News: Entertainment
Australia Council’s year in review highlights why arts matter
More than 10,000 new artworks; strong international success; positive outcomes for female artists; and increased recognition of First Nations arts are among the highlights of...
Oct 31, 2018
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Andrew Kay to step down from Live Performance Australia's Presidency
Live Performance Australia has announced that its current President, Andrew Kay, will step down as President at the conclusion of LPA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held...
Oct 30, 2018
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Christchurch looks forward to a summer of events
Christchurch is gearing up for a busy summer with a range of top-class events and an ambitious entertainment schedule. The rebuilding city is set to host a multitude of events...
Oct 30, 2018
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Family live entertainment continues to thrive in digital age
Presentations of family live entertainment and children’s shows in Australia continues to thrive despite the rise of digital entertainment options, new TEG Analytics research...
Oct 29, 2018
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Cairns Performing Arts Centre set for 15th December gala opening
Cairns Regional Council has advised that the Cairns Performing Arts Centre is to host its gala opening on Saturday 15th December. Announcing the opening, Cairns Mayor Bob...
Oct 29, 2018
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Government gives financial approval for new Christchurch multi-use arena
Christchurch City Council’s plans to develop a new multi-use arena to replace the city’s former Lancaster Park have been boosted by the New Zealand Government’s approval of its...
Oct 26, 2018
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Victoria generates Australia's highest live performance revenues and attendances
Victoria has taken the mantle of having the largest industry share for revenue and attendance in Australia, according to Live Performance Australia’s 2 017 Ticket Attendance and...
Oct 25, 2018
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South Australian Government introduces new ticket scalping legislation
Planned legislation introduced by the South Australian Government would see court-imposed fines of up to $20,000, with a maximum penalty of $100,000 for websites and...
Oct 25, 2018
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Moshtix extends Zoos Victoria concert series partnership
Independent ticketing firm moshtix has expanded its partnership with Zoos Victoria to provide ticketing for its Zoo Twilight concert series. The annual musical program, which...
Oct 25, 2018
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Miral partners with Microsoft to transform Yas Island visitor experience
Abu Dhabi-based attractions and real estate company Miral is to partner with Microsoft to undertake an ambitious digital-transformation journey that has the potential to reshape...
Oct 25, 2018
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Live Performance industry breaks all records through 2017
Live Performance Australia has reported that over 23 million Australians attended live events in 2017, driving over $1.88 billion in ticket sales – representing a 23% growth in...
Oct 25, 2018
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Reebok Les Mills Live to return to Singapore in 2019
The popular Reebok Les Mills Live event is to return to Singapore in 2019, with upwards of 1,000 participants working out at the landmark Marina Bay Sands hotel alongside some...
Oct 24, 2018
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Fitness
Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust names Kerrie Mather as first female Chief Executive
The Trustees of the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust have announced the appointment of Kerrie Mather as the new Chief Executive of the SCG Trust. Set to be the first...
Oct 23, 2018
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Refurbished Brisbane theatre comes to life
The newly-refurbished Bille Brown Theatre in South Brisbane has been playing host to performances by some of the luminaries of Queensland Theatre since reopening earlier this...
Oct 23, 2018
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ROLLER introduces new Self Serve Kiosk and software solutions
ROLLER, the leading cloud-based software platform for the attractions, FEC, recreation and theme parks sectors has announced the release of new products including a new self...
Oct 23, 2018
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Royal Hobart Show organisers look at dramatic site transformation
With the 2018 Royal Hobart Show set to be held this week, the Royal Agricultural Show Society of Tasmania has revealed its plans to dramatically transform the site including...
Oct 22, 2018
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Western Sydney Performing Arts Centre invites Australia’s arts and entertainment industry to its stage
Marking the official 12-month countdown to opening, the Western Sydney Performing Arts Centre has today announced it is now ‘open for bookings’, accepting expressions of...
Oct 21, 2018
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ANZ Stadium’s excellence in social media recognised with industry communications and marketing award
The ANZ Stadium’s social media program - with its status as the go-to source of information for Sydney’s biggest events - has been recognised by Australasian Leisure Management...
Oct 21, 2018
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Sound enhanced at Adelaide Oval's Riverbank Stand
The Riverbank Stand at the Adelaide Oval has had its sound system upgraded with the introduction of a new L-Acoustics Kara system, supplied by Jands, L-Acoustics Certified...
Oct 19, 2018
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Ticketmaster acquires live events industry blockchain technology company UPGRADED
Leading global ticketing software and services business Ticketmaster has announced the acquisition of UPGRADED, a blockchain technology company servicing the live events...
Oct 18, 2018
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New Sovereign Hill play space to open in celebration of National Children’s Week
Sovereign Hill is to celebrate National Children’s Week by opening its new $1.7 million play space. The Play Space is an all-new adventure land for children up to eight years...
Oct 18, 2018
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New brands and resort theme parks drive Merlin Entertainments growth
Global attractions operator Merlin Entertainments’ latest results show that its revenues jumped 8.3% in the 40 weeks of trading to 6th October this year. The trading update...
Oct 16, 2018
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2018/19 Woodford Folk Festival set to contribute more than $20 million to the Queensland economy
Continuing its reputation for blending tradition with discovery, Woodford Folk Festival will once again be bringing together music, art, circus, cabaret, yoga, dance, comedy and...
Oct 16, 2018
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Venue Management Association launches new Young Professional membership category
The Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] (VMA) is to introduce new membership categories to support the growing venue management industry through the various stages...
Oct 16, 2018
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