News: Entertainment
Poor weather leads to attendance decline at Sydney Royal Easter Show
Poor weather, including two days of heavy rain over the Easter weekend, led to less than 810,000 people visiting the 2015 Sydney Royal Easter Show. The number represents a...
Apr 16, 2015
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Cameron Mackintosh to expand in Australia with Melbourne office opening
Music Theatre International, the world’s leading musical theatre library and part of the Cameron Mackintosh group of companies, is set to open an Australasian office in...
Apr 15, 2015
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Western Australia looks to set new strategic direction for the arts
Mindful that Western Australia’s rapid growth has left a gap between population size and the capacity of the arts sector, the Western Australian Department of Culture and the...
Apr 15, 2015
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SeatAdvisor expands with Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre installation
Looking after over 1,000 venues and organisations across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, SeatAdvisor (SABO) has welcomed Wagga Wagga City Council as its latest client. Based in...
Apr 15, 2015
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Frozen helps Hong Kong Disneyland exceed merchandise sales record
The popularity of the movie Frozen has helped boost merchandise sales at Hong Kong Disneyland over the past year. The animated movie, which has become the fifth-highest grossing...
Apr 14, 2015
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MediaWorks and Channel Nine to launch new entertainment partnership
MediaWorks has signed a deal with Australia's Channel Nine to run a New Zealand version of its successful Nine Live business. MediaWorks Nine Live will produce a range of live...
Apr 14, 2015
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Association of Professional Venue Management gets international launch
A new, primarily European-based, organisation for venue managers has been launched at London's Wembley Stadium. The Association of Professional Venue Management (A-PVM) has been...
Apr 12, 2015
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Suncorp Stadium to stage more concert events?
Suncorp Stadium is set host more entertainment and concert events in residents near the Brisbane stadium back a Queensland Government plan. The Queensland Government has...
Apr 11, 2015
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New management for Invercargill’s Rugby Park
Invercargill Venue and Events Management is to take on the task of maximising the earning potential of Invercargill’s Rugby Park stadium. The Council Controlled Organiation...
Apr 9, 2015
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New Puss in Boots rollercoaster opens at Universal Studios Singapore
Marking its fifth anniversary, Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa has launched its new Puss in Boots rollercoaster, themed on the character in the Shrek movie...
Apr 9, 2015
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Asian and Australian venues shortlisted for 2015 Stadium Business Awards
The Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney’s Allianz and ANZ Stadiums, and the new National Stadium at the Singapore Sports Hub, have been named on the shortlist of the 2015 Stadium...
Apr 9, 2015
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VenuesWest imposes strict rules on board and staff perks
VenuesWest is to impose strict new corporate hospitality rules after revelations board members misused Katy Perry concert tickets. However, PerthNow reports that the two board...
Apr 8, 2015
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Trade Minister calls for Aquis development to be fast-tracked
Federal Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb wants the Queensland Government to fast-track development of the Aquis integrated resort project in Cairns. The Cairns Post...
Apr 7, 2015
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Pandarix offers solutions to maximise revenue generation for events and venues
With event and venue business managers looking to maximise revenue generation, Pandarix has launched an integrated system solution that interfaces with existing third party...
Apr 6, 2015
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Vivid Sydney to deliver biggest ever program
Vivid Sydney, the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas, is set to shine even more brightly in 2015 with the delivery of its biggest ever program. Now in its...
Apr 6, 2015
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Five Sydney Royal Easter show workers hurt following after hours slide ride
A midnight ride in the rain on the Sydney Royal Easter show’s super-slide has left five people with injuries ranging from broken legs, broken ribs and internal bleeding. It is...
Apr 4, 2015
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Firsttix revives the Showbiz brand
Firsttix has been rebranded, reviving the Showbiz brand. With over 1 million members, Showbiz offers premium tickets and VIP packages to events around Australia. Showbiz is...
Apr 3, 2015
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Future Music Festival will not return in 2016
The Mushroom Group have revealed that the Future Music Festival has been scrapped due to low ticket sales. Brett Robinson, who ran the festival for 10 years, told Fairfax "we...
Apr 2, 2015
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Cake on a stick a hit at Sydney Royal Easter Show
Well known for its novelty, and often high calorie, food offerings, the new ‘cake on a stick’ has been a popular new arrival at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show. Introduced...
Apr 2, 2015
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Circus Oz Artistic Director steps down after 17 years
Having overseen the company’s recent relocation to its purpose-built Collingwood headquarters and the development of a range of new activities, including Strong Women and the...
Apr 1, 2015
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All That Matters digital and music conference returns to Singapore
Asia Pacific's biggest Digital and Music conference, All That Matters, returns to Singapore from 20th to 23rd May, 2015. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of its award winning...
Apr 1, 2015
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Vietnam’s largest FEC reaches maximum capacity in first month
Vietnam’s largest family entertainment centre, Helio Center, opened early February 2015 in Da Nang and has already experienced impressive attendance in their first month of...
Mar 31, 2015
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2015 AALARA Conference to draw attractions industry leaders
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released details of major speakers who will be addressing their upcoming 2015 National Conference. With...
Mar 31, 2015
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Universal Studios Singapore turns five and announces new attractions
Marking its fifth anniversary, Universal Studios Singapore (USS) has revealed event and ride enhancements The recent anniversary was marked by cars from the Fast & Furious movie...
Mar 30, 2015
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