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Priava backs EVANZ’s Rising Star
Leading cloud based venue and event management system provider Priava has underlined its market growth and future prospects by again sponsoring the Rising Star Award at the...
Dec 22, 2015
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Australian Badminton Open to stage Shanghai event
In a move to strengthen Australia’s international badminton with China, the Australian Badminton Open (ABO) has announced that itwill stage a local launch event in China at the...
Dec 22, 2015
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Productivity Commission calls for weekend pay changes in entertainment, hospitality and retail
The Productivity Commission has recommended changes to weekend penalty rates, calling for Sunday rates to be brought into line with Saturday's time-and-a-half payments. The...
Dec 21, 2015
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Ed Sheeran and Fleetwood Mac announced as Ticketmaster’s ‘tickets of the year’
Ticketmaster in Australia and New Zealand has announced the acts that ticket buyers thought were the Tickets of the Year – Fleetwood Mac in New Zealand and Ed Sheeran in...
Dec 21, 2015
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Priava venue management software chosen by Vodafone Events Centre
Leading cloud-based venue management software company Priava, has announced that Auckland’s Vodafone Events Centre has selected its technology to manage an existing 4,600 metre²...
Dec 20, 2015
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Village Roadshow plans new rollercoaster, hotel and lakeside attraction at Movie World
Village Roadshow is planning to expand its Warner Bros. Movie World attraction on the Gold Coast with plans for a new rollercoaster, a nine-storey hotel and a “new attraction...
Dec 19, 2015
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Melbourne Museum to host world premiere of ‘Jurassic World: The Exhibition’
Melbourne Museum is to host the world premiere of Jurassic World: The Exhibition - based on the film Jurassic World, one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history - as of...
Dec 19, 2015
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Christchurch Art Gallery reopens after multi-million dollar repair project
The Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu, closed since the earthquakes of 2011, has today (19th December) reopened to the public following a $57 million repair project....
Dec 19, 2015
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Christchurch City Council to receive $635 million post-earthquake insurance settlement
Christchurch City Council is to receive a global settlement of $635 million from its insurers for all its facilities damaged in the 2010/11 Canterbury earthquakes, including...
Dec 18, 2015
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Live Performance Australia demands that ticketing companies protect consumers
Live Performance Australia (LPA), the peak industry body that administers the Ticketing Code of Practice for the live performance industry, has this week reminded Australia’s...
Dec 18, 2015
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ANZ Stadium looks forward to a massive 2016
After enjoying a massive year in which hosted a historic NRL Grand Final, the Socceroos winning the AFC Asian Cup and concert events with major acts AC/DC, Taylor Swift and the...
Dec 18, 2015
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Momentum grows for new Townsville Stadium
The push for a new stadium for the city of Townsville, given impetus with the North Queensland Cowboys’ historic win in the 2015 NRL Grand Final, has been boosted by city...
Dec 17, 2015
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Soundwave cancellation leads to ticket refund dispute
After days of speculation, promoter AJ Maddah has cancelled the 2016 Soundwave Festival less than a month before it was due to begin. The cancellation of the Festival, that was...
Dec 17, 2015
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Winners announced for seventh annual Auckland Theatre Awards
The Auckland Theatre Awards' seventh annual ceremony has seen the acknowledgement of the outstanding work of theatre makers across the city. Presented on 7th December and chosen...
Dec 16, 2015
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Perth Elizabeth Quay set for spectacular January opening
West Australians and visitors will be treated to a spectacular display of lasers, lights and water fountains when Perth's new Elizabeth Quay precinct opens to the public on...
Dec 16, 2015
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Events and research back NSW Government claims to be ‘sporting capital of Australia in 2016’
The NSW Government is claiming that NSW is “Australia’s undisputed home of major sporting events”, highlighting that the State is set to host more than double the number of...
Dec 16, 2015
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Disney to entertain young racegoers at Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
Families will be the biggest winners at the 2016 Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix, with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation announcing that Disney will be aiming to keep both...
Dec 15, 2015
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TicketServ provides SRO ticketing solution at Frankston Arts Centre
The Frankston Arts Centre has joined the growing number of sites using the SRO ticketing solution supplied and supported by TicketServ Asia Pacific. Frankston Arts Centre went...
Dec 15, 2015
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No Soundwave in 2017, doubts over January 2016 festivals
Soundwave organiser AJ Maddah has revealed that there will be "definitely no" 2017 edition of the flagship hard and heavy music festival. Responding to a fan on Twitter, Maddah...
Dec 15, 2015
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VMA unveils new look annual venue professionals awards
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) Limited [VMA] has unveiled a new look for its industry professional awards, adopting a fresh approach to its Venue...
Dec 15, 2015
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Malaysia loses credibility as a host for international sport and entertainment events
Malaysia’s reputation as a host of international sports and entertainment events has been dealt another blow with the cancellation of the 2015 Women’s World Squash...
Dec 14, 2015
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Australia Council steps away from supporting youth theatre
The latest round of Australia Council grants appears to have moved away from supporting youth theatre with 10 of 13 youth performing arts companies losing funding. Within...
Dec 13, 2015
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Canberra to welcome return of Enlighten 2016
Canberra’s Enlighten event will light up the nation’s capital for the sixth year in March next year. Set against a magical and illuminated backdrop Enlighten 2016 will feature a...
Dec 13, 2015
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Australia Council announces $10.4 million in arts funding
The Australia Council for the Arts has announced $10.4 million of investment in Australian arts through its September grants round. Australia Council Chief Executive Officer...
Dec 13, 2015
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