News: Entertainment
Family Entertainment Centres to thrive in the UAE
While recent openings of theme parks in the United Arab Emirates has attracted massive global media attention, the organisers of the DEAL 2017 show believe that Family...
Dec 19, 2016
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Queensland Theatre announces unprecedented support for independent artists and companies in 2017
Looking to aid independent artists realise their projects and creative ambition, the Queensland Theatre Company has announced an unprecedented level support for independent...
Dec 16, 2016
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Gateway Ticketing partnership with Digonex to explore dynamic pricing solutions in attractions
Gateway Ticketing Systems - one of the world’s leading attractions industry ticketing software, admission control and revenue generation providers - has announced an alliance...
Dec 16, 2016
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APRA and PPCA agree unified music licensing system
Australian music rights management organisations APRA AMCOS and the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a...
Dec 15, 2016
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ICC Sydney Theatre launches with Keith Urban performance
A new era of live entertainment was born to Sydney last night, as ICC Sydney Theatre was launched to the public with a spectacular concert from country music star Keith Urban...
Dec 15, 2016
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Enta partners with Redlands Performing Arts Centre
Enta Australasia has welcomed the Redlands Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) to the community of venues using its world leading ticketing, marketing and CRM solution. Located in the...
Dec 14, 2016
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Non-Compliance in attractions and entertainment has its costs
In the wake of the deaths of four people on an amusement ride at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld in October and potential legal action facing those who may be deemed...
Dec 14, 2016
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Timezone Gold Coast named 2016 Gold Coast Business of the Year
The Timezone Gold Coast family entertainment centre has been named the Gold Coast's 2016 Business of the Year. Already recognised as the largest indoor family entertainment...
Dec 13, 2016
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Australia to get Music Industry Hall of Fame
Australia’s music history is to be showcased at a new permanent exhibition space dedicated to sharing the story of Australian contemporary music. The music industry's 15-year...
Dec 12, 2016
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Jamie Hurst leaves SICO after 27 years
Jamie Hurst, the former Managing Director of SICO SP Ltd, has completed his tenure with the company as of 30th November 2016, bringing 27 years’ service with SICO to an end....
Dec 12, 2016
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New ICC Sydney precinct officially opened by NSW Premier
Sydney’s revitalised Darling Harbour precinct, including the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), was formally opened to the public over weekend at the Celebrate...
Dec 12, 2016
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Next Capital acquires FEC operator Funlab
Leading Australian out-of-home entertainment company Funlab, the operator of Strike bowling bars as well as Sky Zone trampolines centres and Exitus escape rooms, has reportedly...
Dec 12, 2016
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Ungerboeck congratulates 2016 Richard Geddes award recipients
Ungerboeck Software International has extended its congratulations to the dual winners of the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA)’s 2016 Richard Geddes Young...
Dec 10, 2016
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Eventbrite and Bandsintown partner to Connect Concert Creators to Music Fans
Global ticketing and event technology platform Eventbrite and Bandsintown, the largest concert discovery app in the world, have announced a new partnership centered around...
Dec 9, 2016
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Hamilton’s H3 group secures two top national venue industry awards
Hamilton’s H3 venues group picked up two major industry accolades in the 2016 Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) Awards at Claudelands Arena on Tuesday...
Dec 7, 2016
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Top lawyer named chair of Geelong Performing Arts Centre Trust
Planning, environmental and development law specialist Michelle Quigley has been named as the new Chair of the Geelong Performing Arts Centre Trust. Quigley takes the helm as...
Dec 7, 2016
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Christchurch’s Darren Burden and Isaac Theatre Royal recognised with supreme venue industry awards
New Zealand’s entertainment and venue industry has recognised its high achievers of 2016 with the Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) Awards Dinner seeing...
Dec 7, 2016
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ANZ Stadium rolls out massive 2017 calendar of events
Management at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium is predicting that its 2017 events calendar has the potential to make next year one of the landmark venue’s greatest event years since the...
Dec 6, 2016
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Overseas authorities introduce anti ticket scalping legislation
With concern over secondary ticketing websites purchasing and reselling tickets for popular sporting events and upcoming performances by acts such as Adele, Jerry Seinfield,...
Dec 6, 2016
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New executive appointments at Melbourne & Olympic Parks
Melbourne & Olympic Parks Chief Executive Brian Morris has announced the promotion of Sam Buckley to the newly-created position of Director of Venue Services, and Steve Harper...
Dec 6, 2016
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AEG Advantage targets global convention industry decision makers
AEG Facilities has launched a new initiative to raise international awareness of its venues among convention industry decision makers. Launched globally today, details of the...
Dec 6, 2016
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VIPeople’s Brisbane expansion begins with support of Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza tour
Since August this year, VIPeople has partnered with Cirque du Soleil in its national tour of Kooza, managing its merchandise sales and VIP hosting workforce. After a successful...
Dec 6, 2016
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Arts Centre Gold Coast marks 30 years
30 years ago today, The Arts Centre Gold Coast opened its doors for the first time. Opened on 6th December 1986 to a considerable fanfare, the day featured a soft opening in the...
Dec 5, 2016
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Live Nation expands festival portfolio with Secret Sounds acquisition
Live Nation Entertainment has announced its acquisition of 51% of the Secret Sounds Group, the festival company led by Jessica Ducrou and Paul Piticco, which owns and produces...
Dec 4, 2016
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