News: Entertainment
Brisbane’s Thomas Dixon Centre announces VenuesLive as its new hospitality partner
Thomas Dixon Centre, home of Queensland Ballet, the Van Norton Li Community Health Institute and Ausdance Queensland, has announced VenuesLive as its new hospitality partner....
Oct 14, 2024
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Four Corners program scrutinises Live Nation’s practices within Australian music industry
ABC's ‘Four Corners’ program which aired tonight, scrutinised the practices of Live Nation - the world’s largest live entertainment company, behind some of the biggest concerts...
Oct 13, 2024
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Leap Event Technology set to debut new innovative event solutions at SXSW Sydney
Leap Event Technology will be showcasing their expanding suite of event technology solutions for the first time at SXSW Sydney - which starts today. With an increasingly strong...
Oct 13, 2024
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Marcus Evans Public Venue Safety and Security Conference aims to elevate safety strategies
Aiming to equip delegates with knowledge to redefine safety and security, international conference organiser Marcus Evans is counting down to staging its 2024 Public Venue...
Oct 13, 2024
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Live performance remains under pressure notwithstanding 2023 record attendance and revenue
Live Performance Australia’s 2023 Ticket Attendance and Revenue Report shows total revenue of $3.1 billion while ticketed attendance reached 30.1 million – record figures...
Oct 13, 2024
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TEG names Shane Harmon as Managing Director - Experiences
TEG has announced the appointment Shane Harmon, the former Chief Executive of Wellington's Sky Stadium, as Managing Director - Experiences. Harmon joins TEG with more than 25...
Oct 13, 2024
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Aiming to deter scalpers Victorian Government assigns Oasis' Marvel Stadium concerts with ‘major event’ status
Looking to deter scaling of tickets for next year’s Oasis Live ’25 tour, the Victorian Government has assigned major event status to the band’s Marvel Stadium concerts. Enacting...
Oct 13, 2024
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Australian Open reveals AO LIVE music lineup for 2025
Under its new entertainment banner, AO LIVE, the Australian Open has unveiled an exciting music lineup for 2025 with tickets for the event now available. AO LIVE will feature...
Oct 11, 2024
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Live music inquiry focusses on risk and insurance
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is holding a public hearing today in Canberra for its inquiry into the challenges and...
Oct 10, 2024
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Oasis’ Australian tour dates will not feature dynamic ticket pricing
After having announced a series of sold-out dates in the Europe, North America and Mexico for their reunion tour, English rock band Oasis to stage stadium concerts in Melbourne...
Oct 10, 2024
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Funlab venues across Australia to raise funds for mental wellbeing
Funlab is delivering a ‘Day of Fun’ with $8 offers across all of its popular venues in Australia with proceeds going to national youth mental health organisation, headspace....
Oct 10, 2024
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Mov'in Bed outdoor cinema returns to Barangaroo
Mov'in Bed outdoor cinema is making its much-anticipated return to Barangaroo from 29th November to 23rd March 2025 with the event transforming Barangaroo’s stunning Harbour...
Oct 10, 2024
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Australian Open introduces new fan experience and increased shaded areas for 2025
Australian Open has introduced TOPCOURT – a new precinct offering the latest innovation in fan experience, blending sport and entertainment. TOPCOURT is set to transform Middle...
Oct 10, 2024
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Inner West Council collaborates with SXSW Sydney to launch inaugural festival
Sydney’s Inner West Council is partnering with South by Southwest (SXSW) Sydney, in association with Century Venues to launch the inaugural ‘Fest by Inner West’ presented by...
Oct 10, 2024
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ABC Four Corners announces broadcast date for Live Nation investigation
Global entertainment giant Live Nation’s practices in the Australian entertainment are to be the subject of an investigation to be broadcast on the ABC’s Four Corners on Monday....
Oct 9, 2024
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Dunedin Venues Management names new Chief Executive
Dunedin Venues Management Limited has announced the appointment of Paul Doorn, currently Chief Executive of New South Wales Rugby, as its new Chief Executive - succeeding Terry...
Oct 9, 2024
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Imagination Play chosen as official playground partner for Bluey’s World
Imagination Play has been chosen as the official playground partner for Bluey’s World - a new immersive attraction based on the popular children’s television series Bluey -...
Oct 9, 2024
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Bookings now open for Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre
Set to open in 2026, the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is now accepting bookings. Currently under construction on the Geelong waterfront, the venue will be a...
Oct 9, 2024
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New General Manager appointed for Wellington’s Hannah Playhouse
Wellington City Council has announced that Eleanor Strathern has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Hannah Playhouse. The Hannah Playhouse is an affordable theatre...
Oct 8, 2024
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Sydney’s Accor Stadium to host Australian debut for Race of Champions in 2025
Motorsport’s Race of Champions (ROC) will head to Australia for the first time with the announcement that its next edition will take place at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on 7th and...
Oct 8, 2024
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Brisbane live music venue The Zoo saved and to reopen under new name
Popular Brisbane venue The Zoo has been belatedly saved following a buyer having stepped in to reopen the Fortitude Valley institution under the new name The Crowbar in...
Oct 8, 2024
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Shoalhaven businesses collaborate on showcasing vision for ‘going-out hubs’
More than 30 Shoalhaven businesses have showcased their vision to create four vibrant, going-out hubs in the region, during an event in Sydney held last Wednesday. The...
Oct 8, 2024
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James Cameron underwater exhibition returns to Australian National Maritime Museum
The popular, immersive exhibition – ‘James Cameron - Challenging the Deep’ about the history-making expeditions of the renowned ocean explorer, filmmaker and technology...
Oct 7, 2024
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Adelaide Festival Centre partners with Flinders University
Adelaide Festival Centre has announced Flinders University as a centre-wide Education Partner with a focus on supporting students and preparing the arts and cultural sector for...
Oct 7, 2024
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