News: Entertainment
Encore and ETG Staging Connections rebrand aims to underpin Asian growth strategy
Event services businesses Encore and ETG Staging Connections, each a part of global company Freeman, are to be rebranded under the Encore umbrella to drive future growth in...
Jan 30, 2018
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Wexer makes key appointments to drive Asia-Pacific growth
Following a strong growth phase in 2017, and with ambitions for significant ongoing growth in 2018 and beyond, digital fitness specialist Wexer has created a number of new roles...
Jan 29, 2018
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QAGOMA achieves record two million visitors in 2017
The Queensland Art Gallery│Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) has set a new record for visitor numbers in 2017 with an attendance of more than 2.17 million. Exceeding its previous...
Jan 27, 2018
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Circa Theatre and Te Papa reveal potential of museum space
As part of Circa Theatre and Te Papa’s shared goals to develop a vibrant and dynamic cultural precinct on Wellington’s harbourside, a freshly renovated bar and foyer have opened...
Jan 27, 2018
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Record breaking year for global concert business
End of year figures in the international concert business from Pollstar show significant growth in the global concert business with the Top 100 Worldwide Tours alone generating...
Jan 25, 2018
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Festival Hall redevelopment plans a result of competition in Melbourne venue market
Increased competition from larger and newer venues in Melbourne is behind plans by the owners of Melbourne’s Festival Hall to sell and redevelop the landmark arena. The venue's...
Jan 24, 2018
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Foo Fighters ANZ Stadium concert heralds massive year of entertainment for Sydney Olympic Park
Multi award-winning American rock band, the Foo Fighters, will kick-off one of the biggest calendars of concert events ever seen at any single location in Australia when they...
Jan 24, 2018
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Momentum Waikato Community Foundation announces new Chief Executive
Momentum Waikato Community Foundation has announced the appointment of Kelvyn Eglinton, currently Hamilton City Council’s General Manager City Growth, as its new Chief...
Jan 24, 2018
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Brisbane prepares for Australian Performing Arts Market
From 19th to 23rd February leading national and international performing arts industry will descend on Brisbane for the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM), Australia’s...
Jan 24, 2018
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Training and education focus on event and venue security
In the current heightened security climate that affects events and venues, a series of courses and industry seminars are being aimed at industry professionals and organisations...
Jan 23, 2018
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The 'Impact of Disruption', the theme for Eventing the Future 2018 National Conference
Set to examine the ‘Impact of Disruption’ as its theme, the organisers of the Eventing the Future (ETF) 2018 National Conference are looking at how to change the more...
Jan 22, 2018
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New video screen part of Council investment in Central Coast Stadium
The unveiling of a new video screen at the Central Coast Stadium is part of a $1.7 million program of investment in the venue by the Central Coast Council. Along with a move to...
Jan 22, 2018
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Queensland Arts Showcase Program delivery exceeds 200 projects
A Queensland Government fund supporting vibrant arts and cultural experiences has reached a major milestone with more than 200 exciting projects delivered off the back of over...
Jan 22, 2018
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ONE Championship’s Asian expansion plans to be explained at Stadiums and Arenas Asia Summit
ONE Championship, Asia’s largest sports media property with a global broadcast to over one billion homes in 128 countries, is looking to make inroads into new markets in 2018...
Jan 21, 2018
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Stars launch Adelaide Festival Centre Walk of Fame
The redevelopment of the Adelaide Festival Centre has today seen the venue’s Walk of Fame unveiled on the northern promenade on the Torrens riverbank. Illuminating the names of...
Jan 18, 2018
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Uncertain future for Shepparton's Fun City family entertainment centre
Uncertainty surrounds the Fun City family entertainment centre in the Victorian town of Shepparton, with the complex having closed as of last Friday and a sign on its door...
Jan 15, 2018
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Security bollards erected to protect Luna Park Melbourne
Landmark locations on the foreshore of the Melbourne beachside suburb of St Kilda, including Luna Park Melbourne and the Palais Theatre, are now being protected by concrete...
Jan 12, 2018
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Shanghai Municipality to build eight new professional sports stadia by 2035
The municipal government of the Chinese city of Shanghai has unveiled plans to construct at least eight new venues for professional sport in the city by 2035. The Yutang Sports...
Jan 12, 2018
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Work commences on Geelong Performing Arts Centre redevelopment
The $38.5 million redevelopment of the Geelong Performing Arts Centre - that will improve access, provide more rehearsal areas as well as increased community and creative spaces...
Jan 12, 2018
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ANZ Stadium looks back on hosting of 57 events in 2017
Sydney’s ANZ Stadium has provided an account of the major events it hosted in 2017, which attracted an aggregate attendance of close to 1.7 million. Hosting 57 events in 2017,...
Jan 12, 2018
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Jands secures L‑Acoustics distribution in Australia
Audio specialist L‑Acoustics has appointed Jands as its new certified distribution partner for Australia. Jands is set to provide L‑Acoustics with an increased penetration into...
Jan 11, 2018
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Rocky Horror producers issue apology to Craig McLachlan accusers
The producers of the Rocky Horror Show have apologised for their handling of sexual misconduct claims against star Craig McLachlan, after more cast members came forward with...
Jan 10, 2018
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Rocky Horror Show fans demand ticket refunds after Craig McLachlan leaves production
Rocky Horror Picture Show fans are demanding ticket refunds following the departure of star Craig McLachlan from the production amid allegations of sexually inappropriate...
Jan 10, 2018
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For Sale: Fun City Shepparton
Fun City Shepparton, Australia’s largest family entertainment centre is for sale. With an entertainment floor of 6,000 metre², within a building measuring 5300 metre², the...
Jan 9, 2018
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