News: Entertainment
VMA welcomes record number of students to 2018 development programs
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has revealed that it has hosted a record number of students this week for its 2018 Venue Management School (VMS) and the Leadership...
Nov 15, 2018
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Resorts World Sentosa operator records 25% profit rise
Genting Singapore, the operator of Resorts World Sentosa, has reported a 25% rise in profits in the third quarter of the year to S$210.41 million with average daily visitors...
Nov 13, 2018
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RnB Fridays Live music fans claim 'worst concert ever' at Marvel Stadium
Many fans attending the event RnB Fridays Live concert held at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night are claiming that their experience was far from world-class. When Melbourne...
Nov 11, 2018
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ROLLER introduces new partner program
Software provider ROLLER has launched a formal Partner Program designed to formalise its collaborations with technology providers, consultants, digital and marketing agencies,...
Nov 11, 2018
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Strong industry support for professional development in Symposium workshops
Key players from across the events industry have come together to form a powerful line up of Workshops for the upcoming Australian Event Symposium, demonstrating a clear sense...
Nov 10, 2018
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Artists and entertainers rally to save Sydney’s historic Theatre Royal
A campaign featuring some of Sydney’s best-known actors and leading theatre producers has been launched to save Sydney’s historic Theatre Royal. A deal done nearly 40 years ago...
Nov 8, 2018
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Sydney Irish Festival cut from two to one day event
Just days before its staging, the promoters of the 2018 Magners Sydney Irish Festival at the Sydney Showgrounds have announced that the two-day event will now be reduced to a...
Nov 8, 2018
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Report advises that attractions need to invest in ticketing technology
Significant investment in ticketing technology is needed at major attractions such as theme parks, zoos and museums if they want to adapt to new distribution opportunities and...
Nov 7, 2018
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ICC Sydney launches a Reconciliation Action Plan
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has today become the first convention centre in Australia to launch a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), bolstering its...
Nov 7, 2018
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City of Sydney to stage new Christmas festival
The City of Sydney is to transform the centre of Sydney into a festive playground with a new Christmas festival Taking over the streets of Sydney from 6.30pm to 9.30pm on...
Nov 7, 2018
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New central Wellington FEC offers New Zealand’s first Timezone redemption shop
Offering New Zealand’s first Timezone redemption shop, the newly opened Timezone family entertainment centre in Courtenay Place Wellington is providing gamers with a modern,...
Nov 7, 2018
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The Entertainment and Education Group implements Embed throughout 50 new locations
Singapore-based The Entertainment and Education Group (TEEG) has announced that it is to implement Embed's state-of-the-art debit card and revenue management solution in 50 new...
Nov 6, 2018
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Falls Music and Arts Festival class action goes to trial
A class action involving up to nearly 80 concert goers injured in stampede at the Falls Music and Arts Festival will go to trial next month. The multimillion-dollar class action...
Nov 6, 2018
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EVANZ announces finalists for 2018 Industry Awards
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has announced the finalists in its sixth annual industry awards following the completion of judging. Launched in...
Nov 6, 2018
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Darling Harbour Precinct Transformation Receives Urban Design Award
The Darling Harbour Transformation Project, which International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) sits at the heart of, has been awarded the Walter Burley Griffin Award for...
Nov 5, 2018
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Dubai Arena on schedule to open in 2019
UAE-backed holding developer Meraas has announced that work is progressing at the new 17,000-seat Dubai Arena after the installation of its active-lit façade. Work on the...
Nov 5, 2018
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Brad Loxley to depart Luna Park Sydney after 20 years to join Vietnam’s Sun World
Brad Loxley, Senior Manager at Luna Park Sydney, has announced that he is to end a 20 year association with the iconic attractions to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer...
Nov 5, 2018
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Hong Kong Consumer Council calls for overhaul of ticket resale laws
Hong Kong’s Consumer Council has called for ticket scalping to be made illegal across all venues in the Administrative Region, citing that the secondary market creates the...
Nov 5, 2018
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$1 million grant to help rebuild Melbourne’s La Mama Theatre
Having been devastated by fire earlier this year, Melbourne’s La Mama Theatre is set to be rebuilt following a one-off, $1 million grant from the Victorian Government. The...
Nov 4, 2018
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IAAPA report highlights global surge in the 'experience economy'
Consumer spending on visits to theme parks surged by 5% to a record US$44.8 billion last year driven, in part, by guests posting images of their experiences on social media...
Nov 3, 2018
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Sunshine Coast to host 2019 PAC Australia conference
The reputation of the Sunshine Coast as a destination for arts is set to be enhanced with Performing Arts Connections (PAC) Australia announcing that its 33rd annual Performing...
Nov 1, 2018
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Dreamworld begins countdown to Sky Voyager launch
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has today announced two major milestones in the progression of its new $17 million simulated flying experience, including the official name and...
Nov 1, 2018
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How did Geoffrey Rush’s alleged inappropriate behaviour end up in court?
With sexual assault allegations in the entertainment industry having gained massive attention in the past few years, often as a result of thorough investigation, it is...
Oct 31, 2018
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New venture meets venues’ clear bag security needs
In the increased venue security climate, with arenas and stadia restricting items that patrons can carry with them when entering events and sporting fixtures, a Sydney company...
Oct 31, 2018
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