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Sydney Theatre Company Director Jonathan Church leaves after just nine months in post
Sydney Theatre Company (STC) Artistic Director Jonathan Church is leaving the role after just nine months in what a former STC senior executive has described as a “palace coup”....
May 27, 2016
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Asian theme parks lead global attractions industry growth
Theme parks in Asia led the growth in global attractions in 2015, with a nearly 7% rise in volume, according to the 2015 TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index. Revealing a...
May 27, 2016
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Deni Ute Muster gets NSW Government backing
The NSW Government has announced its support for the Deni Ute Muster in Riverina for another three years. Since being created in 1999, the Deni Ute Muster now attracts more than...
May 26, 2016
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Australian animatronics experts bring international experience back to the Gold Coast
The internationally acclaimed experience of John Cox’s Creature Workshop is currently on display in a Gold Coast exhibition How to Make a Monster - the art and technology of...
May 25, 2016
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Concert promoters back independent music events in Singapore
The growing number of indie music acts set to perform in Singapore through 2016 would seem to indicate that prmoters are confident that there is sufficient demand among concert...
May 24, 2016
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How Sydney almost got a Disney Resort
With the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) holding its annual conference in Sydney for the first time in 15 years this week, Australasian Leisure...
May 24, 2016
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Arthouse cinemagoers also go to mainstream movies
One million Australians aged 14 and over see arthouse or foreign language movies at the cinema each year, and they also go to mainstream movies according to Roy Morgan Research...
May 24, 2016
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Adelaide Festival Plaza development gets approval
The South Australian Government has approved plans for the redevelopment of Adelaide’s Festival Plaza, triggering a $1 billion transformation of riverbank site. Following almost...
May 23, 2016
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Dalian Wanda head slams Disney Shanghai Resort
Wang Jianlin, the billionaire head of Chinese entertainment and real estate company the Dalian Wanda Group, has slammed the Walt Disney Company's soon-to-open new Shanghai theme...
May 22, 2016
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Australian entertainment promoter Tony Cochrane brings Rolling Stones art show to life in London
Entertainment promoter Tony Cochrane’s International Entertainment Consulting (iEC) venture has brought to life the first-ever exhibition showcasing the music, style, art and...
May 22, 2016
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Luna Park Sydney ready for 2016 AALARA conference
Luna Park Venues will host the 2016 Australian Amusement Leisure and Recreation Association Conference (AALARA) next week, marking the first time the national conference has...
May 20, 2016
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Melbourne to host MuseumNext conference in 2017
MuseumNext – the global conference series on the future of museums – will be staged in Australia for the first time in 2017. The conference, to be held at the Australian Centre...
May 20, 2016
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Eventbrite announces HelloSign integration to simplify waivers and forms for event organisers
Leading global ticketing platform Eventbrite has agreed partner integration with HelloSign, enabling event organisers to collect legally binding waivers and forms from...
May 19, 2016
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2015 a record year for Laserforce
Having undertaken over 60 new projects in 2015, leading global laser tag manufacturer Laserforce has enjoyed a record year. With more high-end laser tag sites opened worldwide...
May 19, 2016
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Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress 2016 attracts record delegates
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced that its 2016 Asia Pacific Venue Industry Congress was attended by in excess of 350 delegates – a record number for the Asia...
May 18, 2016
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QCAS helps Maleny Agricultural Show make the most digital technology
Visitors to this year's Maleny Agricultural Show will benefit from new digital technology designed to enhance agricultural shows. Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies...
May 17, 2016
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Cinemas move to provide luxury theatre seating
With cinema chains looking to match what many experience with in-home theatre, a trend is emerging for luxury and premium cinema fitouts and cinema experiences. With Hoyts...
May 16, 2016
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Sanderson Group acquires more than 80% equity shareholding in new Malaysian theme park
The Sanderson Group, experts in the design and construction of themed attractions, has announced an increase in its equity shareholding in Malaysian attraction RSG MAPS Sdn....
May 15, 2016
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Improvements planned for Greymouth venue
Work is about to start on improvements to the Regent Theatre Greymouth to open the foyer area and create a complete movie/dining experience for visitors. The West Coast Theatre...
May 15, 2016
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Registrations open for 2016 Venue Management School and Graduate Institute
The Committee of the Asia-Pacific’s Venue Management School has opened enrolments for the 2016 Venue Management School (VMS) and Graduate Institute (GI). Returning to the Salt...
May 14, 2016
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CAST calls on Federal Government to reinstate Australia Council funds
The Confederation of Australian State Theatre Companies (CAST) has issued a statement calling on the Federal Government to formally review its budget cuts to the Australia...
May 12, 2016
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UFC appoints Australian Rene Valencia to international marketing role
Australian sports marketing veteran Rene Valencia has been appointed Vice-President of International Marketing Partnerships by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Valencia...
May 12, 2016
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Tickets for Dubai Opera opening night sell out in three hours
Tickets for the opening performance at the Dubai Opera on 31st August have sold out in less than three hours. All 2,000 tickets to see singing legend Plácido Domingo were...
May 11, 2016
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Maiden Voyage Theatre Company aims for gender parity in theatre
A new West Australian theatre company has committed to championing gender parity in the arts and putting new plays on stage. Launched by Western Australian playwright Liz...
May 10, 2016
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