News: Entertainment
Report reveals unexpected seismic strength of Napier’s Art Deco heritage
New Zealand’s Art Deco Trust has revealed new information and encouraging evidence highlighting the seismic strength of Napier’s post 1931 buildings being considerably more...
Nov 26, 2015
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Australian Council welcomes part return of NPEA funding
Australia Council for the Arts Chief Executive Tony Grybowski has welcomed the return of $8 million per annum as a result of changes to arts funding announced by Federal...
Nov 26, 2015
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2015 AEG Ogden Scholarship Winner revealed at Venue Management School
James Parkinson, Auckland Stadiums’ Head of Business Improvement has been presented with the 2015 AEG Ogden Scholarship. Presented during the recent Venue Management School...
Nov 26, 2015
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Global Celebration of William Shakespeare to reach millions in 2016
Shakespeare Lives, a major global programme for 2016 celebrating Shakespeare’s works and his influence on culture, education and society on the 400th anniversary of his death...
Nov 25, 2015
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O’Brien Group secures Suncorp Stadium catering management rights
The O’Brien Group has secured Suncorp Stadium's catering rights following a Stadiums Queensland tender process. Stadiums Queensland went to market earlier this year seeking...
Nov 24, 2015
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Media metrics identifies the rise of the ‘omnivore fan’
A new breed of sport fans, described as “omnivore fans”, is changing the demographic and cultural profiles of the followers of Australian football codes according to recently...
Nov 24, 2015
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Hobart City Council approves part demolition of Odeon Theatre, the 'finest building in Tasmania'
Hobart City Council has given permission to developers to partially demolish the city’s Odeon Theatre on Liverpool Street. Described in May 1916 by then Hobart Lord Mayor LH...
Nov 24, 2015
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Sydney Olympic Park gears up for massive day of events
Sydney Olympic Park is preparing for a diverse and busy day of major events on Saturday 28th November, with Taylor Swift, Stereosonic, 2015 AUS X Open and the Australian Short...
Nov 24, 2015
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The Entertainment Grounds marks one year anniversary in style
Gosford’s The Entertainment Grounds has celebrated its one year anniversary with a massive concert event and plans for much bigger things. Commenting on its achievements through...
Nov 22, 2015
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Ticketek uses new data management platform to target audiences
Ticketing company Ticketek has recently gone live with a new data management platform (DMP) that not only gives the marketing team a single customer view, but which also opens...
Nov 22, 2015
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Gemba Australia expands Asian presence with new board appointment
Leading sport and entertainment agency, Gemba has moved to extend its profile in Asian markets with the appointment of former adidas Asia-Pacific head Christophe Bezu to its...
Nov 21, 2015
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Why do Melbourne's influencers want to see Etihad Stadium 'bulldozed'?
The status of Etihad Stadium in Melbourne would appear to have seldom been as precarious as in recent weeks. In the sports mad Victorian capital, where media need endless...
Nov 21, 2015
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Federal Government rethinks arts funding with changes to unpopular NPEA initiative
Federal Arts and Communications Minister Mitch Fifield has announced that the Australian Government will partially reverse funding cuts to the Australia Council, returning $32...
Nov 20, 2015
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IAAPA recognises Asian attractions for excellence in human resources, entertainment and marketing
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) 2015 Brass Ring Awards have recognised Asian attractions, including Ocean Park, Hong Kong; Ferrari World...
Nov 19, 2015
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Kidz Kingdom at Rainbow’s End judged the best FEC in the world
Kidz Kingdom family entertainment centre at Auckland theme park Rainbow’s End has been named the top global family entertainment centre at the International Association of...
Nov 19, 2015
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Attraktion! opens 600-seat 4D Theatre at LEWA Wonderland in Xi'an
Leading 4D theatre technology developers Attraktion! has announced details of its recently completed installation of one of the largest 4D theatres in the world in the Chinese...
Nov 18, 2015
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Richard Amon moves to head Disability Sport & Recreation
City of Casey Sport and Leisure Manager Richard Amon has moved to take on a new role as Chief Executive of Disability Sport & Recreation. Commenting on his move, Amon stated...
Nov 18, 2015
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Carriageworks collaboration to boost Sydney’s arts and culture
Asia’s ultimate boy band, a herd of 30 life-sized horses and an exhibition about one of Australia’s largest industrial disputes are being delivered thanks to a partnership...
Nov 18, 2015
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Sydney Olympic Park's most memorable moments since 2000
In ongoing celebrations of this year's 15th anniversary of Sydney Olympic Park, where thousands of events have been staged since the closing ceremony of the 'best Games ever',...
Nov 17, 2015
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EVANZ announces 2015 industry awards finalists
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has announced the finalists in its third annual industry awards. Introduced in 2013, the awards recognise and reward...
Nov 16, 2015
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Venue managers assess security after Paris terror attacks
As the world reacts to the terrorist attacks in Paris over the weekend, venue managers are assessing the need for more security at live events. The largest death toll from the...
Nov 16, 2015
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UFC193 event delivers record $9.5 million ticket sales at Etihad Stadium
Etihad Stadium has reported a massive success from Sunday’s much discussed UFC193 event, reporting ticket sales in excess of $9.5 million which the venue says is a house record....
Nov 16, 2015
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Staging Rentals and Construction marks 25 years of industry operations
The recently rebranded Staging Rentals & Construction (SRC) is this month celebrating its 25th year in business as a supplier of event equipment and construction to the events...
Nov 16, 2015
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Tropfest short film festival cancelled due to ‘terrible’ financial mismanagement
Tropfest, Australia’s best known and most widely attended public film festival, has been dramatically cancelled with less than a month’s notice. Tropfest Founder John Polson...
Nov 13, 2015
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