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Ongoing growth and increased site competition in trampoline arena sector
Australia's trampoline arena sector continues to grow, with multi-site operators expanding, and new entrants opening facilities across Australia. Amid the growth,...
Aug 11, 2015
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Revamped Capitol Theatre reopens in Singapore
Singapore's Capitol Theatre has reopened after a billion-dollar facelift. With the addition of a retail mall and the upcoming opening of residences and a hotel on the site, the...
Aug 11, 2015
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NRL secures new free to air television deal
The NRL has secured a new four-year television deal with Channel Nine from 2018 that will see the second match of future State of Origin series played on a Sunday night. The new...
Aug 11, 2015
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White Night festival to return to Melbourne in 2016
Melbourne's popular dusk-to-dawn arts festival White Night is to return in 2016, but the Victorian Government will not reveal the cost of hosting the event. The spectacle, which...
Aug 10, 2015
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Nelson City Council votes to upgrade and reopen the Trafalgar Centre
Nelson City Council is to proceed with strengthening works to reopen the Trafalgar Centre - which has been closed since December 2013. Councillors recently have accepted a...
Aug 10, 2015
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Queensland Government secures funding for travelling school for show children
The children of show families will continue to have their own travelling school thanks to a $400,000 investment from the Queensland Government. Visiting the Ekka today (10th...
Aug 10, 2015
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Singapore Sports Hub aims to be recognised among the world’s top venues
Celebrating its recent official opening, the S$1.3 billion Singapore Sports Hub is aiming for recognition as one of the world's top sporting venues. Located at a 35 hectarea...
Aug 10, 2015
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Frontier Touring named the Number One Concert Promoter in the World
Frontier Touring has been celebrating the news that it is the world’s number 1 independent concert promoter, according to leading US publication Billboard. Billboard's half...
Aug 9, 2015
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ANZ Stadium due to break highest annual event attendances since the 2000 Olympics
After a whirlwind 220 days of sport and entertainment, ANZ Stadium has topped one million fans for 2015 and is on track to post its highest annual attendance for events since...
Aug 9, 2015
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Mayoral candidate urges sale of Auckland's 'surplus' Stadiums
Stephen Berry, leader of Affordable Auckland and a candidate in the city's 2016 Mayoral election, believes that Auckland Council should change its entire approach to managing...
Aug 9, 2015
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Long-term capital works funding approved for The Events Centre Caloundra
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council has approved an injection of long-term capital works funding for its oldest and largest venue, The Events Centre Caloundra. Aiming to improve...
Aug 9, 2015
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'Perfect day' for Royal Queensland Show opening
Blessed with fine weather, the Royal Queensland Show has opened its gates for the 138th year on in Brisbane. The annual 10-day Ekka is a celebration of Queensland's agriculture...
Aug 7, 2015
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West End operator to manage Sydney's upgraded Theatre Royal
Leading West End and Broadway operator Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) is to enter the Australian venue market with the announcement that it will become part of the upgrading and...
Aug 7, 2015
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Amusement ride operators to undergo Ekka safety audits
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is working with amusement ride operators to ensure thrill-seekers and other patrons have a fun and safe trip to this year’s Ekka....
Aug 7, 2015
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Funding shortfall sees the Perth Theatre Company cancel the remainder of its 2015 season
A significant shortfall in corporate and sponsorship support has caused the Perth Theatre Company (PTC) to cancel the two remaining productions of its 2015 season. The company...
Aug 6, 2015
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Repucom appoints Shane Mattiske to Managing Director role in Australia
Global sport and entertainment information analysts Repucom has appointed Shane Mattiske in a joint Managing Director’s role to drive Repucom’s consulting division in Australia...
Aug 6, 2015
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iiNet Social Post unveiled at Perth Arena
Perth Arena founding partner iiNet has launched a new cutting edge permanent installation at the venue, the iiNet Social Post. Standing at 4.6 metres tall, the iiNet Social Post...
Aug 5, 2015
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North Sydney Council plans $190 million renewal program
North Sydney Council is planning a series of ambitious plans to overhaul key parts of its infrastructure including a $72 million makeover of its Olympic Pool. The schemes, which...
Aug 5, 2015
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Perth Arena ranked number one in Australia
Perth Arena continues to shine on the world stage after being announced as the number one Australian venue by music industry publication, Pollstar. The magazine’s mid-year...
Aug 4, 2015
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Forsyth Barr Stadium looks for first annual profit
The CCO (council controlled organisation) running Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is poised to deliver its first profit on the back of tighter finances and a cash injection from...
Aug 3, 2015
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Budget dispute sees cancellation of Corroboree Sydney
Corroboree Sydney will not be held this year after Destination NSW, the NSW Government's tourism and events agency, refused to increase its financial support for the festival....
Aug 3, 2015
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Lamington National Park celebrates its 100th birthday on World Ranger Day
The Lamington National Park on the Gold Coast hinterland celebrated its 100th birthday yesterday (Friday 31st July) - which also marked World Ranger Day. Covering more than...
Jul 31, 2015
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Mahbilil Festival to showcase best of Kakadu culture
Kakadu in the Northern Territory will celebrate the best in Indigenous music, arts and bushfoods at next month's Mahbilil Festival. To be held on 5th September, the free...
Jul 30, 2015
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Enrolments open for 2015 Venue Management School and Graduate Institute
The Committee of the Asia-Pacific’s Venue Management School has recently opened enrolments for the 2015 Venue Management School (VMS) and Graduate Institute (GI) - with student...
Jul 30, 2015
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