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2016 Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres Conference heads to Adelaide
Bringing together 200 arts leaders from all over Asia, as well as Australian arts leaders, the 2016 AAPPAC (Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres) Conference will...
Jul 30, 2016
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Wanda Group aims to triple entertainment and sport revenue by 2020
The Dalian Wanda Group, the fast growing Chinese entertainment and real estate company headed by Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin, has announced plans to triple its...
Jul 26, 2016
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Funlab explores new ownership options
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, is evaluating...
Jul 26, 2016
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Ticketmaster expands sporting reach with Tickethour acquisition
Global ticketing giant Ticketmaster has announced its acquisition of sports ticketing provider, the Tickethour Group. The acquisition by the Live Nation company, which delivers...
Jul 26, 2016
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Diverse attractions underpin success of Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium
Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium is set to add a new event in its diverse programming when it hosts the D1NZ drifters motor sport challenge in December. Part of a first of its...
Jul 26, 2016
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Matilda the Musical wins record 13 awards at 2016 Helpmann Awards 2016
Matilda the Musical has taken out a record 13 Helpmann Awards including the prestigious Best Musical title at the 16th annual event, while Stephen Page of the Bangarra Dance...
Jul 25, 2016
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Escape rooms expand gaming concepts into live-action experiences
Industry operators around the world would all like to see their customers and members stay longer, but a fast growing global trend is seeing attractions actually locking them...
Jul 25, 2016
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Havas Sports & Entertainment launches in Australia
Global communications group Havas has announced the launch of Havas Sports & Entertainment (HS&E) in Australia. The French-based company’s new Australian division will be...
Jul 25, 2016
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Images revealed of plans for new Sydney theme park
Colourful images of the Worlds of Wonder theme park set for Sydney’s West have been revealed in Sydney’s popular media. The new park project, planned as a successor to the...
Jul 25, 2016
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Auckland Council to contribute to St James Theatre restoration
Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance committee has agreed to make a major contribution to the restoration of the city’s St James Theatre. The Council will provide a...
Jul 25, 2016
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Village Roadshow to operate new Lionsgate immersive experience centre in China
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has been appointed to operate a new immersive experience centre in the Chinese city of Hengqin. The experienced Australian attractions and...
Jul 25, 2016
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2016 OzAsia Festival to present top artistic talent
The Adelaide Festival Centre has revealed the program for this year’s OzAsia Festival - Australia’s leading international arts festival presenting the best theatre, dance,...
Jul 25, 2016
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Isaac Theatre Royal recognised at Canterbury Heritage Awards
The Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch has been awarded a prestigious prize at the 2016 Canterbury Heritage Awards. The restored theatre was presented with the 2016 Public...
Jul 23, 2016
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Michael Green named Chief Executive at Etihad Stadium
Long serving executive of Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium, Michael Green, has been elevated to become the venue’s Chief Executive. Green first joined the operations team at the then...
Jul 23, 2016
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Dreamworld launches Pokémon Go night walks
With a growing number of attractions looking to be part of the Pokémon Go craze, Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is helping fans fill their Pokédex by holding exclusive...
Jul 22, 2016
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Palace Cinemas pays ACCC penalty over online booking fees
The Palace Cinemas chain has paid a penalty of $10,800 after being issued with an infringement notice by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), as a result...
Jul 20, 2016
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New Wyong performing arts venue a boost for Central Coast culture
Opened at the end of May, The Art House performing arts and conference centre in Wyong is proving a major drawcard for the cultural and business community of the NSW Central...
Jul 20, 2016
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ProVenue ticketing platform aids clients in maximising revenue
Since launching the latest version of its popular/industry leading ProVenue ticketing system, Tickets.com clients have been maximising their revenue. Offering attractions,...
Jul 18, 2016
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The Loons theatre reopens in Christchurch
The Loons theatre group, without a permanent home since the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes, has begun performing again at the Lyttelton Arts Factory (LAF). Operating as a school...
Jul 17, 2016
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Stadium and Arena Congress to address the current age of venue developments
Drawing on expertise in staging the annual World Stadium Congress, organiser IQPC will be staging the Stadium and Arena Australia and New Zealand Congress in Sydney in October....
Jul 17, 2016
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Tixstar offers new approach to premium event and experience offerings
Tapping into the growing premium events market, the recently established Tixstar events and experiences marketplace is offering a wide range of products including live event...
Jul 17, 2016
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Vivid Sydney’s Creative Director joins the Australian Event Symposium
Ignatius Jones, one of the world’s leading major event directors and creative director of Vivid Sydney, has joined the program for the Australian Event Symposium to shed light...
Jul 14, 2016
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Creative concepts to drive millions of guests to UAE theme parks
Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, Chairman of International Expo Consults, organisers of the annual Dubai Entertainment Amusement & Leisure (DEAL) show expects that the United Arab...
Jul 14, 2016
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New Cirque du Soleil experience arrives in Australia in August
Cirque du Soleil will arrive in Australia next month with KOOZA, an entertainment event playing homage to the traditions of circus. The national tour will begin in Sydney on...
Jul 13, 2016
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