News: Entertainment
Brisbane Live precinct backed in Queensland election
AEG Ogden’s proposed $2 billion entertainment precinct Brisbane Live is gaining continued backing from both the LNP and Labor parties in the Queensland state election. With the...
Nov 13, 2017
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Entertainment
Australia Council research reveals decline in artist’s incomes
Newly released research from the Australia Council for the Arts shows that the income levels of practising professional artists in Australia declined by about 4% between 2008...
Nov 12, 2017
Entertainment /
Arts
Auckland Fringe to return as annual event in 2018
Following the success of this year’s Auckland Fringe, during which a groundswell of artists and audiences reconnected under the Fringe umbrella, the festival is to become an...
Nov 8, 2017
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Arts
Former Parramatta Stadium giant screen re-erected at McDonald Jones Stadium
The giant screen revealed at the northern end of McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle at the weekend is expected to add to the experience of those attending events at the venue....
Nov 5, 2017
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Entertainment
OneMusic Australia looks to implement new licence scheme for fitness providers
Newly established music licensing body OneMusic Australia is to implement a new scheme that takes into account the way in which the fitness industry has diversified since the...
Nov 5, 2017
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Fitness
Womadelaide to remain in Adelaide until 2024 as Botanic Park venue size expands
Womadelaide will remain in South Australia until at least 2024 after the State Government signed a five-year licence extension. The event's capacity will also be boosted by an...
Nov 2, 2017
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Parks
Intel to bring eSports to PyeongChang before Winter Olympic Games
Technology giant Intel has announced that it will bring eSports to PyeongChang ahead of the Winter Olympic Games in February. As part of Intel’s technology partnership with the...
Nov 2, 2017
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Entertainment
Australia’s state theatre companies condemn sexual harassment
In the wake of allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in the global entertainment industry, the Confederation of Australian State Theatres (CAST) has released a joint...
Nov 2, 2017
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Pico forms new Imaginators company to create engaging experiences
Hong Kong-based brand activation and attractions design group Pico Far East Holdings Limited has announced the formation of a new company, Imaginators, to complement and augment...
Nov 2, 2017
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Entertainment
Finalists announced for New Zealand venue management awards
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has announced the finalists in its fifth annual industry awards following the completion of judging. Launched in...
Nov 1, 2017
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Entertainment
Qudos Bank Arena named in world’s top six performing venues
Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena has been ranked sixth on a global list of the world’s top performing venues and arenas over the past 15 years based on the number of concerts and...
Oct 31, 2017
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Ticketing
Hamilton event patrons urged to purchase tickets from official vendors
Patrons attending events at Hamilton’s H3 venues are again being urged to ensure they purchase tickets from official vendors as resellers offer event tickets at inflated prices....
Oct 31, 2017
Venues /
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Ticketing
New Comedy Festival General Manager serious about laughter
The New Zealand Comedy Trust has announced the appointment of Lauren Whitney as its new General Manager. Whitney, who first joined the Trust in 2009 as Marketing and Sponsorship...
Oct 30, 2017
Events /
Entertainment
Steve Romer to join Bluesfest as Chief Operating Officer
Bluesfest has announced that Steve Romer, who today wraps up his role as Chief Executive of the Venue Management Association (Asia Pacific), is to take on the new role of Chief...
Oct 29, 2017
Events /
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Entertainment
National business and arts leader appointed Chair at Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Business and arts leader Chris Freeman is to take on the role of Chair of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra from January 2018, combining with internationally acclaimed Music...
Oct 25, 2017
Entertainment /
Arts
Karratha's Red Earth Arts Precinct moves forward
The City of Karratha's Red Earth Art Precinct is moving toward opening next year with more than half of works being completed. Originally proposed as the Karratha Arts and...
Oct 24, 2017
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Arts
New-look link for Cairns’ best entertainment
Entertainment lovers will be greeted with a brand new look and even better booking experience when they next log on to Cairns’ own ticketing website. Ticketlink, operated by...
Oct 22, 2017
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Ticketing
NSW Parliament approves legislation for 10% cap on ticket resales
The NSW Parliament has approved new regulation that caps the price of resold tickets at 10%, in a move that could redefine the secondary ticketing sector in Australia. First...
Oct 19, 2017
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Ticketing
Field Day takes on scalpers with exclusive resale site
Field Day festival has added its weight to the growing opposition to the secondary ticketing market in Australia by launching its own official resale facility. The New Year...
Oct 18, 2017
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Construction commences on Hong Kong Disneyland’s multi-year transformation
Work has begun on Hong Kong Disneyland Resort’s major transformation which will see the introduction of new attractions and entertainment experiences including new Marvel and...
Oct 18, 2017
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Retail
New $40 million live music venue planned for central Brisbane
Brisbane is set to get a new live entertainment venue in Fortitude Valley’s Brunswick Street Mall with space for up to 3,300 people. The $40 million project is set to fill a gap...
Oct 17, 2017
Venues /
Entertainment
New Cairns Parklands venue proves popular
Nearly 32,000 people have attended ticketed events at Cairns’ Munro Martin Parklands since it opened in August 2016. A report presented to Cairns Regional Council’s Cultural...
Oct 16, 2017
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Parks
Work set to start on $7.6 million Townsville Civic Theatre upgrade
A major upgrade to the Townsville Civic Theatre will commence within weeks with Townsville City Council awarding the tender to Hutchinson Builders. Built in 1978, the venue...
Oct 15, 2017
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Arts
Hamilton community groups invited to signal Founders Theatre interest
Community groups in Hamilton are being invited to signal if they are interested in potentially taking over the city's Founders Theatre. Hamilton City Council closed the venue...
Oct 15, 2017
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Arts