News: Entertainment
EVANZ announces 2016 industry award finalists
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has announced the finalists in its fourth annual industry awards following the completion of judging. Launched in...
Nov 16, 2016
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Ticketek appoints new Head of e-Commerce
TEG, Australasia’s leading ticketing, live entertainment and data analytics company, has announced the appointment of Holly Joshi to the newly created role of Head of...
Nov 14, 2016
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Investments in China’s theme parks driving Asian tourism
China’s theme park boom has been identified as a major trend for Asia in this year’s edition of the Global Trends Report, with new developments and an emerging middle class...
Nov 14, 2016
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NFL partners with NEXTVR to offer virtual sport experience
The USA's National Football League (NFL) has partnered with virtual reality broadcasting company NextVR to provide content for fans worldwide. The free content will be available...
Nov 14, 2016
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LeSports Connect to present insights into sports business in China
A new event LeSports Connects: The China Sports Forum, will later this month provide insight and connections into the people that are driving sports business in the world’s most...
Nov 13, 2016
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Matilda The Musical leaves Melbourne on a high
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Australian Production of Matilda The Musical will finish its triumphant Melbourne season this evening, having enjoyed sold-out houses since...
Nov 10, 2016
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Velocity Frequent Flyer launches Velocity Live experience program
Velocity Frequent Flyer, the award winning loyalty program of Virgin Australia, has partnered with TEG Live to launch Velocity Live – a new member-only hub for live experiences...
Nov 10, 2016
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Showcase Dinner demonstrates ICC Sydney excellence and versatility
The International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) wowed leaders from across Sydney’s business, entertainment, media, academic and events communities last night, showcasing...
Nov 10, 2016
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Dreamworld announce ‘permanent closure’ of ride involved in fatal incident
Ardent Leisure has announced that Dreamworld’s Thunder River Rapids ride, on which four people were killed on Tuesday 25th October, will be “permanently decommissioned.” In a...
Nov 9, 2016
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AEG Ogden to manage new Dubai Arena
AEG Ogden has announced that it has been appointed to manage the new, state of the art 20,000 seat Dubai Arena when it opens in 2018. Appointed by Dubai-based holding company...
Nov 8, 2016
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Perth International Arts Festival to host national forum on arts and disability
For the first time, Perth will host a major national forum on arts and disability thanks to a partnership between Arts Access Australia and the Perth International Arts...
Nov 8, 2016
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Shanghai Disneyland to unveil exclusive seasonal passes
Shanghai Disney Resort has announced that regular visitors to Shanghai Disneyland will soon be able to buy a season pass. To be launched on 11th November, a popular online...
Nov 7, 2016
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Enta extends partnership with The Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre
Enta Ticketing and CRM Solutions has finalised a further three year agreement with the GECC – regional Queensland’s premier entertainment venue. This is an extension of the...
Nov 6, 2016
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Hospitality software provider Verteda acquired by MSL Solutions
One of the UK’s biggest providers of hospitality software solutions, Verteda, has been acquired by Brisbane-based technology firm MSL Solutions (MSL). Verteda said the deal...
Nov 3, 2016
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Ed Sanderson heads to Malaysia to join Kuala Lumpur Sports City team
Ed Sanderson has left his role as Director, Sport & Recreation at Sydney’s Botanic Gardens and Centennial Parklands to join the TSA (Total Sports Asia) team developing the Kuala...
Nov 2, 2016
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Sydney Theatre Company confirms Kip Williams as Artistic Director
Having been acting in the role following the shock resignation of the English Director Jonathan Church earlier this year, Kip Williams has been confirmed as the permanent...
Nov 2, 2016
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Study shows music industry worth $1 billion to Western Australia economy
The contemporary music industry is contributing nearly $1 billion into Western Australian's economy, according to a study by researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU). The...
Nov 1, 2016
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Public Voting Opens for the National Live Music Awards' People's Choice Categories
Voting has opened open for the two public voted people's choice categories for the 2016 National Live Music Awards. Taking place via the Awards’ official Facebook page,...
Nov 1, 2016
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Dubai Parks mega-resort opening starts with Legoland launch
The Arabian Gulf’s long-awaited multi-billion-dollar theme park destination Dubai Parks and Resorts has opened to the public for the first time today (31st October). With the...
Oct 31, 2016
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Aussie World opens permanent haunt maze
In the lead up to Aussie World’s annual Halloween event over the weekend - FestEvil - the Sunshine Coast amusement park opened a new year-round permanent haunt maze, dubbed...
Oct 30, 2016
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Western Australia launches new strategic direction for the arts
A long-term vision for the future of arts and culture in Western Australia has been described as a "road map for the future" for government, the arts sector, community and...
Oct 28, 2016
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TEG appoints Matt Cudworth as Chief Technology Officer
Leading ticketing, live content and data analytics company TEG has announced the appointment of Matt Cudworth as its Chief Technology Officer. Cudworth joins TEG from a senior...
Oct 28, 2016
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UFC launches events partnership with Village Cinemas and Event Cinemas
Global mixed martial arts promotion UFC has announced a partnership with cinema chains Village Cinemas and Event Cinemas to showcase UFC pay-per-view events across 63 theatres...
Oct 26, 2016
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Opera Australia Chief Executive heads to new position at London’s Royal Albert Hall
Opera Australia Chief Executive Craig Hassall is to leave the company in the first half of next year to take up the post of Chief Executive of London’s Royal Albert Hall. The...
Oct 26, 2016
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