News: Entertainment
NSW Government releases ‘Commerciality Framework’ for stadia
The NSW Government has recently approved a commerciality framework to guide the business decisions of the state’s biggest sports and entertainment facilities, including ANZ...
Jul 20, 2017
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NSW Government moves towards halting of ticket bots
NSW Fair Trading Minister Matt Kean has pledged to halt ticket scalping technology, outlining plans to ban the use of automated bots to buy large quantities of event and concert...
Jul 19, 2017
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Survey shows 98% of Australians engage with the arts
Victorians are more likely to attend live music, visual arts and theatre than other Australians, according to the Australia Council for the Arts’ third National Arts...
Jul 19, 2017
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Pollstar Mid-Year rankings show Australia's outdoor venues eclipsing indoor arenas
Identifying Guns N’ Roses as the most popular global concert act of 2017, Pollstar’s Top 50 Mid-Year Touring Report shows that Australasia's outdoor concert venues have eclipsed...
Jul 19, 2017
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Geelong Performing Arts Centre redevelopment to commence in October
The $38.5 million stage two redevelopment of the Geelong Performing Arts Centre has reportedly received approvals to go ahead, with construction expected to start construction...
Jul 18, 2017
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Ungerboeck continues backing of Venue Management Association Young Achiever Award
Ungerboeck Software International has renewed its commitment to providing development opportunities and recognition for young industry talent by supporting the Venue Management...
Jul 18, 2017
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Industry executives critical of ‘race to the bottom’ on movie ticket pricing
In the face of declining audiences, the discounting of cinema tickets among some independent operators, Reading, Hoyts and Event Cinemas has become so widespread that some...
Jul 17, 2017
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Report show multiple WorkSafe Victoria safety improvement notices slapped on carnival rides
WorkSafe Victoria has applied safety improvement notices on carnival rides including the St Kilda Festival, Rosebud Carnival, Warrnambool Showgrounds and popular Chinese New...
Jul 17, 2017
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Chinese backed theme park to open on Gold Coast within three years
The SongCheng group’s first theme park outside China is on track to be opened at Nerang on the Gold Coast within three years. The Queensland Times reports that the SongCheng...
Jul 15, 2017
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Ekka launches new initiatives in 140th year
Ready to celebrate 140 years of operations, the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka), is marking the milestone with its first ever half price ticket and the introduction of a second...
Jul 15, 2017
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Performing arts sector impacted by increasing competition from sport
Australia’s performing arts sector is facing increasing competition from sporting stadiums and arenas according to recently released research from IBISWorld. The market research...
Jul 13, 2017
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New App brings dynamic pricing to cinemas
A recently launched Australia App which offers dynamic pricing for movie tickets has attracted more than 10,000 subscribers in just a few months. Choovie, a Melbourne-based...
Jul 13, 2017
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Entries open for second Leisure Industry Communication and Marketing Awards
Following the success of the inaugural Leisure Industry Communication and Marketing Awards, entries are now open for the 2017 edition of the Awards. The Awards aim to recognise...
Jul 13, 2017
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Opera Australia delivering 19 performances across regional Australia
After a sell-out premiere and tour in 2016, Opera Australia’s production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro has commenced a tour of regional Australia, undertaking 19...
Jul 12, 2017
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NSW Government reveals plans to revitalise Newcastle sport and entertainment precinct
The NSW Government has revealed a long term vision for a major overhaul of Newcastle’s Hunter Sports and Entertainment Precinct with a masterplan to open up the site for private...
Jul 11, 2017
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TEG appoints new Data, Digital and Technology Managing Director
Leading ticketing, live entertainment and data analytics company TEG has announced that Mazen Kassis has been appointed as TEG’s Managing Director of Data, Digital and...
Jul 11, 2017
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Cinema chains discount ticket prices in stagnant market
Facing stagnating ticket sales, Australia’s major cinema chains are discounting ticket with the nation’s ‘big three’ chains, Hoyts, Event and Village, following the lead of...
Jul 11, 2017
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Melbourne to host Pop-up replica of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
A full-scale replica of the second Globe Theatre is being built in Melbourne so locals can experience William Shakespeare's plays in a near original environment. The pop-up...
Jul 9, 2017
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Christchurch's Court Theatre recognised for opening its doors to diversity
The Court Theatre’s focus on working with communities and opening its doors to new, diverse audiences in Christchurch was recognised in Parliament last week when it received the...
Jul 9, 2017
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Dalian Wanda Group sells US$9.3 billion of tourism assets
Having developed and acquired a wide-ranging portfolio of tourism and entertainment assets, China’s Dalian Wanda Group has sold more than 90% of these assets in a deal worth...
Jul 9, 2017
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Populous explains how technology will transform future stadium experiences
Populous has teamed up with National Geographic magazine to imagine a vision of the future for stadia design, exploring how technology will transform the spectator experience....
Jul 6, 2017
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Eventbrite opens New Zealand office
Event technology platform Eventbrite has continued its expansion in the Asia Pacific region with the opening of a new office in Auckland. The decision to launch in New Zealand...
Jul 6, 2017
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Third Holey Moley golf attraction opens in inner Sydney
Out-of-home entertainment innovator Funlab has opened its third Holey Moley Golf Club in the former Sandringham Hotel premises in the inner Sydney suburb of Newtown. The former...
Jul 6, 2017
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Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre welcomes 500,000 patrons
Half a million visitors have gone through the doors of the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) since its opening in 2010. The tally of 507,453 people includes...
Jul 5, 2017
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