News: Entertainment
MEAA survey shows 14% of Australian stage industry workers have been sexually assaulted
The Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) has reported that 14% of performers and technicians in Australia’s stage industry had been sexually assaulted. The MEAA revealed...
Dec 17, 2017
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Australian Major Performing Arts Group condemns harassment and bullying
Following an early release of Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance information on abuse and sexual harassment in the theatre sector, the 28 companies making up the Australian...
Dec 16, 2017
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Arts Industry Council of South Australia launches 40 year cultural policy
In anticipation of a State election next year, the Arts Industry Council of South Australia (AICSA) this week released a creative blueprint for the South Australia’s arts and...
Dec 14, 2017
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Revolution Sports Park to open in Moreton Bay
Revolution Sports Parks are to open their second facility at North Lakes in south east Queensland As reported by the Pine Rivers Press , the new 2000 metre² facility will on the...
Dec 14, 2017
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Wanneroo's Limelight Theatre gets funding boost
The Western Australian Government has allocated $93,000 for upgrades to the Limelight Theatre in Wanneroo, allowing for the installation of new stage curtains, foyer furniture...
Dec 14, 2017
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Eventbrite and Twickets announce ‘fair’ ticket resale initiative
Leading event technology platform, Eventbrite, has announced an integration partnership with face value ticket reseller, Twickets, across Australia, New Zealand and the UK, that...
Dec 14, 2017
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Adelaide Fringe reveals 2018 program
The Adelaide Fringe has announced its 2018 program, its largest yet, with 1223 events being planned. Around 6000 artists will present a broad range of works across genres at...
Dec 12, 2017
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Hamilton City Council looks for new uses for the Founders Theatre
Hamilton City Council has voted in favour of exploring proposals for new uses of the city’s ageing Founders Theatre. The historic theatre was closed in February 2016 due to...
Dec 11, 2017
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Stadium economics: Spending billions on empty seats
With ongoing industry and public debate about the value of the NSW Government's plans to rebuild Sydney's Allianz and ANZ Stadiums, Chris Beattie, Division Manager Venues &...
Dec 11, 2017
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'Insufficient evidence' to prosecute Falls Festival organiser over crowd crush
A WorkSafe Victoria investigation has found that there is "insufficient evidence to prosecute" the organisers of the December 2016 Falls Festival that saw a crowd crush in which...
Dec 10, 2017
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Sports Events 365 launches Korean sport and music ticketing service
International sport and music event ticketing service Sports Events 365, has launched its service in South Korea. Operating a Korean-language website and a full-service...
Dec 10, 2017
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Woodford Folk Festival to benefit from $4 million infrastructure program
The Woodford Folk Festival, Australia's largest outdoor festival, is to benefit from a multimillion-dollar improvements package following an agreement between the agreement...
Dec 9, 2017
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Dubai Parks and Zayed University encourage young Emiratis to consider leisure industry careers
Dubai Parks and Resorts, the Arabian Gulf’s largest theme park destination, has announced a partnership with Zayed University’s Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses to harness the...
Dec 9, 2017
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Zero Latency reveals Asian expansion plans
Location-based virtual reality (VR) gaming leader, Zero Latency, has revealed plans to expand in with its first south east Asian facility and a new game in the works offering...
Dec 7, 2017
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Heightened security for Paul McCartney's Suncorp Stadium concert
Fans attending this Saturday night’s Sir Paul McCartney concert at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium are urged to arrive early to allow enough time to pass through security measures at...
Dec 5, 2017
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks closes in on sale of 154 hectare Oxenford site
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has revealed that it is in exclusive negotiations with a buyer to sell its 154 hectrare landholding on the Gold Coast – home to Warner Bros. Movie...
Dec 5, 2017
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Clubbercise ready for Australian expansion in 2018
Combining dance, toning and combat moves with nightclub-style lighting and flashing LED glow sticks, Clubbercise is ready to expand dramatically in Australia in 2018. With...
Dec 5, 2017
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Report suggests Sydney's Hordern Pavilion site slated for redevelopment
The NSW Government’s controversial plans to prioritise the rebuilding of Sydney's Allianz Stadium in Moore Park appear to be set for expansion to include the conversion of the...
Dec 4, 2017
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Queensland Theatre celebrates a record-breaking 2017
As Queensland Theatre celebrates the closing of the final production for the year in the critically acclaimed Scenes from a Marriage this Sunday, and opens 2018 Single Show...
Nov 30, 2017
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Live Performance Australia present 2017 Centenary Awards
Marking its 100 years of service to the live performance industry, by Live Performance Australia (LPA) has today honoured 10 luminaries of the live entertainment and performing...
Nov 30, 2017
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Rainbow’s End welcomes new Chief Executive
Following the resignation of Chris Deere in August, Rainbow’s End Board of Directors have announced the appointment of Karen Crabb to the position of Chief Executive. Joining...
Nov 29, 2017
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Victorian Government backs plans to ‘reactivate’ Melbourne’s Capitol Theatre
The Victorian Government has announced that it is to back RMIT University’s plans to restore and reopen Melbourne’s Capitol Theatre. Closed since 2014, the University has...
Nov 29, 2017
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AECOM to oversee US$1.85 billion Nickelodeon China project
The US$1.85 billion Nickelodeon-branded cultural resort coming to Foshan, Southern China, will be project managed by AECOM after a deal was signed at this year’s IAAPA...
Nov 28, 2017
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Magic attraction aids A Maze’N Things award win
The addition of a new mystery attraction for the 2016/17 holiday season has helped contribute to Phillip Island attraction A Maze’N Things winning the Tourist Attractions gold...
Nov 28, 2017
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