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SCG Trust secures StadiumBusiness Venue Technology award
The Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust has won the global StadiumBusiness Venue Technology award for its state-of-the-art Venue Operations Centre and Digital Upgrade....
Jun 12, 2018
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Redevelopment of Allianz and ANZ Stadiums to deliver ‘negative returns’ on investment
The increasingly controversial redevelopments of Sydney’s Allianz Stadium and ANZ Stadium will deliver negative returns on the NSW Government’s investment, according to business...
Jun 11, 2018
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Dark Mofo’s inverted crosses generate controversy
The organisers of Tasmania's Dark Mofo festival have shrugged off criticism over their erection of a series of large neon red inverted crucifixes on Hobart’s waterfront as part...
Jun 8, 2018
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IAAPA adds regional attractions innovators to Hall of Fame at Asian Attractions Expo
Celebrating its centenary this year, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has used this week’s Asia Attractions Expo as a forum to induct...
Jun 7, 2018
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Report shows gender inequality in Australia’s major dance companies
A newly released report on the gender make-up of Australia’s dance sector has revealed a significant gender gap in programming and leadership at the major dance companies. The...
Jun 7, 2018
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Genting looks to opening of Twentieth Century Fox World Theme Park
With the highly anticipated Twentieth Century Fox World Theme Park set to open this year, Malaysian-based casions and integrated resorts operator Genting Bhd has posted a 9.8%...
Jun 6, 2018
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New attractions help Granties Maze attract holiday crowds
A popular attraction during school holidays, Granties Maze on the NSW South Coast is adding several new amusement features to attract further visitors. With over 80 rides and...
Jun 6, 2018
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Money In Sport and Australian PGA Championship to collaborate in 2018
The Money In Sport Conference is to partner with the Australian PGA Championship with the two major sporting events to be hosted on the Gold Coast this November and December....
Jun 5, 2018
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The Music Gym set to open in Melbourne
The Music Gym, a new facility that aims to nurture musical creativity, is set to open in the Galleria in central Melbourne. The new music hub in the heart of the CBD, The Music...
Jun 5, 2018
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Laserforce launches new laser tag system
After three years in the making, Laserforce has announced the launch of a new laser tag system that, it says, “delivers the most advanced visual laser tag experience ever”....
Jun 5, 2018
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Melbourne and Olympic Park to host Australia’s largest eSports event
Victoria will be home to Australia’s largest ever eSports event when it hosts the inaugural Melbourne Esports Open in September. Victorian Minister for Tourism and Major Events...
Jun 3, 2018
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NRL welcomes strong initial returns on digital investment
In advance of the first State of Origin, the NRL has advised of promising early returns on its $120 million investment its digital platforms. NRL Digital, encompassing a central...
Jun 3, 2018
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Singapore Sports Hub to host mid-year Festival of Football
The Singapore Sports Hub has announced that it will stage a Festival of Football from 14th June to 30th July with a series of events and live screenings of 2018 FIFA World Cup...
Jun 1, 2018
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NSW ticket resale laws come into effect with maximum $22,000 penalties
New ticket resale laws have today come into effect in NSW that make it illegal to re-sell a ticket for an event for more than 10% above the original price. An individual faces a...
May 31, 2018
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Sydney Theatre Company records biggest ever deficit
The Sydney Theatre Company (STC), Australia’s busiest not-for-profit theatre group, has recorded the biggest deficit in its 39-year history, with its annual report showing a...
May 31, 2018
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Asian Attractions Expo to present latest industry innovations and trends in Hong Kong
Set to be staged from 5th to 8th June at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the 2018 Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) will see over 300 companies showcase their latest...
May 31, 2018
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New QeSports joint venture looks to exploit fast-growing eSports market
The establishment of QeSports - a joint venture between Aquis Entertainment and Executive Sports and Entertainment (ESE) - is looking to aggressively invest in, and benefit...
May 30, 2018
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Viagogo faces UK investigation as Minister urges boycott
The United Kingdom's National Trading Standards body has opened an investigation into the ticket website Viagogo for persistently misleading consumers, hours after a UK...
May 30, 2018
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Create NSW announces members of 2018 Western Sydney Arts, Screen and Culture Roundtable
Arts policy and funding body Create NSW has announced the 10 practitioners chosen to lead the 2018 Western Sydney Arts, Screen and Culture Roundtable following the expression of...
May 30, 2018
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Ed Sheeran’s strong stance against ticket scalpers has global impact
Ed Sheeran, one of the world's biggest pop stars, has taken hard stance against ticket scalpers and the secondary market, announcing that he will not honour tickets resold via...
May 30, 2018
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990 new seats to be installed at Townsville’s Civic Theatre
Almost 1,000 new seats are being installed at Townsville City Council’s Civic Theatre as part of the venue’s $10 million upgrade. As part of the Theatre’s first major...
May 29, 2018
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New centre for Heritage and the Arts opened in Hong Kong
A former police headquarters compound in the business heart of Hong Kong has been transformed into a world-class heritage and arts hub in what is the largest heritage...
May 28, 2018
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Major sports back Auckland stadium strategy
New Zealand’s major sports have backed Regional Facilities Auckland’s vision for enhancing the city’s outdoor stadium infrastructure. The release of RFA’s Venue Development...
May 27, 2018
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New $150 million theatre to be built at Queensland Performing Arts Centre
The Queensland Government has announced that it will fund a new 1500-to-1700-seat theatre at the existing Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in next month’s budget....
May 27, 2018
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