News: Entertainment
$1 million boost for regional arts and cultural activities in Wellington
Open air events at the New Zealand Festival will be free to the public for three weeks in February and March next year thanks to funding support from the Wellington Regional...
Sep 13, 2015
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Concert promoter Andrew McManus arrested following FBI sting
Concert promoter Andrew McManus, who has backed tours by Whitney Houston, Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac, Kiss and Mötley Crüe, has been arrested following a joint sting involving the...
Sep 11, 2015
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Domain Stadium set for biggest ever three months
The months of September, October and November will see the largest run of major events in Domain Stadium’s history. During this period Perth Stadium Management will host more...
Sep 10, 2015
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BHP Billiton to sponsor Perth Stadium Precinct
While the new Perth Stadium will not have a naming rigth sponsor, BHP Billiton has committed $5 million towards developing a boardwalk and amphitheatre in the Perth Stadium...
Sep 9, 2015
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Long term viability of cinema in jeopardy as attendances shrink
Average cinema ticket prices in Australia have risen by more than 22% since 2009 to a 30-year high while attendances have fallen by about 14% in the past 10 years. Exhibitors...
Sep 8, 2015
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AEG partners with Pogoseat to facilitate real time seat and VIP upgrades
Leading sports and entertainment presenter, AEG, and mobile upgrade app Pogoseat®, have entered into a new partnership that will provide fans the opportunity to upgrade their...
Sep 8, 2015
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Magic Memories offers special photographic momentoes to Shrek’s Adventure! guests
Queenstown-based Magic Memoires has introduced leading edge technology and design to create a seamless experience between attractions and the photographs guests take home as...
Sep 7, 2015
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Sydney Opera House awarded for sustainability leadership
The Sydney Opera House has been awarded a 4 Star Green Star performance rating by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), putting the iconic venue among a select few...
Sep 7, 2015
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Mackay venue named APACA Performing Arts Centre of the year
The Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC) has taken home the 2015 Australian Performing Arts Centre's Association's (APACA) Drover's Award for Performing Arts Centre...
Sep 6, 2015
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New entity to manage Sydney’s stadium network
The NSW Government’s announcement that it will invest more than $1 billion in the development and upgrading of sport stadiums in Sydney is also set to see major changes in the...
Sep 5, 2015
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Safety a priority as the Royal Adelaide Show opens
The 2015 Royal Adelaide Show has opened with organisers the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia pledging it has done “everything in our power” to...
Sep 5, 2015
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Margaret Court Arena receives LEED Gold certification
Melbourne's Margaret Court Arena has become the first sport and entertainment arena in Australia to receive a LEED Gold certification. The ‘green’ arena, which is fast becoming...
Sep 4, 2015
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Battlefield Sports granted European Union patent for laser tag technology
Leading laser tag systems provider Battlefield Sports has announced that the European Patent Register has published its intention to grant it a patent for its flexible laser tag...
Sep 3, 2015
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Revived Hong Kong amusement park to close after popular season
Having entertained a million visitors since it opened in late June, Hong Kong's revived Lai Yuen Amusement Park has closed after its summer season. Located at Lai Yuen Park on...
Sep 3, 2015
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Live Performance Industry worth more than $1.51 billion to the Australian economy
Australia's live performance industry outperformed the retail and accommodation industries in 2014, with Live Performance Australia (LPA) revealing that the industry generated...
Sep 3, 2015
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Western Australian theatre companies express fears over Federal arts funding changes
Theatre companies in Western Australia have criticised the Federal Government’s planned changes in arts funding and the uncertainty created by the new National Program of...
Sep 1, 2015
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Etihad Stadium looks to boost revenues from increased branding
Melbourne's Etihad Stadium is looking to boost revenues from its internal real estate with an ambitious strategy to lease its spaces for a range of marketing installations....
Sep 1, 2015
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VMA presents After Five Functions across Australia
The Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] (VMA) is to stage its popular After 5! functions at key venues across Australia. Following the success of recent events at...
Sep 1, 2015
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Rebranded NBL promises improved engagement with fans
The new-look and rebranded National Basketball League (NBL) has pledged to match rival sporting codes in delivering high quality digital content to its fans. The recent...
Sep 1, 2015
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Elton John to farewell landmark Sydney entertainment venue
Sir Elton John is to farewell the Qantas Credit Union Arena (QCUA), formerly known as Sydney Entertainment Centre, with a concert at the landmark venue on Saturday 19th...
Sep 1, 2015
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Eventbrite reduces fees to offer savings for Australian customers
Leading self-service ticketing platform Eventbrite has announced that it will lower its payment processing fees for its Australian customers. After 16 months in the Australian...
Sep 1, 2015
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Live music lounge tops Sydney Town Hall during spring
Locals and visitors can kick-back at a New York-style rooftop venue complete with garden furniture, a bar and live music from some of Sydney’s finest artists at Sydney Town Hall...
Aug 30, 2015
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Circus Oz creates circus hub
After its first year in the new purpose-built space in Collingwood, Circus Oz has built a genuine 'circus hub' where an incredibly diverse range of circus artists gather to...
Aug 30, 2015
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Queensland Government and Village Roadshow to build super stage
The Queensland Government has reached an in-principle agreement to build a 4,000 metre² super stage at Village Roadshow’s Oxenford Studios in a partnership that will...
Aug 29, 2015
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