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Planning tribunal approves demolition of Melbourne's Palace Theatre
Melbourne's Palace Theatre is to be demolished with a hotel and luxury apartments to be built in its place, after Victoria's planning tribunal rejected a passionate appeal from...
Apr 23, 2016
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AEG Ogden Convention Centre Leader Recognised for Excellence
AEG Ogden Group Director of Convention Centres, Geoff Donaghy, has this week been recognised for his outstanding service to the meetings industry with an IMEX Academy Award for...
Apr 23, 2016
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Beachbody creates virtual, exclusive fitness content for Fitness On Demand
Beachbody, creator of the widely popular in-home fitness workout DVDs P90X® and INSANITY®, is, for the first time, entering the virtual fitness space through an exclusive...
Apr 21, 2016
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Sydney cultural institutions launch new biennial survey of Australian art
The leaders of three of Sydney’s major cultural institutions - the Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW), Carriageworks and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) –...
Apr 21, 2016
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Eventing the Future conference announces 2016 program
Set to mark its 15th anniversary, the 2016 Eventing the Future conference will once again look to will challenge current thinking, introduce new modes of operating and give...
Apr 21, 2016
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Circus Oz marks World Circus Day 2016
In celebration of the seventh World Circus Day on Saturday 16th April, Circus Oz and the City of Melbourne brought circus to the great outdoors with a short acrobatic spectacle...
Apr 21, 2016
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Live Performance Australia calls for Federal Government to hand back arts funds
Peak industry body Live Performance Australia (LPA), has called on the Federal Government to hand back funds to deliver jobs and growth for the live performance industry in the...
Apr 20, 2016
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Adelaide Oval, MCG and SCG Trust's Jamie Barkley in the running for top international Stadium Awards
With Sydney venues the ANZ Stadium and the SCG having won in multiple categories at the international Stadium Business Awards last year, Australian venues as well as Sydney...
Apr 20, 2016
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New Warner Bros theme park to open in Abu Dhabi in 2018
UAE firm Miral and global entertainment giant Warner Bros have announced that the first phase of Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi will open in 2018. Situated on Yas Island, the US$1...
Apr 19, 2016
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Superstar producer and entreprenuer Tony Cochrane to address 2016 Venue Industry Congress
Whether promoting sporting events, concerts, touring global exhibitions, live shows and theatre, one-off major events or whole touring spectaculars, Tony Cochrane’s passion and...
Apr 19, 2016
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Victorian Government announces $115 million in new arts funding
The Victorian Government has moved to enhance its cultural credentials with the announcement of a new Creative Industries Strategy backed by $115 million in funding over four...
Apr 19, 2016
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Rally hears that South Australian arts funding at risk of being 'decimated'
State Theatre Company of South Australia Executive Director Rob Brookman has warned that arts funding in South Australia has reached crisis point with many leading arts...
Apr 18, 2016
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Dubai Parks and Resorts introduces ‘happiness fund’ for its staff
Set to open later this year, Dubai Parks and Resorts has launched a new employee ‘happiness fund’ designed to improve the lives and wellbeing of its staff. Made up of employees’...
Apr 17, 2016
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Indigenous community opens Olkola National Park to tourism
A Queensland Indigenous community who won a huge land title claim is partnering with a commercial tourism operator to bring visitors to the remote and seldom region. Global...
Apr 17, 2016
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Ticketmaster to commence direct ticket sales via Facebook
Global ticketing agency Ticketmaster is to start selling event tickets directly on Facebook by the end of April, joining the growing number of companies placing core parts of...
Apr 16, 2016
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Festival Legends headline NSW Regional Events Conference
Peter Noble, Bluesfest Festival Director, has been announced as the second keynote presenter at the upcoming NSW Regional Events Conference. Noble will join another Australian...
Apr 15, 2016
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Former Perth Concert Hall Manager leads prestigious UK venue
Andrew Bolt, former General Manager of the Perth Concert Hall, has taken on the role of Chief Executive of The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, United Kingdom. Australian-born...
Apr 14, 2016
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Voyages Ayers Rock Resort set to host third Tjungu Festival
Ayers Rock Resort is to play host to the third Tjungu Festival from 22nd to 25th April 2016 – presenting a vibrant celebration of Australian Indigenous culture featuring music,...
Apr 13, 2016
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Unanimous approval for $90 million UTAS performing arts hub
Hobart City Council has given unanimous approval for the University of Tasmania’s $90 million Creative Industries and Performing Arts Development. The development will bring the...
Apr 13, 2016
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Events a magnet for overseas visitors
Sydney’s major events are a significant drawcard for overseas visitors, with new statistics showing half those attending hail from the US, China, UK, Germany and other parts of...
Apr 12, 2016
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Online streaming behind music industry's revenue turnaround
The Australian music industry's revenues have risen for the first time in three years, driven by a doubling of income from music streaming services. Just released figures from...
Apr 12, 2016
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Allphones Arena rebrand under Qudos Bank banner
Allphones Arena, Australia’s largest indoor entertainment venue, is adopting new branding that, from today, will see it known as the Qudos Bank Arena. The announcement on the...
Apr 11, 2016
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IAAPA charts development of UAE attractions
In advance of the 2016 Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has been charting the development of attractions in...
Apr 10, 2016
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FFA announces changes to align organisation to upcoming media rights negotiations
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced changes to align senior management, staff and resources with key objectives of its Strategic Plan 2016-19. Announced last...
Apr 7, 2016
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