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Melbourne Music Week reveals St Paul's Cathedral as its 2017 Hub
Melbourne Music Week has revealed the historic St Paul's Cathedral as its 2017 hub. Traditionally a place of quiet contemplation and worship, The Cathedral will be transformed...
Oct 14, 2017
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New Zealand’s top events recognised at NZEA Awards 2017
The 2017 World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships at ILT Stadium Southland has secured a pair of awards at the New Zealand Events Association Awards. Held in Invercargill...
Oct 12, 2017
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Bastion Collective acquires US-based SEO and digital advertising agency
Rapidly growing Australian communications group Bastion Collective has expanded its foray into the United States with the acquisition of the Californian-based SEO and digital...
Oct 12, 2017
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SeatGeek Enterprise combines primary ticketing services into single brand
SeatGeek has unveiled its new SeatGeek Enterprise platform, which combines its collection of primary ticketing services into a single brand. Comprised of SeatGeek’s front-end...
Oct 11, 2017
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'Garden of Earthly Delights' to transform Blue Mountains Botanic Garden on its 30th birthday
Over 50 live performers, musicians and visual artists will engage in song, dance, poetry, theatre and exhibition at the upcoming Garden of Earthly Delights event on 11th and...
Oct 11, 2017
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New Zealanders head global list of event fans
A survey by Eventbrite has found that New Zealanders are more engaged with live events than any other nation, especially those with a social cause connected to them. From music...
Oct 10, 2017
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Saudi Arabia reveals US$2.7 billion plan to expand entertainment sector
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced it is in the process of developing a new company to act as its investment arm in the Arabian Gulf Kingdom’s growing...
Oct 10, 2017
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New conservation plan for Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House has unveiled the fourth edition of its Conservation Management Plan (CPM), providing highly detailed guidance for the conservation and management of the...
Oct 9, 2017
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New alliance to champion wellbeing in the arts
Australian arts organisations are marking World Mental Health Day (Tuesday 10th October) with the announcement of a new initiative to support mental health and wellbeing....
Oct 9, 2017
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H3 helps shine spotlight on event industry excellence
Hamilton’s H3 group is helping celebrate high-performing event professionals by putting its support behind the upcoming New Zealand Events Association (NZEA) 2017 Awards. For...
Oct 9, 2017
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Bastion Collective partners with Avant Gaming eSports team
Marketing, communications and advisory group Bastion Collective has announced that its events arm, Bastion Live, is to partner with Avant Gaming, one of Australia’s top eSports...
Oct 9, 2017
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Australia’s first Topgolf to open in June 2018
Australia’s first Topgolf attraction is to open on the Gold Coast in June 2018. Currently under development by Village Roadshow on a six hectare site adjacent to Warner Bros....
Oct 8, 2017
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NSW Government looks to outlaw ticket scalping
The NSW Government is to introduce tough new ticket scalping reforms to stamp out price gouging practices in the live entertainment industry. Announcing the move today, NSW...
Oct 8, 2017
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New chapter for Wellington’s Hannah Playhouse
Wellington’s Hannah Playhouse, located on the corners of Courtenay Place and Cambridge Terrace in the city’s busy entertainment district, is thriving as a busy theatre-for-hire....
Oct 6, 2017
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Queensland Government announces counter-terrorism and stadium security enhancements
The Queensland Government has this week approved a package of $98.3 million to bolster Queensland’s counter-terrorism capabilities, strengthen security at nine Stadium...
Oct 6, 2017
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Tom Mehrmann named President and General Manager of Universal Beijing development
Former Ocean Park Chief Executive Tom Mehrmann will play a lead role in the development of the CN¥50 billion (US$7.4 billion) Universal Beijing, after being named President and...
Oct 6, 2017
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Live performance industry generates $1.43 billion revenue and 18.78 million attendances
The live performance industry is continuing to make a strong contribution to the Australian economy with both revenue and attendances increasing between 2015 and 2016. According...
Oct 4, 2017
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Small decline in attendances at Stadiums Queensland venues
Stadiums Queensland venues welcomed 43,462 fewer people through their turnstiles and recorded a 15% drop in income in the last fiscal year. As advised in the latest Stadiums...
Oct 3, 2017
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New lease of life for Mercury Theatre
Auckland’s landmark Mercury Theatre has a new lease of life, with the creation of The Mercury Theatre Production Company to manage the 775 seat venue. Extensive renovations of...
Oct 3, 2017
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Brisbane Festival sees box office and attendance records tumble
Queensland’s largest arts and cultural event, Brisbane Festival, wrapped up a record-breaking ‘22 Days of Wonder’ last week with more than one million people having participated...
Oct 2, 2017
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Former Etihad Stadium Chief Executive announces new venture
Experienced event and venue management executive Paul Sergeant has announced the formation of Paul Sergeant Events Pty Ltd (PSE), a Melbourne based management company...
Oct 2, 2017
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Registrations open for 2017 EVANZ Conference
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has opened registration for its 2017 Annual Conference - being held in Wellington from Monday 20th to Wednesday 22nd...
Oct 2, 2017
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Deni Ute Muster attracts over 15,500 to celebrate contemporary Australian rural life
The weekend’s Deni Ute Muster, held on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th September, saw over 15,500 people converge on Deniliquin in southern NSW for two days of family...
Oct 2, 2017
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Cairns Mayor welcomes Elton John concert success
The success of Sir Elton John’s Cairns concert at the weekend has set the city on a path to attract more big names, according to Cairns Mayor Bob Manning. Speaking after...
Oct 2, 2017
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