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Macklemore's Same Love anthem the focus at 2017 NRL grand final
Amid controversy, American artist Macklemore sang in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people (LGBTI) rights at last night’s NRL Grand Final. Cast in...
Oct 1, 2017
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TryBooking launches free ticket scanning App
Self-serve ticketing platform TryBooking has launched a free event management and scanning mobile app for event organisers. The platform allows those running an event to easily...
Sep 28, 2017
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VMA looks to recruit new Chief Executive
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) Limited [VMA] has today commenced the recruitment of a new Chief Executive to replace the outgoing Steve Romer who is leaving...
Sep 28, 2017
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Funlab to stage Australia’s first National Fun Day
With 21 locations across Australia offering bowling, laser tag, karaoke, mini golf and trampolines, Funlab is to stage Australia’s first National Fun Day on Tuesday 24th October...
Sep 27, 2017
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Weta Workshop given ‘creative licence’ for Napier Aquarium redevelopment
As part of plans announced by Napier City Council to redevelop the city's National Aquarium of New Zealand, Weta Workshop - the special effects and prop company behind such...
Sep 26, 2017
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NSW Government backs regional ‘micro’ music festivals
The NSW Government has announced new funding that will back streets, parks and businesses in regional towns as locations for ‘micro’ music festivals. Amid a nationwide growth in...
Sep 25, 2017
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China’s major cinema ticketing companies set to merge
China’s two biggest online movie ticketing operators are to merge, creating a single entity that will controls 43% of the market. It has been announced that Maoyan,...
Sep 25, 2017
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David Atkins appointed new Helpmann Awards Artistic Director
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has announced its new production team for the Helpmann Awards events from 2018 to 2020, with David Atkins appointed Artistic Director, Will...
Sep 25, 2017
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Partnership sees TEG enter Chinese ticketing market
In partnership with regional giant YongLe, TEG is looking to gain a dominant position in the Chinese ticketing market through the launch of new brand YunTek. The Sydney-based...
Sep 24, 2017
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Holey Moley opens new venues in Adelaide and Newcastle
Entertainment innovator Funlab has opened two new Holey Moley indoor golf attractions in Adelaide and Newcastle. Offering an innovative ‘leisure-tainment’ concept combining a...
Sep 23, 2017
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Arts Centre Melbourne to be home to Australia’s music hall of fame
Arts Centre Melbourne will be home to Australia’s music hall of fame with the announcement of the Australian Music Vault, a new exhibition space dedicated to sharing the story...
Sep 23, 2017
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Universal Studios Singapore continues tradition with Halloween Horror Nights 2017
Universal Studios Singapore is expanding its tradition of Halloween events with new Halloween Hollywood Night attractions to be presented at weekends from 29th September to 29th...
Sep 23, 2017
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Warner Bros. Movie World opens southern hemisphere's largest rollercoaster
Gold Coast theme park Warner Bros. Movie World has today launched the southern hemisphere’s longest, fastest and highest rollercoaster, the DC Rivals HyperCoaster. Dubbed “a...
Sep 22, 2017
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TEG owner looks at potential sale
Ticketek owner TEG could be set to change hands after parent company Affinity Equity Group appointed Goldman Sachs to run a trade sale process. The leading ticketing, live...
Sep 21, 2017
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NZ Theatre Month to ‘celebrate and elevate’ New Zealand performing arts
A new initiative that will run throughout September 2018, with the aim of showcasing theatre in New Zealand all its forms, has been announced. NZ Theatre Month plans to increase...
Sep 20, 2017
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Village Roadshow to install accesso Passport Ticketing Suite at key attractions
Solutions provider the accesso Technology Group plc has announced a five-year agreement with Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP) to install the accesso Passport® ticketing suite...
Sep 19, 2017
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Singapore Grand Prix attendance rises by 19%
Organisers of the Singapore Grand Prix reported a 19% rise in attendance in 2017, making the average overall gate at the Formula One event the largest in its 10-year history....
Sep 18, 2017
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Ocean Park Hong Kong closes Halloween-themed haunted house after guest death
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has closed its haunted house attraction after the death of a guest on Saturday. The 21 year-old guest was reportedly hit by a mechanical coffin...
Sep 17, 2017
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Wowing audiences with unique viewing experiences
Smart Digital Australia have introduced new technology that eases the creation of portable indoor and outdoor cinema experiences to entertain patrons. Capable of screening,...
Sep 17, 2017
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Funfields ready to unveil record-breaking water attraction
Preparing for its season opening on 29th September, Victorian theme park Funfields is set to launch its latest record-breaking water attraction - the 186-metre long and...
Sep 16, 2017
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Sunshine Coast hosts an Australian Event Awards night to remember
The Events Centre Caloundra put on a spectacular show on Wednesday evening for the Australian Event Awards, a night of celebration for the Australian events industry Some 330...
Sep 15, 2017
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Australian Event Awards winners revealed at gala event
The winners of the 2017 Australian Events Awards have been announced at a celebration on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast this week. Big winners on the night were Imagination...
Sep 14, 2017
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Big Screen Video launches new high resolution LED board
Leading LED event screen experts Big Screen Video have launch a new product, Captivate HDI, a unique, high resolution LED product designed for advertising, information, upcoming...
Sep 13, 2017
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Brisbane Entertainment Centre welcomes successful Ariana Grande concert
The management of the Brisbane Entertainment Centre (BEC) has thanked fans for ensuring a smooth running, highly successful Ariana Grande concert last night (12th September)....
Sep 13, 2017
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