News: Entertainment
Senior programming executive joins AEG Ogden team at Dubai Arena
A major player in the development of the live entertainment industry in the Middle East during the past 17 years, Thomas Ovesen has been appointed to a key strategic role at the...
Nov 27, 2017
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Christchurch City Council wants locals to share Lancaster Park memories
In advance of the demolition of Christchurch’s Lancaster Park stadium, the City Council and Vbase, the venue management company that owns the venue, are inviting residents to...
Nov 26, 2017
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South Australia to invest in public schools music education strategy
The South Australian Government is to invest $5.12 million over the next four years into improving the delivery of music education in public schools and providing greater...
Nov 26, 2017
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Perth Arena welcomes 3.2 million patrons in five years
Perth Arena has recently passed five years of operations since its November 2012 opening during which time it has hosted more events any other Australian arena - over 400, while...
Nov 25, 2017
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Leading academic calls on music venues and festival organisers to tackle sexual violence
Music venues and festival organisers should take steps to prevent sexual harassment and assault on their premises, and foster a culture that doesn’t support such behaviour,...
Nov 24, 2017
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Australian over 50s spending large on live entertainment
Australians over 50 years of age are spending more on live entertainment than people under 50, according to new TEG research. The findings are based on a TEG Rewards online...
Nov 24, 2017
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Google updates AdWords policy to restrict online ticket scalpers
Search engine Google has announced that it is to crack down on ticket resellers’ controversial use of its AdWords online advertising platform. From January 2018, Google will...
Nov 22, 2017
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Auckland venues prepare for record-breaking summer
After setting new attendance records last summer, Auckland’s stadium venues are gearing up for an even busier summer ahead, that will see stars including Paul McCartney, Foo...
Nov 22, 2017
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Chinese cinema sees box office records broken
China’s cinema industry has enjoyed a record year with box office takings having now passed the symbolic landmark of RMB50 billion (US$7.5 billion). More than 1.45 million...
Nov 22, 2017
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Rooty Hill RSL to build largest performing arts centre in western Sydney
The Rooty Hill RSL, the largest licensed club in NSW, has commenced construction of what will be the biggest performing arts centre in western Sydney. Being built at a cost of...
Nov 22, 2017
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H3 Operations Manager named EVANZ Operations Manager of the Year
Claire Toko, Operations Manager at Hamilton’s H3 venues group, has been named Simpson Grierson Operations Manager of the Year at the 2017 Entertainment Venues Association of New...
Nov 21, 2017
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Construction underway at Western Australia’s first Clip ‘n Climb centre
Adventure leisure specialists The Highgate Group have started construction on the first Climb ‘n Climb Centre in Western Australia at the Aloha Surfhouse in the northern Perth...
Nov 21, 2017
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EVANZ Awards recognise excellence in New Zealand entertainment and venues
Auckland venues Eden Park and the Q Theatre have been double winners at the 2017 Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) Awards presented at St James Theatre in...
Nov 20, 2017
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Australia's first high performance eSports venue opens at the SCG
Australia's first eSports High Performance Centre has been launched at the Sydney Cricket Ground, providing a new home for League of Legends Oceania champions the LG Dire Wolves...
Nov 20, 2017
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Live Performance Australia welcomes consultation on ticket reselling
Live Performance Australia has welcomed the release of a consultation paper by the Commonwealth Treasury on ticket reselling. Commenting on the consultation, Live Performance...
Nov 19, 2017
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Matakana Country Park Tourism Hub For Sale
The land and buildings housing one of the biggest hospitality and tourism operations in the Greater Auckland region has been placed on the market for sale. Matakana Country Park...
Nov 19, 2017
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Private sector support for the performing arts grows to record levels
Revenue from donations, corporate sponsorship and fundraising events in Australia’s major performing arts sector grew by 15.2% in 2016, increasing to a total of $95.7 million,...
Nov 16, 2017
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Australian Government begins ticket scalping consultation
A nationwide consultation process to combat ticket scalping and protect Australian concert-goers and live sport lovers has been announced by Federal Small Business Minister...
Nov 16, 2017
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Luna Park Sydney, Movie World, Sea World and Sydney Royal Easter Show win IAAPA Brass Ring Awards
Australia's Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sea World, Luna Park Sydney and Warner Bros. Movie World have each been named as recipients of IAAPA Brass Ring Awards by the International...
Nov 15, 2017
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Live Performance Australia passes 100 year operational landmark
Live Performance Australia (LPA), the peak body for the live performance industry, has just passed its 100 years of operations. Founded in 1917, the organisation has been...
Nov 15, 2017
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Quadrant to back Timezone Group’s accelerated growth plan
Leading private equity firm Quadrant is to back amusement centre operator the Timezone Group “to accelerate the growth of the business in Australia and across Asia.” Quadrant,...
Nov 14, 2017
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Live Performance Australia calls on Australian Parliament to act on marriage equality
Following today's announcement that Australians have voted in support of marriage equality and Live Performance Australia (LPA) has called on the Federal Parliament to legislate...
Nov 14, 2017
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‘All access’ memberships sell out at Perth's Optus Stadium
Perth’s new Optus Stadium has reportedly sold out of its ‘all access’ Bankwest Club memberships, the new venue’s $6,000 a year tickets that allow members to attend every event...
Nov 13, 2017
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IAAPA Attractions Expo showcases the future of the global attractions industry
Global attractions industry professionals will this week be able to view the latest innovations at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)...
Nov 13, 2017
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