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AEG Ogden wins five year extension of Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre operations
The Queensland Government has announced that facility manager AEG Ogden will continue as operator of the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) for a further five...
Dec 4, 2016
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Live performance industry revenues fall by 6.7% in 2015
Australia’s live performance industry went into decline in 2015 with revenues decreasing by 6.7% and attendances dipping by 0.9% decrease compared to 2014. Live Performance...
Dec 1, 2016
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Woodford Folk Festival achieves record early bird ticket sales
With more than 400 acts showcasing across 25 venues during 6 days of the annual Woodford Folk Festival, this year's 31st edition has achieved record early bird ticket sales....
Nov 30, 2016
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Historical funding entitlements of major arts companies are ‘cowardly’
Yaron Lifschitz, Director of fast-moving Brisbane circus troupe Circa, has challenged the major performing arts companies to relinquish their privileged funding status and...
Nov 30, 2016
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Showtime at new ICC Sydney
With the curtain set to rise on one of the world’s most hotly anticipated venues, the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has launched its opening marketing...
Nov 29, 2016
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House of Tickets appoints Sales and Marketing Manager
Marking a period of substantive growth, product enhancements and the launch of additional services in their 10th year of operations, House of Tickets has appointed Cath Bakker...
Nov 28, 2016
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Enta partners with Hayes Theatre Co.
Enta Australasia has announced that Hayes Theatre Co, located in Sydney’s Potts Point, has become the latest venue to begin using its world leading ticketing, marketing and CRM...
Nov 28, 2016
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Adelaide Cabaret Festival named South Australia's Best Major Event
Adelaide Cabaret Festival has been named South Australia's Best Major Event/Festival at the recently presented. The Festival, now in its 17th year, is the largest cabaret...
Nov 26, 2016
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St Kilda’s Palais Theatre to be restored with original colour scheme
St Kilda’s Palais Theatre will be repainted in its original colour – a sand tone consistent with the building’s 1927 finish – as part of the $20 million restoration of the local...
Nov 24, 2016
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Abu Dhabi ready to benefit from Formula 1 season finale
60,000 fans are expected to converge on the Yas Marina circuit this weekend for the climactic race of the Formula One season, the Etihad Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Bringing a major...
Nov 24, 2016
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Village Roadshow introduce Australia's first childrens' cinema concept
Village Roadshow’s new Southland cinema complex in south eastern Melbourne will be introducing a range of movie experiences when it reopens on 1st December, including Vjunior,...
Nov 23, 2016
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Multi-Year expansion announced for Hong Kong Disneyland
The Walt Disney Company and the Hong Kong Government has announced plans for a multi-year expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland. The US$1.4 billion expansion, follow the opening in...
Nov 22, 2016
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Nick Guinane named 2016 AEG Ogden Scholarship winner
Nick Guinane, Event Project Manager at Melbourne and Olympic Parks’ Hisense Arena and Margaret Court Arena has been named as the recipient of the 2016 AEG Ogden Scholarship....
Nov 22, 2016
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Ticketek and Ticketmaster respond to massive demand for Adele tour tickets
Ticketing agencies Ticketek and Ticketmaster have responded to the huge demand for tickets to Adele‘s 2017 Australian tour, which went on sale yesterday. The websites of both...
Nov 21, 2016
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Ungerboeck announces Venue Management School Bursary recipient
Georgia Hendy, Executive Producer - Commercial Programming and Venue Hire at Queensland Performing Arts Centre, has been announced as the 2016 recipient of the Ungerboeck Year 1...
Nov 21, 2016
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Live music impacts New Zealand’s economy
New Zealand’s live music sector directly contributed an estimated NZ$75.3 million to the country’s economy, according to the recently released PricewaterhouseCoopers’ New...
Nov 21, 2016
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Australasian venues strong performers in Pollstar global ticket sales rankings
Five Australasian venues have been listed in the world's top performing entertainment arenas by global concert industry trade publication Pollstar. With ticket data compiled...
Nov 20, 2016
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Dubai Parks and Resorts opens Bollywood Parks Dubai
Dubai Parks and Resorts has celebrated the opening of Bollywood Parks™ Dubai with a grand opening ceremony featuring live entertainment shows performed by Bollywood artists and...
Nov 20, 2016
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Movie World and Sea World win IAAPA ‘Brass Ring’ merchandise awards
Gold Coast theme parks Sea World and Warner Bros. Movie World have each received Brass Ring awards for merchandise excellence at this week’s The International Association of...
Nov 19, 2016
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Sunshine Coast Stadium to have capacity expanded to 10,000
The Sunshine Coast Stadium is to have its capacity raised to around 10,000 following the announcement of a $2.5 million redevelopment. The upgrade includes new, family-friendly...
Nov 18, 2016
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Auckland ready for a huge summer of concerts
The announcement that one of the world’s best-selling recording artists, Adele, will perform at Mt Smart Stadium in March completes an impressive line-up of big international...
Nov 18, 2016
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2016 Billboard Touring Awards recognises the best of the global concert industry
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Brand took home Top Tour honours and Coldplay won both the Top Draw and Top Boxscore category at the 13th annual Billboard Touring Conference...
Nov 17, 2016
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Two years after reopening Isaac Theatre Royal continues to attract recognition
The Isaac Theatre Royal is today marking the two-year anniversary of reopening after its rebuilding following the devastating February 2011 Christchurch earthquakes. Looking...
Nov 17, 2016
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Perth International Arts Festival announces new Executive Director
Nathan Bennett has been named as Executive Director of the Perth International Arts Festival - Australia’s longest-running and most diverse multi-arts festival. Announcing the...
Nov 16, 2016
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