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Actor Craig McLachlan accused of indecent assault and sexual harassment during Rocky Horror Show
Victoria Police have confirmed an investigation is underway into allegations that award-winning Australian actor Craig McLachlan committed multiple sexual offences while...
Jan 8, 2018
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Hong Kong’s first mini golf club opens in Causeway Bay
Strokes, Hong Kong’s first ‘mini golf club’, has just opened in the Fashion Walk mall in the city’s Causeway Bay area. The 750 metre² attraction offers two nine-hole mini golf...
Jan 7, 2018
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MEAA looks to protect theatre workers from sexual harassment
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA), the union for performers and other theatre workers, expects that 2018 will prove to be a watershed year for the treatment of...
Jan 7, 2018
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Builder announced to deliver Abu Dhabi's multipurpose Yas Arena
Miral Asset Management has appointed Netherlands-based BAM International to deliver the construction the 18,000 seat Yas Arena. The temperature controlled environment is...
Jan 6, 2018
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Sea World to stage Carnivale ‘street party’ through January
Gold theme park Sea World has announced that its after-dark event, Carnivale, will be returning on selected nights this January. Aiming to offer a recreation of New Orleans and...
Jan 5, 2018
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Second Stadiums and Arena Asia Summit to be staged in Singapore
Following on from the success of the inaugural Stadiums and Arena Asia Summit in 2017, conference organiser IQPC (International Quality and Productivity Centre) will be hosting...
Jan 3, 2018
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Funding boost for regional arts
The Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund is to provide more than $1.17 million in funding in the latest Community Grants Rounds, supporting 70 arts projects, community...
Jan 2, 2018
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Police investigate sexual assault in Falls Festival mosh pit
Tasmanian Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault at the Falls Festival in Tasmania. The investigations follow reports that a 19-year-old woman was assaulted by an...
Dec 29, 2017
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Temporary art space to enliven Brisbane’s South Bank
Brisbane’s South Bank is set to be transformed with its aging Arbour View Café precinct to reopen at the end of January as a pop-up arts space, Flowstate. Architecturally...
Dec 28, 2017
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Ungerboeck announces backing of Venue Management School students
Ungerboeck Software International has announced its support of the top performing year one student at the 2017 Venue Management School (VMS). Ungerboeck, which has supported the...
Dec 27, 2017
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Dreamworld unveils plans for new flying theatre attraction
Coinciding with what is expected to be its busiest time of the Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has unveiled plans for a new simulator ride that could open next year. With...
Dec 27, 2017
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Sydney’s Urban Jungle marks five years of operations
The Urban Jungle Adventure Park in the grounds of the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC), has this week marked five years of operations. The privately run...
Dec 23, 2017
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VMA appoints Michael Brierley as new Chief Executive
The Board of the Venue Management Association (Asia Pacific) has announced the appointment of Michael Brierley as its new Chief Executive. Brierley comes to the VMA with a...
Dec 21, 2017
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Redeveloped Gumbuya World opens in time for summer peak season
In time for the peak summer season, transformed Victorian attraction Gumbuya World has reopened this week after a $50 million redevelopment program. Located at Tynong North in...
Dec 20, 2017
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Ardent Leisure sells bowling centres division for $160 million
Ardent Leisure has sold off its bowling and entertainment centres for $160 million to The Entertainment and Education Group, owned by private equity Quadrant and the Steinberg...
Dec 20, 2017
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Australian Music Vault opens in Melbourne
The Australian Music Vault has been officially opened in Melbourne, presenting a free permanent exhibition, digital and interactive experiences and an extensive learning program...
Dec 19, 2017
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ICC Sydney marks milestone 12 months of operations
The International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has today celebrated its first anniversary, marking one year since the venue officially opened to the public, raising...
Dec 19, 2017
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Topgolf’s Zach Shor to address 2018 Golf Business Forum
The organisers of the 2018 Golf Business Forum have confirmed that Zach Shor, Chief Operating Officer of Topgolf International, will be a keynote speaker at next July's Golf...
Dec 19, 2017
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Sydney Opera House unveils Joan Sutherland Theatre refurbishment
Having been closed for the past seven months, a $71 million upgrade to the Joan Sutherland Theatre at the Sydney Opera House has been unveiled. The major overhaul of the...
Dec 19, 2017
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New key appointment for Dubai Arena
Ahead of its opening in 2019, the AEG Ogden managed Dubai Arena has announced the appointment of entertainment and sports business executive, Douglas Waller to a key strategic...
Dec 19, 2017
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Budget submission calls for Federal Government backing for live performance
The Federal Government has been called on to provide more incentives to support innovation and more original Australian live performance works. Live Performance Australia (LPA)...
Dec 17, 2017
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Topgolf global expansion to continue with new Dubai venue
Following recent expansion announcements in Australia, Canada and Mexico, US-based Topgolf has a new partnership with Dubai Golf to open a venue in the United Arab Emirates. To...
Dec 17, 2017
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Cultural leaders to unite for 2018 Music Cities Convention in Melbourne
Set to bring music industry representatives, governments and academic leaders from across the world to discuss the many ways music can improve city life, the sixth global Music...
Dec 17, 2017
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Auckland Stadiums appoints key new team members
Auckland Stadiums has announced the appointment of two new team members who will meet the needs of hirers, commercial partners, stakeholders and fans in an exciting growth...
Dec 17, 2017
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