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Staging Connections takeover completed
US-based company Freeman has completed the acquisition of event services company Staging Connections. The takeover provides Freeman with an immediate presence throughout the...
Oct 30, 2015
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Fitness Australia and Leisure-net to bring networking event to Melbourne
Fitness Australia and Leisure-net Solutions will today be launching active-net Australasia at the 2015 National Symposium. Due to take place in Melbourne in July next year, the...
Oct 29, 2015
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Significant attendance falls across Stadiums Queensland venues
Attendance at Stadiums Queensland venues saw a significant fall during the 2014/15 financial year, dipping to a total of 3,927,971 compared with crowds of 4,461,648 in 2013/14....
Oct 29, 2015
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Leisure industry embraces Halloween events
Having become a major drawcard at theme parks and attractions throughout the world, Halloween events appear to have grown massively this year with a range of other leisure...
Oct 28, 2015
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‘Flying Aces’ set to take-off at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is set to welcome thrill seekers from around the world onboard its record breaking roller coaster Flying Aces, acclaimed for having the world’s tallest...
Oct 28, 2015
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AALARA announces new General Manager appointment
The Australian Amusement Leisure & Recreation Association (AALARA) has announced the appointment of Kristy Ahrens as its new General Manager. Announcing the appointment, AALARA...
Oct 28, 2015
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Melbourne Festival announces best box office results in a decade
The 2016 Melbourne Festival, which ended on Sunday (25th October), has posted a total box office take of approximately $3.3 million, the strongest result in over a decade. The...
Oct 27, 2015
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BIG4 Holiday Parks’ Best of the Best announced at Gala Awards
BIG4 Holiday Parks paid tribute to excellence and its champions at the BIG4 Annual Awards held in Canberra’s Parliament House last Thursday (22nd October 2015). The gala evening...
Oct 27, 2015
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Rider sues over plane versus ferris wheel crash
A woman has reportedly commenced legal action seeking $750,000 in compensation following an unusual 2011 accident where a light aeroplane crashed into a ferris wheel during the...
Oct 26, 2015
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Global sport and entertainment organisation CSM set its sights on Asia
Global sport and entertainment business, CSM, has revealed that it is looking to expand in Asia following the completion by Providence Equity Partners of the acquisition of...
Oct 24, 2015
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New Zealand's largest all-weather indoor entertainment centre to be built in Rotorua
Construction is scheduled to begin in January on a new $15 million family entertainment centre development in Rotorua - which is expected to attract an estimated 200,000...
Oct 24, 2015
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Venue Management School prepares for 2015 program
The Venue Management School (VMS) is currently preparing for its 2015 intake of students for its program which begins on Sunday 8th November. Offered by the Venue Management...
Oct 23, 2015
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Australian Performing Arts Market 2016 program announced
From 22nd to 26th February 2016 artistic eyes will once again be firmly fixed on Brisbane for the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM), the leading biennial industry event...
Oct 21, 2015
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AttracTivity Entertainment announces expansion plans
Having established itself as a unique family leisure and entertainment facility since its opening in Sydney in July, AttracTivity Entertainment is now seeking suitable similar...
Oct 20, 2015
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Amphitheatre to be centrepiece of new Gold Coast Cultural Precinct
An outdoor theatre, integrated into the surrounding Artscape, is to become the centrepiece of Stage 1 of the Gold Coast Cultural Precinct development. To be open in time for the...
Oct 20, 2015
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Cairns Aquis integrated resort project back on agenda
The $8.15 billion Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort at Yorkeys Knob near Cairns is reportedly back on track with Hong Kong developer Tony Fung apparently having signed a Process...
Oct 18, 2015
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Arrested promoter Andrew McManus speaks out, has passport returned
Having been arrested by Police in early September, concert promoter Andrew McManus’ representatives have issued a statement saying he will “strenuously defend the charges that...
Oct 18, 2015
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Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub gets an effective AV solution
Opened in March, the new Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub is a multi-purpose venue that offers a centre for cultural and performing arts activities to the west of Sydney...
Oct 16, 2015
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Waterplay releases new Cirque product collection
Leading aquatic play solutions company Waterplay® Solutions has released Cirque, a theatrical collection of play features designed to create an aquatic spectacular for all ages...
Oct 16, 2015
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Ayers Rock Resort adds to events program
Ayers Rock Resort has unveiled its line-up of major events for 2016, with two new ones new ones adding to the mix. Tjungu Festival, Uluru Camel Cup, Outback Marathon and the...
Oct 16, 2015
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More than 300 artists to perform at 2016 MOFO contemporary music and art festival in Hobart
The line-up for Hobart's MOFO festival of contemporary music and art has been announced, with more than 300 artists listed to perform over the festivals three day duration from...
Oct 16, 2015
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Adelaide the sole Australian city invited to join exclusive International Festival City Network
Adelaide’s reputation as a festival city has been bolstered by an invitation to join the inaugural International Festivals City Network (IFCN). Adelaide’s invitation, the only...
Oct 15, 2015
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moshtix solves hard ticket headaches with social ticketing portal
The Ticket Group’s live music brand, moshtix has launched a new promotional ticketing portal, Streetix – created to solve the long standing headache of administering hard...
Oct 14, 2015
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His Maj opens its doors to the public
One of Western Australia’s landmark venues – His Majesty’s Theatre – will be open to the public on Sunday 18th October as part of this year’s Perth Heritage Days. The Edwardian...
Oct 14, 2015
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