News: Entertainment
Art installation event sees 5,500 nude participants transform Brisbane’s Story Bridge
Brisbane has today experienced an unusual transformation of its Story Bridge with 5,500 nude participants coming together for ‘Rising Tide’, a monumental live nude installation...
Oct 26, 2024
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Sydney's Footbridge Theatre to reopen after almost 20 years
After almost 20 years of use as a lecture hall, the University of Sydney’s Footbridge Theatre is set to reopen - managed by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. First opened in...
Oct 25, 2024
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Questions asked over Marvel Stadium security measures for Travis Scott concerts
Reports and imagery of concertgoers jumping barricades, fighting and throwing objects into the audience during American rapper Travis Scott's concerts at Melbourne's Marvel...
Oct 24, 2024
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Blockbusters at Perth venues contribute to $286 million boost for Western Australian economy
Premier Perth venues including RAC Arena, Optus Stadium and HBF Park with their ability to hold massive crowd numbers and deliver impressive and memorable event experiences,...
Oct 24, 2024
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Busselton $44 million Convention and Performing Arts Centre nears completion
Busselton's new $44 million Convention and Performing Arts Centre - ‘Saltwater’ - is nearing completion with an anticipated opening forecast for mid-2025. Situated across from...
Oct 24, 2024
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Indian authorities take action on ticket scalping
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in India calling for strict guidelines on the domestic resale market in the wake of ticket sale controversies for concerts by...
Oct 23, 2024
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Despite its success Moama Lights event to be discontinued
Murray River Council has decided to discontinue the Moama Lights event having recognised the resource demands required to deliver the event are no longer sustainable. While...
Oct 23, 2024
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Targeted Federal Government funding to support festivals and live music venues
The Australian Government, through ‘Revive Live’ is providing grants of $7.7 million to 110 organisations including 61 festival-based activities and 49 live music venues....
Oct 22, 2024
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Sydney Showground welcomes array of artists over live events season
Sydney Showground is welcoming an impressive array of artists over the live events season with the festival season officially beginning at the venue in early October –...
Oct 22, 2024
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International Music Summit Dubai looks to welcomes artists, investors and speakers
The United Arab Emirates is looking to enhance its music and entertainment credential with the upcoming hosting of the International Music Summit Dubai. Making its debut in the...
Oct 22, 2024
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20,000 capacity indoor arena part of NSW Government tender to revitalise Sydney's Entertainment Quarter
The NSW Government is to hold an open tender process for the long-term lease at the Entertainment Quarter in Sydney's Moore Park, with the aim to completely overhaul the...
Oct 21, 2024
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Melbourne’s accessible music event to feature over 20 acts
Melbourne’s Ability Fest is being held today at Alexandra Gardens and features more than 20 of Australia's biggest musical acts. The festival is supported with funding from the...
Oct 19, 2024
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Funlab looks at AI experimentation improve customer engagement
As part of plans to enhance its offerings and improve customer engagement around its ‘leisure-tainment’ venues Funlab is experimenting with artificial intelligence. Speaking at...
Oct 18, 2024
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Industry modelling shows Australian concert goers pay higher fees to ticketing giants than independent agencies
Consumers pay more than double in ticketing fees for live music concerts if a promoter uses Ticketek or Ticketmaster instead of an independent ticket agency of their choice,...
Oct 18, 2024
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MyVenue announces technology partnership with FreedomPay
MyVenue has revealed that it has become the first sport and entertainment point-of-sale solution certified by FreedomPay - the world’s largest independent payment gateway - on...
Oct 18, 2024
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ASM Global announces key Middle East appointments
ASM Global has announced two significant appointments that to its business operations in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) Region. The international venue management operator...
Oct 17, 2024
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Eurovision experience tours to Australia
The Eurovision live music show is touring for the first time since the Eurovision Song Contest began in 1956, presented by Eurodrama Entertainment, SL. Australia is the only...
Oct 17, 2024
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New attractions, entertainment and hospitality offerings among Dubai Global Village’s 29th edition
Dubai’s Global Village, the region’s popular outdoor destination, has opened its 29th edition offering new attractions, pavilions, upgraded markets, and an all-new dining plaza....
Oct 16, 2024
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Live Nation sets ‘the record straight on inaccuracies’ in Four Corners live entertainment investigation
Live Nation has released a lengthy fact sheet that systematically responds to a number of claims about its business and practices broadcast by Four Corners in a report on the...
Oct 15, 2024
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ASM Global announces new General Manager for Exhibition World Bahrain
Leading venue management company and producer of live experiences, ASM Global, has appointed convention industry specialist, Alan Pryor as their new General Manager for...
Oct 15, 2024
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Plans announced for replica of Las Vegas’s Sphere arena to be built in Abu Dhabi
USA-based Sphere Entertainment has revealed plans to build a new Sphere arena in Abu Dhabi in partnership with the Emirate’s Department of Culture and Tourism. The venue will...
Oct 14, 2024
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Funlab targeted in ransomware attack
Melbourne-based 'Leisure-tainment' business Funlab, which operates the Strike Bowling and Holey Moley brands, has confirmed that it has been the target of a cyberattack. As...
Oct 14, 2024
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Live Performance Australia says industry problems not the fault of one company
Live Performance Australia has backed entertainment giant Live Nation following a critical ABC report aired on Four Corners last night. The peak body for live arts and...
Oct 14, 2024
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Law changes proposed to reboot NSW nightlife, live music and entertainment precincts
The NSW Government’s Vibrancy Reforms being introduced to Parliament today are aimed at removing some of the barriers for councils, venues and businesses across the state to...
Oct 14, 2024
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