News: Entertainment
Ticketmaster takes action over reseller accounts that bypass scalping restrictions
Ticketmaster’s North American arm has now denied accusations it is colluding with scalpers following the undercover sting perpetrated by Canadian media outlets. In an initial...
Sep 21, 2018
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Labor makes election pledges to upgrade Geelong Performing Arts Centre and GMHBA Stadium
The Victorian Labor Party has made major pledges to complete the final stages of both Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium and the Geelong Performing Arts Centre if re-elected to Government....
Sep 20, 2018
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P!NK sets new ticket sales record at Qudos Bank Arena
With her schedule of nine shows, the longest run of shows ever for a solo artist at the venue, P!NK has smashed the ticket sales record at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena, with her...
Sep 20, 2018
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Investigation claims Ticketmaster helps resellers bypass scalping restrictions
A series of investigative articles about Ticketmaster by reporters from Canada’s CBC News and the Toronto Star has led to accusations that the global ticketing giant is...
Sep 20, 2018
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Ninja Parc offers playtime fun for children of all ages
With Ninja-style competition popularised in the media, linked with the growth of endurance and obstacle events, adventure leisure and ‘leisure-tainment’, Newcastle-based John...
Sep 19, 2018
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AFL seeks project manager for Marvel Stadium upgrade
The AFL is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from the market for the provision of project management services to assist it with planned upgrades to Melbourne's Marvel...
Sep 19, 2018
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Fed Square’s new giant screen set for use as AFL finals live viewing site
The recently unveiled $5.4 million giant screen at Melbourne’s Federation Square is to be put to the test for Melbourne Demons fans this weekend when it becomes the centrepiece...
Sep 18, 2018
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NSW Premier announces panel to look into drug issues at music festivals
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced she will appoint a panel to look into the management of music festivals and drug taking during the events following the overdose...
Sep 18, 2018
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Twitter unveils expanded sports vision content for Asia-Pacific markets
Twitter has unveiled an expanded suite of premium sports video content collaborations to capitalise on its growth in the Asia-Pacific region. FMA Indonesia, Fox Sports Asia, SBS...
Sep 17, 2018
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Early works set commence on HOTA project
The City of Gold Coast has announced that works on the HOTA Gallery and green bridge to Chevron Island are set to start concurrently as part of the next phases of the HOTA...
Sep 17, 2018
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FFA looks to introduce new A-League fan engagement initiatives
With the A-League having faced declining attendances and lower television audiences over recent seasons, Football Federation Australia (FFA) is set to introduce a number of new...
Sep 16, 2018
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NSW Premier vows to ban Sydney music festival after drug deaths
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has vowed to halt future editions of Sydney music festival Defqon.1 after two young people died and another two are in a critical condition after...
Sep 15, 2018
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Christchurch City Council agrees to allocate $220 million for new roofed stadium
Christchurch City Council has agreed to allocate $220 million towards the cost a new multi-purpose arena in the centre of the city. Allocated $300 million from the New Zealand...
Sep 14, 2018
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Bendigo’s Capital Venues and Events named Performing Arts Centre of the Year
PAC Australia has named Bendigo’s Capital Venues and Events as the Australian Performing Arts Centre of the Year at the 2018 Drover Awards. Presented last week in the historic...
Sep 12, 2018
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Viagogo responds to calls for Google AdWords service to reject its resales
Under pressure from a UK Parliamentary enquiry and consumer groups, ticket reseller Viagogo has hit back at calls for Google to take action against the resale site as it...
Sep 11, 2018
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Laserforce pleased with early success of Gen8 Infinity technology
Leading laser tag equipment operator, developer and manufacturer Laserforce has advised that its new Gen8 Infinity system has been an immediate success for its early adopters...
Sep 10, 2018
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TEG makes new Head of Commercial appointment
Leading ticketing, live entertainment and data analytics company TEG, has today announced the appointment of John Nicholl to the newly-created executive role of Head of...
Sep 10, 2018
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Pop-up Globe brings Shakespeare to life in Sydney's Moore Park Entertainment Quarter
After performing to more than 400,000 people in just two years, the world’s first full-scale temporary working replica of one of the greatest theatres in history, the second...
Sep 6, 2018
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Inaugural Melbourne Park eSports event attracts thousands
More than 12,000 eSports fans attended Melbourne Park last weekend as the inaugural Melbourne Esports Open saw enthusiasts of all ages turn up to watch, play and compete in the...
Sep 5, 2018
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Live Nation backs new Brisbane live music venue
Key players in the Australian music scene including John ‘JC’ Collins (former member of Powderfinger and owner of Brisbane venue The Triffid), Paul Piticco (co-founder of Secret...
Sep 5, 2018
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GWB McFarlane Theatres to manage Queen's Theatre in Adelaide
Specialist theatre management company GWB McFarlane Theatres has announced that it has been awarded the management contract for the Queen's Theatre in Adelaide by Arts South...
Sep 3, 2018
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Moshtix launches industry first chat bot
Independent live entertainment ticketing firm moshtix has launched a new Facebook Chat Bot system ‘MoshMessenger’ aimed at easing purchasers finding and attending live events....
Sep 2, 2018
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WIN Entertainment Centre marks 20 years of events in the Illawarra
The WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong is today marking 20 years since its opening, giving the Illawarra region a 6,000-seat venue for international and local performers. In...
Sep 2, 2018
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Architects appointed to reimagine Arts Centre Melbourne
Arts Centre Melbourne has appointed NH Architecture and Norwegian practice Snøhetta to design its vision for the future of its Theatres Building. The project will include...
Sep 2, 2018
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