News: Entertainment
TEG Rewards rebrands as TEG Insights
Leading ticketing, entertainment and data analytics business TEG has announced that its online research business TEG Rewards has been rebranded as TEG Insights. Explaining that...
Jul 24, 2018
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Eden Park to decide next steps on LifePod Appeal concert
Trustees of The Eden Park Trust are to decide if the venue is to proceed with the proposed LifePod Appeal concert on Waitangi Day 2019. According to advice from Eden Park Chief...
Jul 24, 2018
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QUT launches eSports student scholarship
The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has announced that it will offer educational scholarships for the best performing players from their newly created eSports team....
Jul 24, 2018
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Review to assess future Live Music Office operations
With APRA AMCOS having been been advised that its recent application for ongoing funding of its Live Music Office initiative by the Australia Council for the Arts has been...
Jul 22, 2018
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Planning reversal spells uncertainty for Luna Park Sydney
The ability of Sydney’s Luna Park to expand its amusement offerings has been impacted with a Court ruling that the heritage attraction does not have a right to install a new...
Jul 22, 2018
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Highgate Group equips GoClimb family entertainment centre in Coburg
Adventure leisure experts The Highgate Group have announced the completion of the fitout of the GoClimb family entertainment centre in the Melbourne suburb of Coburg. Featuring...
Jul 22, 2018
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Massive backing for planned 2019 charity concert at Auckland's Eden Park
A poll released by the Eden Park Trust has found that an overwhelming 91% of surveyed Aucklanders support the proposed ‘Million Babies’ concert, despite objections by from some...
Jul 22, 2018
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Holey Moley opens new attraction in Wollongong
The Funlab Group has opened its latest Holey Moley mini-golf cocktail bar in Wollongong. Located on the lower level of Wollongong Central, the colourful 18-hole mini-golf...
Jul 20, 2018
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Enta Australasia rebrands as VIVATICKET
As part of a global strategy to have one common ticketing identity, Best Union and its Enta Australasia subsidiary have been rebranded as VIVATICKET, with, since 1st July,...
Jul 19, 2018
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Eden Park stands by Chief Executive Sautner
The Eden Park Trust has released a statement backing Chief Executive Nick Sautner following media reports in New Zealand relating to his redundancy from Melbourne’s Etihad...
Jul 18, 2018
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Fitness On Demand's virtual fitness platform to deliver Zumba workouts
Fitness On Demand has announced a partnership with STRONG by Zumba to deliver high intensity beat-synced workout to thousands of facilities worldwide through Fitness On Demand’s...
Jul 17, 2018
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Sunlover unveils dedicated Great Barrier Reef events venue
A dedicated floating venue has been launched at the Arlington Reef in far north Queensland, offering bespoke location for corporate events and private parties in the middle of...
Jul 17, 2018
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New clients drive moshtix expansion
Ticketing agent moshtix has revealed a significant expansion of its business having, over the past six months, secured the ticketing rights for the Australian Turf Club, Taronga...
Jul 17, 2018
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Key objects announced for world premiere Nelson Mandela exhibition at Melbourne Museum
The Melbourne Museum is to host the world premiere of an exhibition charting the life and times of former South African President Nelson Mandela, with key objects that will be...
Jul 17, 2018
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Cinema chains battle over redevelopment of former Brisbane roller skate arena
Competing cinema groups are battling over the future of a former roller skate arena in inner-city Brisbane A $10 million redevelopment proposed by Five Star Cinemas at the...
Jul 17, 2018
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RASV appoints Zoonga Australia as Melbourne Royal Show ticketing partner
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) has announced that Zoonga Australia, part of the global Kyazoonga brand, will manage ticketing sales for the Melbourne Royal...
Jul 16, 2018
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Sydney Theatre Company wins in 10 categories at 2018 Helpmann Awards
Sydney Theatre Company has been the major winner at The Helpmann Awards 2018, securing wins in 10 categories - more than any other company - across the event’s two ceremonies on...
Jul 16, 2018
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Australasian venues strong performers in Pollstar’s Mid-Year concert rankings
Major venues in Australia and New Zealand have performed strongly in the first half of 2018, with Pollstar’s Mid-Year Touring Report showing a massive rise in ticket sales and...
Jul 16, 2018
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Pollstar acknowledges Bluesfest as Australia’s top music festival
Pollstar’s Mid-Year Touring Report shows that Bluesfest is Australia’s biggest music festival – and is ranked 14th worldwide. Published its list of the Top 100 concert grosses...
Jul 16, 2018
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Bangarra Dance Theatre and Muriel's Wedding The Musical the early winners at 2018 Helpmann Awards
The Bangarra Dance Theatre, Muriel's Wedding The Musical and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical are among the early winners on the first night of this year's Helpmann Awards....
Jul 16, 2018
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Pollstar Mid-Year Charts show soaring ticket prices as Ed Sheeran’s tour breaks records
The global concert business is continuing to grow, with Pollstar ’s Mid-Year Touring Report showing a 12% rise in gross income to an all-time high of US$2.21 billion – with Ed...
Jul 16, 2018
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P!nk concerts attract 6,000 visitors to Perth
Pop superstar P!nk's four sold out Perth Arena shows attracted 6,000 overseas and interstate visitors to Western Australia, injecting nearly $9 million into the local economy,...
Jul 15, 2018
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New light installation goes live at GOMA
Locals and visitors to Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) have welcomed the launch of Night Life 2018 by leading international light artist James Turrell. Queensland Art...
Jul 15, 2018
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Skills Active launches First Qualification for Performing Arts
Industry training organisation Skills Active Aotearoa has launched a foundation qualification for the performing arts. The New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment and Event...
Jul 13, 2018
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