News: Entertainment
Hoyts to develop eight-cinema complex in new Melbourne entertainment precinct
Hoyts have reached an agreement to build a new cinema complex as part of a proposed multi-million dollar entertainment precinct in Docklands, Melbourne. The developers of...
Nov 13, 2015
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Perth Arena attracts interstate and overseas crowds
The value of the Perth Arena in attracting interstate and overseas visitors has been confirmed by newly released research that shows more than 275,000 people have travelled from...
Nov 12, 2015
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Lendlease to construct $338 million Rod Laver Arena refurbishment
A massive refurbishment of Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena will include a new eastern entrance ‘pod’, new equipment rigging facilities so the venue can host larger entertainment...
Nov 12, 2015
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Wanda Group plan new Gold Coast theme park
Wang Jianlin, Chairman of China’s Wanda Group, is reportedly set to develop a major new theme park on Queensland’s Gold Coast. According to a report in the Gold Coast Bulletin ,...
Nov 11, 2015
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ANZ Stadium among Top Four finalists at Australian Event Awards
Two of the biggest football events ever witnessed in Sydney, the back-to-back visits by Tottenham Hotspur and English Premier League champions Chelsea, have been announced as...
Nov 11, 2015
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Enchanted Kingdom to launch new ‘flying theatre’
Philippines amusement park Enchanted Kingdom has announced that it will open its most ambitious project to-date, the AGILA Flying Theatre in June next year. Set to offer the...
Nov 11, 2015
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Arts Minister Mitch Fifield looks at NPEA revision
Recently appointed Australian Minister for the Arts Mitch Fifield is reportedly looking at a series of changes to the controversial National Program for Excellence in the Arts...
Nov 11, 2015
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MCG appoints Event Aid to run event day first aid services
After almost a century of service, the St John Ambulance has lost the right to provide emergency medical assistance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with the Melbourne Cricket...
Nov 11, 2015
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Busy fortnight of leading professional development conferences in New Zealand
New Zealand’s leading industry associations for fitness, recreation and venues are holding their major annual conferences in the second half of November, making for a busy...
Nov 10, 2015
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State Theatre Centre of WA to be key venue for the 2016 Perth Festival
More than 80 performances across 32 days will see the State Theatre Centre of WA become one of the key performance hubs of the 2016 Perth International Arts Festival (PIAF). As...
Nov 10, 2015
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Enta partners with Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
Enta Australasia has welcomed the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre into its community of users of the world leading enta ticketing, marketing and CRM solution. Located 50 minutes...
Nov 9, 2015
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Adelaide Festival Centre launches 2016 season
The Adelaide Festival Centre has launched what it describes as an “eclectic and electric” 2016 season program, featuring more than 671 artists, in 234 performances throughout...
Nov 9, 2015
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Auckland Theatre Awards release 2015 ceremony details
The Auckland Theatre Awards have announced details of the seventh annual ceremony, promising a fresh perspective from the recently appointed creative team of Producer, Sophie...
Nov 9, 2015
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Music industry contributed $472 million to New Zealand's economy in 2014
The music industry contributed $472 million to New Zealand’s economy, an increase of 4.4% from $452.2 million in 2013, supporting the employment of 4,295 full-time equivalent...
Nov 8, 2015
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Adelaide Oval wins further multiple design and innovation awards
Having already secured a number of awards for its design and innovation, the Adelaide Oval has enjoyed a remarkable week of recognition, with a series of further awards...
Nov 7, 2015
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Australian and New Zealand FECs do battle for IAAPA Brass Ring Award
Kidz Kingdom at Auckland theme park Rainbow's End and Wyncity Bowl and Entertainment at Werribee in Victoria are competing for recognition as the world’s top family...
Nov 6, 2015
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QPAC reveals new membership program
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has commenced a membership program that aims to enhance visitor experiences, delivering valuable savings for every member visit to...
Nov 6, 2015
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Program revealed for 2016 Perth International Arts Festival
A grand-scale opening concert featuring acclaimed local musicians and writers will launch the 2016 Perth International Arts Festival (PIAF) in February. The Home concert, which...
Nov 6, 2015
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New Zealand architecture honoured in national awards
A new performing arts centre at Iona College, Havelock North, has won this year’s the top New Zealand architecture award. The Blyth Performing Arts Centre was designed by...
Nov 5, 2015
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Canberra Theatre Centre Upgrades with ETC and Sound Advice
The Canberra Theatre Centre (CTC) is enjoying acclaim and applause after installing a top-notch lighting system with the support and expertise of staging and lighting...
Nov 5, 2015
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Publication celebrates the history of the Qantas Credit Union Arena
That’s Entertainment! , a limited edition commemorative book that captures the history of Sydney’s entertainment centre, the Qantas Credit Union Arena, has been released today....
Nov 4, 2015
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OzAsia Festival grows its audience and looks to expand
Organisers of this year's OzAsia Festival are delighted with attendance numbers, which exceeded 230,000 compared to an average of 60,000 people in previous years. The...
Nov 4, 2015
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New Attraktions technology confirmed for new Malaysian visitor location
Attraktion!, the Austrian inventor of media-based attraction formats, has confirmed that it is install three of its products at a new visitor attraction in Malaysia. Operated by...
Nov 3, 2015
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Melbourne to host Asia-Pacific Performing Arts Triennial
Victoria’s best performing arts talent will collaborate with leading artists from across Asia to present an unprecedented four-month program of Asia-Pacific performing arts in...
Nov 2, 2015
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