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Countdown to 25th July opening at Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi
Finishing touches are being put to Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi ahead of its 25th July grand opening on Yas Island. The theme park is also currently undergoing ride safety checks...
Jul 13, 2018
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Gala events to mark reopening of Townsville Civic Theatre
The Townsville Civic Theatre will be welcomed back after its $10 million refurbishment with a gala program of concerts this weekend. The first concert Townsville Civic Theatre’s...
Jul 11, 2018
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Wellington Mayor pays tribute to Festival Director Sue Paterson
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester expressed his sympathy today to the family of acclaimed Festival Director Sue Paterson, who has died after a long battle with cancer. Paterson was...
Jul 11, 2018
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Ticketmaster Data breach alleged to be part of a wider fraud
Ticketmaster’s data breach that affected thousands of customers last month was reportedly part of a larger credit card skimming scheme. Cybersecurity firm RiskIQ has this week...
Jul 10, 2018
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Tokyo Lego attraction apologises for blocking access for deaf patrons
The Tokyo Legoland Discovery Centre has issued a formal apology for denying access to a deaf guest and pledged to revise its entry policies. Teacher Tsuyoshi Abe was denied...
Jul 9, 2018
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Final performers, hosts and presenters announced for 18th Annual Helpmann Awards
Brisbane band Sheppard, music writer Glenn A Baker, singer Christine Anu and comedian Anne Edmonds have all been added to the line-up for Helpmann Awards Act II on Monday 16th...
Jul 9, 2018
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Ballarat's first trampoline arena opens
The opening of Ballarat’s first trampoline park, Xtreme Bounce, presents 78 trampolines and a host of attractions to keep children active. The most anticipated addition to...
Jul 8, 2018
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Amplify Live and HOYTS announce partnership to host fan events across cinema locations
Amplify Live's Thomas Maynard and Alex Reid have signed a strategic partnership with HOYTS, to bring the world’s biggest online content creators to Australia. The quarterly...
Jul 8, 2018
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SCG Trust Chief Executive moves to head Australian Turf Club
Longstanding Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust Chief Executive Jamie Barkley is to leave his role in October to take on a similar post at the Australian Turf Club. Barkley,...
Jul 5, 2018
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Royal New Zealand Ballet to get temporary home in central Wellington
The Wellington City Council has granted resource consent for a new temporary home and rehearsal studio for the Royal New Zealand Ballet. The $2.9 million facility, to be located...
Jul 5, 2018
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Harry M Miller, music promoter and impresario, dies aged 84
Music promoter, theatrical producer and agent Harry M Miller has died in Sydney at the age of 84. According to a statement from his family, Miller, who had been battling...
Jul 5, 2018
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New faces for AALARA Board
Following its recent AGM, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has announced the appointment of industry executives Greg Yong and Brad Loxley to...
Jul 4, 2018
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Train station demolition to herald Brisbane Live development
An announcement by the Queensland Government that the ageing public transit centre in Roma Street will be demolished in 2020 appears to be a precursor to the planned $2 billion...
Jul 3, 2018
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Christchurch City Council reveals plans to restructure Vbase
Christchurch City Council has announced that it is to restructure its venue management company Vbase – the operator of the Horncastle Arena and the Christchurch Town Hall which...
Jul 3, 2018
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More than 600 exhibitors to display amusement and attractions products at GTI Asia China Expo
Set to be mark ts 10th edition this year, the GTI Asia China Expo presents unique opportunities to both enter and obtains products from China’s amusement, attractions and...
Jul 2, 2018
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Ticketek partners with ECAL’s ‘Sync to Calendar’ technology
Ticketek buyers in Australia and New Zealand can now add events to their personal calendars as a result of the TEG-owned company entering into a partnership with calendar...
Jul 2, 2018
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New board announced for Stadiums Queensland
Having endured considerable criticism over its hiring costs and management style, the Queensland Government has announced members of a new board that for its Stadiums Queensland...
Jul 1, 2018
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Nominations announced for 18th Annual Helpmann Awards
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has announced the list of nominees for its 2018 Helpmann Awards. Recognising distinguished achievement and excellence in Australia’s live...
Jun 28, 2018
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Claudelands the first New Zealand venue to utilise new ticket scanner technology
Hamilton venue Claudelands Arena has this week become the first New Zealand venue to adopt new IntraQ Portable Pedestal Scanners to manage patron access. The introduction of the...
Jun 28, 2018
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VMA opens enrolment for 2018 Venue Management School and VMA Leadership Institute
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) Limited [VMA] has opened enrolment for its two leading education programs – the Venue Management School (VMS) and the VMA...
Jun 28, 2018
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Australian ticket buyers caught in Ticketmaster data breach
Ticketmaster Australia has started contacting ticket buyers whose personal and payment details may have been hacked in a suspected data breach. The company, one of the world's...
Jun 27, 2018
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Hobart’s Theatre Royal to close for six months for Hedberg creative industries project work
Hobart's Theatre Royal will close for six months from October to accommodate building works on the $96 million Hedberg creative industries and performing arts centre. Tasmanian...
Jun 27, 2018
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Christchurch Town Hall redevelopment to include new orchestral space
The architectural firm that designed the Town Hall has released drawings of the new addition that will provide a home for the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO). The new...
Jun 26, 2018
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Popular Sydney live music venues to benefit from over $200,000 in grant funding
Some of Sydney's most popular live music and performance venues are set to benefit from over $200,00 in grant funding from the City of Sydney. The Council has this week advised...
Jun 26, 2018
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