News: Entertainment
Gemba consultancy appoints new Head of Strategy Asia Pacific
Leading sport and entertainment consultancy, Gemba, has announced the appointment of Craig Roberts to the role of Head of Strategy Asia Pacific, where he will be responsible for...
Mar 27, 2017
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Vivid Music accelerates City support for music
Sydney musicians will get top billing alongside major national and international artists at this year’s Vivid Sydney festival as part of X|Celerate, a new Vivid Music...
Mar 27, 2017
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Live Performance Australia issues advice on children in the entertainment industry
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has issued new guidance for entertainment industry organisations and businesses that that employ children, cater to young audiences, use...
Mar 26, 2017
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Malaysia sets out credentials as South East Asia's theme park capital
Malaysian tourism authorities are highlighting how the nation is becoming the 'theme park capital' of South East Asia, with almost 20 theme parks and waterparks spread around...
Mar 24, 2017
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SCG Trust to welcome Stephen Saunders as General Manager – Events and Operations
The Sydney Cricket and Sportsground Trust has announced that Stephen Saunders has been appointed as its General Manager – Events and Operations. Set to commence with the SCG...
Mar 22, 2017
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Senate passes resolution calling for reform of laws against ticket scalping
The Australian Senate has passed a motion by Independent Senator Nick Xenophon to introduce new laws cracking down on ticket scalpers. The motion, agreed on Monday, intends to...
Mar 21, 2017
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New Auckland Stadium backers look at LA Live-style precinct
A group of private equity partners are reportedly looking to join together to develop a new entertainment and retail base - including a 35,000 seat stadium - to downtown...
Mar 21, 2017
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New Plymouth to host Eventing the Future conference
Based on a commitment by the conference organisers to rotate Eventing the Future between regional centres and major cities, the 2017 National Conference for New Zealand Event...
Mar 20, 2017
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Etihad Stadium in race to have surface ready for AFL round one
Etihad Stadium management is confident the turf of its playing surface will be up to AFL standard in time for round one of the 2017 AFL Premiership, despite back-to-back...
Mar 20, 2017
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Arnold Schwarzenegger visits South Sydney PCYC in Redfern
Arnold Schwarzenegger's current visit to Australia has seen the Hollywood star and fitness icon visit the South Sydney PCYC in Redfern today. Visiting the country for last...
Mar 20, 2017
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Aussie World's The Shed entertainment venue welcomes first sell out
The Shed at Downunder Drive is aiming to be recognised as the Sunshine Coast’s leading live entertainment venue with American folk rock band the Violent Femmes having sold out...
Mar 20, 2017
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Adelaide Oval to get $9 million sound and light equipment upgrade
In an all-South Australian partnership with Kojo, Big Screen Video, Sarah Constructions and Mott MacDonald, the Adelaide Oval is to benefit ftom a $9 million to upgrade its...
Mar 19, 2017
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Townsville Council looks for concerts to be staged at new North Queensland Stadium
The new North Queensland Stadium needs to be designed to cater for events other than sport to maximise community benefits, according to Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill. In an...
Mar 19, 2017
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Adelaide Fringe sets new ticket sales record
South Australia’s annual arts festival the Adelaide Fringe achieved record ticket sales this year, selling a total of 655,541 tickets, worth $16.2 million, for its 2017 events....
Mar 19, 2017
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Vivid Sydney aims to be bigger and bolder in 2017
Vivid Sydney will return in 2017 with a full line-up of musical acts at the Sydney Opera House and a new display at Barangaroo for the annual light festival. The 23 night-long...
Mar 18, 2017
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IAAPA identifies UAE as world’s fastest growing theme parks market
Ahead of the of the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Show, the theme parks of the United Arab Emirates have been recognised for delivering ‘smart’ visitor experiences to...
Mar 17, 2017
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Matchpoint and SCG Trust extend corporate hospitality agreement
Leading corporate hospitality specialist MatchPoint have expanded their role as the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust’s exclusive partner for private suite and box sales,...
Mar 16, 2017
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Fans launch class action lawsuit over injuries Falls Festival
65 fans involved in a crush at the Falls Festival in Lorne, Victoria on 30th December have launched a potential million dollar lawsuit against the event’s promoters. 19 people...
Mar 16, 2017
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Great Moscow Circus collapse leaves international acts stranded
Russian and Brazilian circus performers have been left stranded in Ballarat after the Great Moscow Circus went into liquidation earlier this week. The Circus was booked to...
Mar 15, 2017
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Auckland Council reopens consideration of new waterfront stadium
Plans for a new stadium on the Auckland waterfront are again under consideration with Auckland Mayor Phil Goff commissioning a feasibility study for a new city centre venue. As...
Mar 15, 2017
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Michael Coppel named Chairman of Live Nation Australia and New Zealand
Live Nation Australasia Limited has today announced the appointment of Michael Coppel as Chairman. Coppel joined Live Nation Australasia in 2012, when Live Nation Entertainment...
Mar 15, 2017
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AALARA unveils 2017 Conference and Trade Show details
Aiming to equip delegates with the necessary tools, resources and knowledge to be prepared for any event; to have an effective crisis management plan in place and help defend...
Mar 14, 2017
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More acclaim as Matilda The Musical looks to Perth and Adelaide seasons
With the Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical having premiered in Perth and in advance of its Adelaide season, the already highly-acclaimed Australian Production has...
Mar 14, 2017
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AEG Live rebrands as AEG Presents
Global promoter AEG Live has rebranded as AEG Presents. The name switch comes after AEG acquired a stake in US promoter and venue management company The Bowery Presents earlier...
Mar 14, 2017
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