News: Entertainment
Review of Australian Opera warns against use of Government funds for ‘commercial activities’
A review of Australia's major opera companies says they should not use Federal Government funds to stage "major commercial activities" such as popular musicals, which have...
Oct 25, 2016
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FireFan app to allow live sport interaction
A new 'live' interactive app, FireFan, claims that it will allow users to interact with live sporting events while they are being played. Available through iTunes and Google...
Oct 24, 2016
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TEG appoints Tim McGregor as TEG Live Managing Director
Leading ticketing, live content and data analytics company TEG, has today announced the appointment of Tim McGregor as Managing Director of TEG Live. McGregor is a highly...
Oct 24, 2016
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Wanda hires former Hong Kong Disneyland Managing Director to run theme park division
Andrew Kam, former Managing Director of Hong Kong Disneyland, has joined the Dalian Wanda Group, heading up the Chinese real estate and entertainment giant’s theme parks...
Oct 24, 2016
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ICC Sydney showcases innovation and entertainment
Set for its official opening in December, the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is currently running through a series of test events that this week included a...
Oct 21, 2016
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Gemba continues growth with Bullet Marketing acquisition
Leading sport and entertainment consultancy Gemba has announced its acquisition of the sponsorship management component of marketing company, Bullet Marketing. As part of the...
Oct 20, 2016
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Geelong Performing Arts Centre redevelopment to provide new facade, foyer and rehearsal facilities
The Victorian Government has revealed designs for stage two of the Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) redevelopment. Designed by Hassell, the $38.5 million redevelopment...
Oct 19, 2016
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New Dalian Wanda cultural theme park opens in southern China
The Dalian Wanda Group has opened its latest theme park in southern China, the US$5.2 billion Hefei Wanda City. Described as the “first Huizhou culture theme park in the world”,...
Oct 18, 2016
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Research reveals alarming findings about mental health of Australian entertainment industry workers
A new report from Entertainment Assist and Victoria University has uncovered serious health and wellbeing concerns for those who work in the Australian entertainment industry....
Oct 18, 2016
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Best Union Company acquires 100% stake in the capital of Enta Australasia
Italian-based Best Union Company SpA has acquired a 100% stake in the capital of leading ticketing and CRM solutions provider Enta Australasia Pty Ltd with the aim of expanding...
Oct 17, 2016
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Stephen Price joins FEC operator iPlay Australia
Family entertainment centre operator iPlay Australia has appointed Stephen Price as its National Manager of Product and Business Development. Price has over 20 years experience...
Oct 16, 2016
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Entertainment
Michael Chugg named International Entertainment Buyer of the Year
Veteran concert promoter Michael Chugg of Chugg Entertainment was named International Buyer of the year by the International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) at their...
Oct 16, 2016
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450,000 people visit 2016 Melbourne Royal Show
The Melbourne Royal Show has reported experiencing strong attendance this year, with over 450,000 people visiting the event over its 11 days, a 5% increase on last year....
Oct 15, 2016
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Double Win for Resorts World Sentosa at Singapore Tourism Awards 2016
Resorts World Sentosa has this week been honoured with two accolades at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2016 this week. The integrated resort took home the award for the Best...
Oct 13, 2016
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Small improvement in attendances at Stadiums Queensland venues
Stadiums Queensland venues recorded a rise in attendances and a marked improvement in financial performance in the last fiscal year, turning around the significant fall in...
Oct 12, 2016
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New Timezone FEC opens in Werribee
With a resurgence in interest in family entertainment centres, Timezone has opened its latest FEC at the Pacific Werribee shopping centre in Melbourne's west. Built at a cost of...
Oct 12, 2016
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Funfields launches Virtual Reality Pirate Ship experience
Victorian amusement park Funfields is set to introduce a custom built 360 degree fully immersive virtual-reality (VR) experience as part of its popular Blackbeard’s Fury Pirate...
Oct 11, 2016
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Management emphasises Etihad Stadium's continuation as a multi-purpose venue
Etihad Stadium Chief Executive Michael Green has reiterated that the Melbourne venue will continue to operate as a multi-purpose entertainment venue hosting a broad range of...
Oct 11, 2016
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QPAC Chief Executive John Kotzas receives Star of Italy honour
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) Chief Executive John Kotzas has been presented with the Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia (Knight of the Order of the Star of...
Oct 10, 2016
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Questions over performance of Disney’s new Shanghai theme park
Three months on from the opening of the US$5.5 billion Shanghai Disney Resort it appears the theme park hasn’t been a blockbuster hit with China’s impatient and cost-conscious...
Oct 10, 2016
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Parks
The Star Event Centre welcomes new Technical Manager
Sydney’s The Star Event Centre has welcomed seasoned industry expert, Steve Chezzi, as Technical Manager to lead their award-winning team of over 50 audio-visual (AV) event...
Oct 9, 2016
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New Australian visa charges to impact international performers
Huge increases in visa processing fees for international touring groups are set to hit Australian fans of live performance events. Live Performance Australia (LPA) has called on...
Oct 7, 2016
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Warner Bros. Movie World continues summer season launches
Preparing for its peak season, Warner Bros. Movie World has undertaken the official opening of the DC Comics Super-Villains Unleashed and the Doomsday Destroyer attractions. In...
Oct 7, 2016
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Bowling champion Jason Belmonte inspires unique gaming initiative
With hundreds of thousands of fans around the globe, and hailed as best bowler in the world, Australian tenpin bowling star Jason Belmonte has ventured into the world of virtual...
Oct 7, 2016
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