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AALARA Conference to showcase Sunshine Coast’s attractions
The Australian Amusement Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) annual Conference is heading to the Sunshine Coast next month, bringing 250 delegates to the region. Being...
Apr 11, 2018
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Study shows Melbourne as live music capital of the world
The Melbourne Live Music Census has found that Victoria’s capital, long voted the world's most liveable city, has more live music venues per capita than any other city in the...
Apr 11, 2018
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Fed Square building set for redevelopment
The Victorian Government has announced the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) will undergo the biggest transformation in its 16-year history. ACMI occupies a...
Apr 11, 2018
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Bunjil Place transforming the cultural landscape of Melbourne’s outer south-east
Since opening in October last year, the City of Casey’s Bunjil Place development has been attracting a wide range of cultural activities. The $125 million multipurpose arts,...
Apr 9, 2018
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The P.A. People share details of UNSW Roundhouse refurbishment
Behind the scenes of the refurbishment of the recently reopened Roundhouse venue on the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Kensington campus, The P.A. People have shared their...
Apr 8, 2018
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Sydney Royal Easter Show welcomes more than 780,000 patrons
A “stellar’ line up of agricultural attractions, educational activities, breath taking entertainment and a range of perennial favourites have helped to attract crowds of around...
Apr 5, 2018
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Six Flags announces plans for first Saudi Arabia theme park to open by 2022
US-based theme park operator Six Flags has confirmed long-awaited plans for its first Saudi Arabian venture, announcing that it will open a theme park just outside of the...
Apr 5, 2018
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Commonwealth Games opening celebrates Australia from beach to bush
The 2018 Commonwealth Games have kicked off on the Gold Coast, with the opening ceremony viewed by a crowd of more than 35,000 at Carrara Stadium and a global television...
Apr 5, 2018
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Enta backs Stage Queensland events
Stage Queensland has successfully hosted the 2018 BOMNet and Managers’ Conferences at the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre and the Brisbane Powerhouse. The Conferences...
Apr 3, 2018
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The Event Summit 2018 wants delegates to ‘dream big’
The Event Summit is looking to help its delegates ‘dream big’ this year when the thought-leadership conference is staged at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney on Thursday...
Apr 3, 2018
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AVPartners Appoints Andrew Hackett as Managing Partner
Leading audiovisual service provider AVPartners has appointed Andrew Hackett as Managing Partner. The role will see Hackett lead the business (which places AVPartners and their...
Apr 3, 2018
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Record evening crowd numbers at 2018 Sydney Royal Easter Show
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has advised that a record evening crowd was reached at the Sydney Royal Easter Show on Good Friday evening with almost 21,500 people...
Mar 31, 2018
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Arabian Gulf malls look to ‘mini theme parks’ and virtual reality to drive footfalls and momentum
With family entertainment centres established as a key part of shopping mall operations in Arabian Gulf nations, a new report suggests that future growth will see their...
Mar 31, 2018
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Organisers monitor potential ticket fraud at Sydney Royal Easter Show
Organisers of the Sydney Royal Easter Show and the NSW Psolice are again urging patrons of this year’s Show to only purchase their tickets through legitimate agencies as...
Mar 31, 2018
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Standards, safety and incident management the focus at AALARA 2018 conference
The completed program for the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) 2018 Conference will deliver a series of presentations on standards, safety and...
Mar 29, 2018
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Increase in professional theatre, music and dance in New Zealand communities
The Performing Arts Network of New Zealand (PANNZ) is reporting an increase in touring of professional New Zealand theatre, music and dance in communities throughout the country...
Mar 28, 2018
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Channel 9 and Tennis Australia agree five year tournament broadcast deal
The Australian Open will be broadcast by Channel 9 from 2020 after the agreement of a landmark $300 million rights deal between Tennis Australia and the network. The five-year...
Mar 28, 2018
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Industry first for Foxtel Music and YMCA Victoria
In a first for the Australian fitness industry, Foxtel Music powered by Stingray and YMCA Victoria have partnered to deliver a dynamic music service to YMCA-managed recreation...
Mar 28, 2018
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Dunedin’s Fortune Theatre opens new ticketing initiative for all
The Fortune Theatre in Dunedin has launched a new ticketing initiative designed to open its doors to people who may not usually be able to afford to see a show. Starting with An...
Mar 27, 2018
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Massive new integrated resort gets official opening on Korea's Jeju Island
While a number of its facilities have been operational for several months, the Jeju Shinhwa World integrated resort has been officially opened. Held last Thursday, the grand...
Mar 25, 2018
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Australian Grand Prix the nation’s biggest ‘pop-up’ event
Gearing up for its key race tomorrow, the Formula 1® 2018 Rolex Australian Grand Prix has been described as the nation’s biggest pop-up event. Being staged from 22nd to 25th...
Mar 23, 2018
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Opera Australia introduces more flexible ticketing options for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
Opera Australia has introduced a range of ticketing options that make the 2018 season of La Bohème more accessible for everyone. A Harbour Flexi-Pass allows people to book a...
Mar 22, 2018
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Metricon Stadium transforms ahead of 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
With the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games opening ceremony less than two weeks away, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today been briefed on the transformation of...
Mar 22, 2018
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Ticketek backs Real Madrid 'experience' premiere in Melbourne
TEG is to host the world premiere of Real Madrid World of Football Experience in Australia in June, with Ticketek having this week commenced ticket sales. The interactive...
Mar 22, 2018
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