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New creative team to lead Auckland Theatre Awards
Following the resounding success of the 2014 Auckland Theatre Awards (ATA), which introduced a formal judging panel for the first time, founders Kip Chapman and Rachel Forman...
Aug 28, 2015
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Australia Council report explains ways for Australian audiences to experience more Indigenous art
A new research report released by the Australia Council for the Arts examines the gap between public opinion and audience attendance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...
Aug 27, 2015
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New management for Wyndham’s Encore Events Centre
Wyndham City has announced the appointment of Venue Management Services (VMS) to manage the refurbished Encore Events Centre. VMS will manage the dramatically refurbished venue...
Aug 27, 2015
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Australian Music Week to be a five-day celebration of live music
A new music and live performance conference and festival, Australian Music Week, is being billed as a five-day celebration of live music and showcase of Australian and...
Aug 25, 2015
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STC welcomes Jonathan Church as new Artistic Director
The Sydney Theatre Company (STC) has announced that British artist Jonathan Church will succeed Andrew Upton as Artistic Director. Church will succeed outgoing STC Artistic...
Aug 25, 2015
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Sydney New Year’s Eve brings Harbour Bridge to life
New technology will transform both sides of the Harbour Bridge pylons into giant screens for creative displays for 2015 Sydney New Year’s Eve. As well as being the focal point...
Aug 21, 2015
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Ardent Leisure records profit dip but looks at FEC expansion
Having posted a 34.4% decline in net profit for the financial year to the end of June, compared to the 2013/14 result, with profits of $32.1 million, Ardent Leisure is looking...
Aug 20, 2015
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Study recommends $1.85 billion spending on Sydney stadiums
A new study on the future of Sydney's sporting venues is reportedly set to recommend a lavish $1.85 billion spending program on the city's major venues, with the construction of...
Aug 20, 2015
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Three more years of Glory at nib Stadium
Perth Glory has sealed a new venue agreement with VenuesWest to make nib Stadium its home for the next three years, and with an option for a further two. The new Deed of License...
Aug 20, 2015
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Construction underway on Brisbane's new southside theatre
Construction of a new multicultural performing arts centre, that will benefit the multicultural community in Brisbane’s southside, is underway. Located at DM Henderson Park next...
Aug 20, 2015
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Opening of Kingpin Darwin marks new era for Ardent Leisure
Following the success of its Family Entertainment Centre (FEC) division in the USA, Ardent Leisure has brought concepts used by the North American-based Main Event business to a...
Aug 19, 2015
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Australia's first LEGOLAND Discovery Centre to open in Melbourne
Global leisure giant Merlin Entertainments plc and Federation Centres have announced that Australia's first LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre will be developed in Melbourne's landmark...
Aug 19, 2015
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International architects, Populous, officially recognised for innovation
Global architecture firm, Populous, has been named in the top 20 of BRW’s 50 Most Innovative companies 2015 in Australia. Populous, with its main Australasian bases in Sydney...
Aug 19, 2015
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Disney joins the Stadia and Arena 2015 cast
The Disney Institute will give the Closing Keynote at next month’s Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific 2015 conference, with organisers announcing that the Disney Institute’s Alice...
Aug 18, 2015
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AFL announces record-breaking $2.5 billion television deal
The AFL has announced the largest broadcasting deal in Australian sports history - worth more than $2.5 billion - that will see more games broadcast live in more parts of...
Aug 17, 2015
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New Perth Theatre Trust partnership focuses on arts for young people
Perth Theatre Trust has announced a new partnership with AWESOME Arts to deliver high quality theatre performances at the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia as part of...
Aug 17, 2015
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Malaysian attractions operator prepares stock market listing
Having amassing a significant portfolio of attractions, entertainment and tourism assets, Malaysia-based Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels Sdn Bhd (TARH) is to float shares on...
Aug 17, 2015
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Virtual reality gaming centre debuts in Melbourne
Zero Latency, a new 'virtual-reality theme park' has opened in a warehouse-sized facility in North Melbourne. Allowing up to six people to inhabit a virtual world at a time, the...
Aug 17, 2015
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Ticketmaster partners with Crown Resort venues in Melbourne and Perth
Leading ticket seller Ticketmaster Australia has announced its selection as the exclusive ticketing partner for Crown Resorts in Perth and Melbourne. Ticketmaster has commenced...
Aug 15, 2015
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Adelaide study shows 157 venues hosted live music events in May
In response to the University of Tasmania’s report newly released report identifying the live music industry as a significant contributor to national and state economies, Music...
Aug 14, 2015
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Live Music worth over $15 billion to Australia in 2014
New national research conducted by the University of Tasmania (UTAS) and released this week by the Live Music Office shows the live music sector contributed $15.7 billion of...
Aug 13, 2015
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Rooty Hill RSL plans new $55 million entertainment centre
Rooty Hill RSL in Western Sydney has announced plans to construct a 2,000 seat entertainment centre. The plan, which will see $40 million spent on a 2,000-seat entertainment...
Aug 12, 2015
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Live music a big contributor to the South Australian economy
Famous names like Jimmy Barnes, Sia Furler and Bon Scott cut their musical teeth in South Australia, with their songs going on to leave a significant imprint on modern...
Aug 12, 2015
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Live Performance Australia speaks out on arts funding
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has spoken out on the value of the arts and made representations on future funding for Australia's live entertainment sector. Speaking at the...
Aug 12, 2015
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