News: Entertainment
Study shows exposure to the arts promotes mental health
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found that engagement in the arts for enjoyment, entertainment or as a hobby, for two or more hours a week, is associated...
Jan 17, 2016
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ICC Sydney set for end of year opening
The management of ICC Sydney, Australia’s largest and first fully-integrated convention, exhibition and entertainment centre, are preparing for an opening in December of this...
Jan 17, 2016
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Applications for 2016 arts and disability funding program set to close
The Australia Council for the Arts is again providing dedicated funding for artists with disability and is calling for applications for its 2016 program before the 2nd February...
Jan 15, 2016
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Auditor rules Gold Coast 2018 Ceremonies contract process conducted fairly
A controversial tender to award the Ceremonies for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games to US-based Jack Morton Worldwide (JMW) was conducted fairly, according to an...
Jan 14, 2016
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Sydney Olympic Park Authority plans $50 million roof over Ken Rosewall Arena
The Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) is reportedly planning a $50 million project to put a roof over the main arena of the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre. Amid reports of...
Jan 13, 2016
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16th June opening date set for Shanghai Disney Resort
The Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Shendi Group has revealed that Shanghai Disney Resort will host a multi-day, grand opening celebration, culminating in a spectacular...
Jan 13, 2016
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Kiri Te Kanawa to perform in Marlborough's new ASB Theatre
With tickets on sale to performances in March, a high point of the opening month of Blenheim's ASB Theatre Marlborough is set to be a performance by renowned opera singer Dame...
Jan 13, 2016
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Sydney Festival opening celebrates its 40th anniversary
The opening weekend of the Sydney Festival has offered an explosion of exceptional theatre, dance, music, visual arts and opera to mark its 40th anniversary. Marking the final...
Jan 12, 2016
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International success and multiple installations for Clip ‘n Climb through 2015
Having enjoyed a successful 2015, The Highgate Group, innovators and developers of Clip ‘n Climb recreational climbing facilities, is looking to continue new installations...
Jan 10, 2016
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Tickets sales lead One Love festival to move to a bigger venue
Reinforcing its reputation as one of the most popular reggae festivals in the Southern Hemisphere, One Love 2016 is moving to a larger venue to cater for outstanding ticket...
Jan 9, 2016
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Wanda’s Legendary Entertainment acquisition leads to Jurassic World theme park speculation
Dalian Wanda’s US$3.5 billion acquisition of Hollywood movie studio Legendary Entertainment, is leading to speculation that it will develop a Jurassic World theme park on the...
Jan 7, 2016
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Music impresario Robert Stigwood dies aged 81
Australian-born music mogul Robert Stigwood, who managed the Bee Gees at the height of their fame and guided musician Eric Clapton's successful solo career while producing...
Jan 7, 2016
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Mount Druitt Swimming Centre hosts Dive In movies through January
The Mount Druitt Swimming Centre in Western Sydney is being transformed into a floating movie theatre for Dive-In movies on Saturdays through January. With screenings on the...
Jan 7, 2016
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Sachin Tendulkar and Cristiano Ronaldo combine to launch football entertainment centres
Smaaash Entertainment, an Indian visitor attractions and sports company part-owned by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has recruited Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo to help...
Jan 5, 2016
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Magic Memories looks to expand in US attractions
Queenstown-based imaging company Magic Memories is looking to expand in the attractions industry in the USA with its innovative approach to traditional location photography....
Jan 5, 2016
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NSW Premier Baird threatens to shut down festivals over drug use
NSW Premier Mike Baird has threatened to shut down music festivals which don’t improve their safety standards after an “unexpected level” of drug-related festival deaths. The...
Jan 4, 2016
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Record 80,000 Big Bash League crowd at the MCG
The MCG hosted a crowd of 80,883 for the Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades Big Bash League (BBL) clash last night (Saturday 2nd January), a record domestic crowd for the...
Jan 2, 2016
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WA Health issues drug and alcohol warning to summer festival fans
Festival goers in Western Australia have been warned to stay safe from the combined effects of drugs, alcohol and heat through the summer event season. West Australian Health...
Jan 2, 2016
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Woodford Folk Festival celebrates 30th anniversary
The Woodford Folk Festival is celebrating its 30th birthday with an attendance of more than 120,000 expected over its six days and nights between 27th December and 1st January....
Dec 29, 2015
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Enta reflects on a successful 2015
2015 saw six new customers join the enta community, with over 60 venues and organisations across Australia now using its leading ticketing, marketing and CRM solution With the...
Dec 29, 2015
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Gold Coast theme parks lengthen peak season operating hours
The Gold Coast’s leading theme parks - Dreamworld, Warner Bros. Movie World, WhiteWater World and Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast - have each extended their operating schedules during the...
Dec 28, 2015
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New location for bushfire affected Falls Festival
Organisers have advised that the Falls Music and Arts Festival is to go ahead despite a large bushfire burning nearby. The Festival, which begins tomorrow (28th December) will...
Dec 27, 2015
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Laservision and Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement unveil World-class Laser Light Show
Laservision’s new ‘Heartbeat of the Murray’ laser light show has opened at the Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement – an addition that is expected to increase visitor numbers and...
Dec 23, 2015
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Daktronics installs video displays at Kuwait Stadium
Daktronics has completed the design, manufacture and installation of two new HD LED video displays and an additional auxiliary display for the multipurpose Jaber Al-Ahmad...
Dec 23, 2015
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