News: Entertainment
Watpac to install giant screens at the Gabba and Suncorp Stadium
Aiming to enhance on-field action, Watpac has been announced as the project contractor to deliver new giant video screens at Brisbane’s the Gabba and Suncorp Stadium. Stadiums...
Feb 25, 2017
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Sovereign Hill the top attraction, Harvey Lister named industry legend at Australian Tourism Awards
Ballarat open-air museum Sovereign Hill has again been named Australia's top Major Tourist Attraction at the Australian Tourism Awards with AEG Ogden Chairman and Chief...
Feb 24, 2017
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Aussie World plans for seven new rides
Sunshine Coast amusement park Aussie World is planning to introduce a suite of new thrill rides as part of a vision to expand from its current 6 hectares to make full use of its...
Feb 24, 2017
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Ticketmaster’s Maria O’Connor named female Chief Executive of the Year
Maria O’Connor, Managing Director of Ticketmaster Australasia, has been named Female CEO of the Year 2017 by CV Magazine. Originally from Ireland, Maria O'Connor, Managing...
Feb 23, 2017
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Ticket reseller Viagogo hit by multiple Spanish legal actions
Facing a range of lawsuits, secondary ticketing network Viagogo is facing fresh legal action from a coalition of Spanish entertainment promoters. With countries including the UK...
Feb 23, 2017
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IAAPA publishes attractions performance reports
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has published three new reports presenting a range of information on the performance and prospects of...
Feb 22, 2017
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Village Roadshow theme parks experience summer trading decline
Village Roadshow’s theme parks division has revealed an 8.4% decline in attendance at its Gold Coast attractions over the peak summer period, largely due to the impact of the...
Feb 22, 2017
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Ungerboeck partners with Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
Ungerboeck Software International has announced a new partnership with the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre. Since opening in 1997, the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre has been...
Feb 20, 2017
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Sir Elton John to perform live shows in north Queensland in September
British music legend Sir Elton John will perform in Cairns and Mackay as the only Queensland stops of his four-date Once In A Lifetime Tour later this year. Queensland Premier...
Feb 20, 2017
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Boosted arts funding platform reaches $3 million milestone
New Zealand based arts-crowdfunding platform ‘Boosted’ has reached a significant milestone, raising over $3 million dollars for arts and creative projects in a sector typically...
Feb 19, 2017
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Adelaide Fringe to cut artists levy on tickets
In a national first, the Adelaide Fringe will slash the inside charge it currently levies artists on their ticket prices, making it cheaper and more viable for artists to tour...
Feb 17, 2017
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NBA taps into the fast growing eSports market
The US-based National Basketball Association is to launch NBA 2K eLeague, the largest engagement by an American professional sports league in the fast growing eSports market....
Feb 15, 2017
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Themed Entertainment Association to award WhiteWater’s Slideboarding initiative
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is to present WhiteWater with its Thea Award of Outstanding Achievement – Technology on a Limited Budget for the ‘Slideboarding’ video...
Feb 15, 2017
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Priava opens New York office to target North American venues
Leading cloud-based venue management software company Priava has announced the establishment of a US office in New York to meet the growing demand for its technology aimed at...
Feb 15, 2017
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Allianz backs mental health in the arts initiative
Insurer Allianz has been announced as the sponsorship of the Arts Wellbeing Collective for 2017 – a one year prevention and early intervention pilot program delivered by Arts...
Feb 13, 2017
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Ungerboeck backs event industry’s rising talent
Ungerboeck Software International has renewed its commitment to investing in up-and-coming industry talent by continuing its partnership with Exhibition & Event Association of...
Feb 12, 2017
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SafeWork SA emphasises health and safety through Adelaide’s major festival season
With Adelaide set to host a range of events and festivals over the next few months, SafeWork SA acting Executive Director Chris McKie has explained how agency is working with...
Feb 12, 2017
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Teenage gang attacks Melbourne festivalgoers
A group of youths have reportedly stormed through a crowd at a Melbourne community festival, stealing mobile phones, throwing rocks and assaulting people watching a fireworks...
Feb 12, 2017
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Life Fitness continues digital innovation with Discover SE3 Consoles
Leading commercial fitness equipment supplier Life Fitness has continued its digital innovation to help exercisers stay connected through an enhanced workout experience....
Feb 9, 2017
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Timezone plans expansion as shopping malls look to entertainment
Perth-based multi-national amusement business Timezone has signed off on a massive expansion program for its network of family entertainments centres. Having gone through a...
Feb 8, 2017
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Eureka Stadium redevelopment starts to take shape
Set to host the AFL Premiership round 22 clash between Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide on Saturday 19th August, the redevelopment of Ballarat's Eureka Stadium is taking...
Feb 8, 2017
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The Riskworks Network shares advice on keeping youth safe at music festivals
Lyndall Milenkovic, Director of The Riskworks Network, has shared advice on what parents of children under the age of 18 need to know about festival safety at news aggregation...
Feb 7, 2017
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Mattel Play! Town develops children’s social skills through play and fantasy
Since opening in April last year, the Mattel Play! Town in Dubai’s City Walk precinct has presented an environment that has stimulated children’s imagination and love for...
Feb 7, 2017
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Adelaide readies for ShowBroker performing arts market
Australia’s performing arts sector will converge on Adelaide later this month when it hosts the first ShowBroker market – playing an important part in programming the nation’s...
Feb 6, 2017
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