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Australian cinemas heading for a record year
Australian cinemas have recorded a significant surge in ticket sales in the first half of the year with takings up 16% in the first six months. While distributors predict a...
Jul 12, 2015
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Funding to support Queensland’s creative communities
Queensland has received a boost to its vibrant arts and cultural offering with more than $193,000 allocated to support eight new projects across the state. Announcing the latest...
Jul 12, 2015
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Thousands gather for the Hobart Festival of Voices’ bonfire
Thousands of people crowded in Hobart's Salamanca Place last evening (10th July) for the most popular event on the Festival of Voices calendar, the Bonfire and Big Sing. People...
Jul 11, 2015
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Rupert Myer to continue as Australia Council chair
Several days of uncertainty over the leadership of the Australia Council for the Arts was ended earlier this week when acting Minister for the Arts Warren Truss announced the...
Jul 8, 2015
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Disability no barrier for live music in Sydney
The City of Sydney is supporting a pilot program that aims to increase access to live music and performances for people with disability. Through a $20,000 sponsorship, the City...
Jul 8, 2015
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World’s leading sports architects to speak at Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific 2015
Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific 2015 will once again bring together leading architects from Asia, Europe and North America to share their combined experiences of working on world...
Jul 7, 2015
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ACT Government releases new arts policy and economic impact study
The ACT Government has released its new vision for the arts in Canberra aiming to create a diverse and dynamic arts ecology valued locally, nationally and globally. Feedback...
Jul 7, 2015
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Perth Stadium Management to host Monster Jam at Domain Stadium
The fast-paced 2015 Monster Jam® World Tour is coming to Perth’s Domain Stadium for the first time on its Australian circuit, with Perth Stadium Management set to host the event...
Jul 7, 2015
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OzAsia Festival to be Australia's major celebration of Asian arts and culture
The Adelaide Festival Centre has revealed the new programming for this year's OzAsia Festival which runs from 24th September to 4th October. This year's program features an...
Jul 7, 2015
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25 major events to draw crowds to Auckland
Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) has announced 25 major events that form the basis of the 2015/16 major events portfolio. Events range from supporting...
Jul 6, 2015
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Key Australia Council leadership roles fall vacant
The futures of Australia Council for the Arts Chair Rupert Myer and Deputy Chair Robyn Archer are in doubt. Both appointments expired on 1st July, with Minister for the Arts...
Jul 6, 2015
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Auckland Live recognised in Arts Access Awards 2015
Auckland Live has been awarded at the 2015 New Zealand Arts Access Awards for its work in making its venues accessible through staff training, venue improvements and sign...
Jul 5, 2015
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Carnival and catering operators sought for 2016 Moomba Festival
Every Labour Day long weekend in March, the Moomba Festival brings Melburnians together to share in the vibrancy and spirit of the Victorian capital. Being held from 11th to...
Jul 4, 2015
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HBF Stadium to get a new look
VenuesWest has revealed a new modern look for the HBF Stadium as part of its ‘New Vision’ project. Built in 1986, the entrance to HBF Stadium had not changed in over 25 years....
Jul 3, 2015
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Microsoft Azure backs Kiwi startup iTICKET
One of New Zealand’s leading home-grown ticketing agencies, iTICKET, is readying itself for an ambitious new phase of growth following the full migration of its operations to...
Jul 2, 2015
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Arts Minister Brandis to have final say on National Program for Excellence in the Arts funding
Australian Attorney General and Arts Minister, George Brandis will have the final say on all grants allocated through the newly established National Program for Excellence in...
Jul 2, 2015
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NG Art Gallery closure to herald advancement of new Chippendale Creative Precinct
With the NG Art Gallery in Sydney’s inner west due to close on 14th July, Gallery Director Nicky Ginsberg is set to fully embrace her role as President of the Chippendale...
Jul 1, 2015
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Etihad Stadium water refreshment initiative boosts fans’ health and finances
In a move to improve healthy choices and reduce the strain on fans’ hip pockets, Yarra Valley Water’s Choose Tap and VicHealth have joined forces with Etihad Stadium to supply...
Jul 1, 2015
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Night skiing returns at Queenstown's Coronet Peak
Night skiing returned to Queenstown's Coronet Peak at the weekend, coinciding with the final weekend of the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival. Building on last year’s...
Jun 30, 2015
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Suncorp Stadium to host more events and concerts
A move to increase the number of concerts allowed at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium each year from four to six is to go ahead after getting community backing. Following eight weeks...
Jun 29, 2015
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Theme parks in Dubai set to attract revenues close to US$5 billion by 2020
Dubai’s theme park industry is set to attract revenues close to US$5 billion by 2020 as part of a scaling growth trajectory in the United Arab Emirates according to Abdul Rahman...
Jun 29, 2015
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Minions set to entertain at Luna Park Sydney
Stuart, Kevin and Bob, the Minion trio from this year’s highly anticipated Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s animation Minions, will be live at Luna Park...
Jun 28, 2015
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Sydney Opera House upgrades to impact 2017 performances
Maintenance of key stage equipment in the Joan Sutherland Theatre at Sydney Opera House may force Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet to seek new performance venues for...
Jun 24, 2015
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Nominees announced for 2015 Helpmann Awards
Musical blockbuster Les Misérables has been nominated in 12 categories in the 2015 Helpmann Awards, closely followed by the far more intimate, smaller-scale musical, Once, with...
Jun 23, 2015
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