digital Media Research Centre (DMRC) at this...
Dec 27, 2024
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Malaysia’s Sunway Lagoon reimagines its Wild Wild West night park
Malaysia’s Sunway Lagoon has unveiled Captain Quack Land – a reimagining of its Wild Wild West night park. This nautical wonderland located in Kuala Lumpur, inspired by Sunway...
Dec 26, 2024
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Woodford Folk Festival to present six days and nights of music, art and culture
Following a challenging year for live music and events, Woodford Folk Festival is inviting festival goers to immerse themselves in six days and nights of music, art and culture...
Dec 26, 2024
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Queensland Government backs more than 750 new and exceptional arts experiences
The Queensland Government has announced the award of almost $1.2 million to support more than 750 new arts tours and theatre experiences. Expected to reach more than 80,000...
Dec 23, 2024
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Vietnam-based live sport piracy ring shut down by Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment
A notorious Vietnam-based live sport piracy ring, viewed globally, has been shut down by world leading anti-piracy coalition, The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment...
Dec 22, 2024
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Genesian Theatre Company’s new theatre officially opens
The Genesian Theatre Company’s new theatre in Rozelle in Sydney’s inner west was declared open this past week - marking the beginning of a new chapter for not only the Genesians...
Dec 22, 2024
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RWS Global delivers holiday experiences to over 10 million people worldwide
Entertainment and experience specialists RWS Global is entertaining over 10 million consumers at attractions around the world this holiday season. Helping to create more than 75...
Dec 22, 2024
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