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ICC Sydney invests further $1 million in technology and digital infrastructure
The International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has expanded its technology infrastructure with a further investment of $1 million in new industry-leading audio visual...
Mar 21, 2018
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Delaware North looks to ongoing Australasian growth
Following the execution of a series of new partnership agreements, Delaware North, one of the world’s largest privately-owned hospitality services companies, has announced an...
Mar 21, 2018
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Artists and venues in Western Sydney and NSW regional centres to get funding boost
NSW Minister for the Arts Don Harwin has announced new programs to back venues and artists in Western Sydney and regional population centres. The Making Spaces Fund, now in its...
Mar 21, 2018
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Business group reveals plan to develop Sydney’s night-time economy
A new report is advocating for Sydney to develop a night-time economy, slamming the city being the most dull and lifeless of Australia’s state capitals. Released by the...
Mar 20, 2018
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Sydney Olympic Park Authority announces appointment of new Communications and Marketing Manager
Sydney Olympic Park Authority has announced the appointment of Brett Morgan as its new Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications. Morgan joins SOPA with almost two decades of...
Mar 20, 2018
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Board changes to drive future of Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal
The appointment of two new directors to the Isaac Theatre Royal Charitable Foundation Board of Directors demonstrates a strong future for the Christchurch’s pre-eminent...
Mar 20, 2018
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Ticketmaster Awards reveal best-selling events of 2017
Ticketmaster has announced its annual Ticketmaster Awards which acknowledge the best-selling Ticketmaster events of the last 12 months. Topping the list as best-selling event...
Mar 19, 2018
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AEG Ogden applauds Queensland Police arrests ahead of Brisbane Ed Sheeran concerts
AEG Ogden, the Asia Pacific region's leading venue management company, has applauded the Queensland Police Service action which has resulted in the arrest of a man alleged to...
Mar 16, 2018
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Man arrested over sales of fake tickets for Ed Sheeran Brisbane concerts
Queensland Police have revealed that a 33-year-old man has been charged by detectives from the Crime Command’s Financial and Cyber Crime Group following an investigation into...
Mar 16, 2018
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2018 Adelaide Festival announces biggest ever box office takings
The 2018 Adelaide Festival curated by Joint Artistic Directors Neil Armfield AO and Rachel Healy has already set a new record, with a total box office income in excess of $4.5...
Mar 15, 2018
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Victoria’s digital innovation recognised with hosting of Magnify World Expo 2018
The annual Magnify World Expo and Business Summit is heading to Melbourne for the first time, as the flagship event of the Victorian Government Digital Innovation Festival....
Mar 14, 2018
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Standards Australia looks for industry input to develop crowd management handbook
With the devastating consequences of poor crowd management having been highlighted at large events both around the country and internationally over recent years, each of these...
Mar 14, 2018
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450,000 people share experiences at 2018 Perth Festival
The 2018 Perth Festival has wrapped up after an overwhelming popular and critical response to an inspiring program revealing art in a different light. Celebrating 65 years as...
Mar 13, 2018
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Hoyts to introduce virtual reality experiences into cinema
The Hoyts cinema chain has today announced the introduction of state-of-the-art 360° virtual reality immersion experiences for movie goers, offering patrons the chance to get...
Mar 13, 2018
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ICC Sydney supports next generation of AV professionals with new graduate program
The International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is supporting the next generation of technical professionals with the launch of its paid Audio Visual (AV) Graduate...
Mar 12, 2018
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New group to back women in male dominated AV industry
Women in AV Australia, a new group that aims to unite and support women working in the audio-visual industry has been launched to coincide with International Women’s Day. Women...
Mar 12, 2018
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ANZ Stadium warns fans to beware of unauthorised Ed Sheeran ticket sales
With hundreds of fans turned away from Ed Sheeran’s concerts at Perth’s Optus Stadium last weekend as a result of holding invalid tickets, ANZ Stadium has issued a warning to...
Mar 10, 2018
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Womadelaide's largest program ready to attract record crowds
Womadelaide's largest program in its 26-year history is on track to bring record crowds, organisers say, with ticket sales and perfect weather indicating it could top 2015's...
Mar 8, 2018
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Live Performance Australia opposes proposed amendments to Victorian Major Events legislation
Live Performance Australia, the peak industry body for producers, music promoters and venues, today strongly opposed the proposed amendments to Victoria’s Major Events...
Mar 8, 2018
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Gudinski: 'promoters aren't the bad guys' in Ed Sheeran ticket scalping debate
Legendary Australian music industry figure Michael Gudinski has criticised potential changes in Victorian legislation on ticket scalping following the high volume of resale...
Mar 7, 2018
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Promoter of disastrous Fyre Festival faces 10 years in jail
The promoter of the failed Fyre Festival in the Bahamas has pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges, agreeing to serve up to 10 years in prison for lying to investors who lost over...
Mar 7, 2018
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Rolf Harris mural to remain behind blackened screen at Warrnambool's Lighthouse Theatre
A mural painted by convicted sex offender Rolf Harris at Warrnambool's Lighthouse Theatre will remain hidden from view despite calls for it to be destroyed. A petition...
Mar 7, 2018
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Australasian venues shortlisted for 2018 StadiumBusiness Awards
Sport venues and industry initiatives from Australia and New Zealand have been recognised in the just released shortlist for the 2018 StadiumBusiness Awards. Recognising...
Mar 6, 2018
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Roundhouse venue reopens at UNSW Campus
Roundhouse on the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Kensington campus has officially reopened after extensive refurbishments. The venue is capable of hosting conferences,...
Mar 6, 2018
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