News: Entertainment
Rainbow’s End marketing achievements acknowledged as Auckland’s best
The marketing achievements of Rainbow’s End have been acknowledged with the theme park receiving the prestigious Westpac Auckland’s ‘Best of the Best’ Marketing Award 2014....
Mar 29, 2015
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Ayers Rock Resort to host first ever concerts
The Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) will perform a series of intimate concerts led by Richard Tognetti at Ayers Rock Resort on 30th and 31st October 2015. The inaugural ACO...
Mar 27, 2015
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More than 1.6 million sport and music fans enjoy first year of the new Adelaide Oval
One year on from the completion of its redevelopment, the Adelaide Oval has proven itself as a sporting and entertainment venue that continues to captivate Australia and the...
Mar 26, 2015
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Hobbiton welcomes its millionth visitor
The Hobbiton Movie Set, near Matamata in New Zealand’s Waikato region, has welcomed its one millionth visitor. The popular attraction is now one of New Zealand’s most visited...
Mar 26, 2015
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Western Australian councils fund the arts, but without strategy
Western Australian local governments are making a big investment in arts and cultural activities but new research shows many lack a clear strategy to support such significant...
Mar 26, 2015
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Amendments made to SafeWork SA auditing regime for amusement devices
Safe Work SA have recently begun advising amusement device owners and operators of changes to the SafeWork SA auditing regime for amusement devices at the 2015 Royal Adelaide...
Mar 26, 2015
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Game changing technology a win for fans at Etihad Stadium
A multi-million dollar investment at Etihad Stadium will make the venue the most technologically advanced and connected stadium in Australia. From Round 1 of the AFL season,...
Mar 24, 2015
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2015 Helpmann Awards ceremony details revealed
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has announced that the 15th Annual Helpmann Awards will be held on Monday 27th July at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney. This means the Helpmanns...
Mar 24, 2015
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Les Miserables producer slams inadequate Sydney theatre provision
Leading international theatrical producer Cameron Mackintosh has criticised Sydney's lack of suitable theatres to allow for productions to have viable long runs. Mackintosh,...
Mar 24, 2015
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Village Roadshow advances Asian theme park plans with joint-venture with CITIC
Village Roadshow Ltd, operator of Australia's biggest cinema chain and several of the country's major theme and water parks, has announced that it will form a $500 million joint...
Mar 23, 2015
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Perth Stadium Management gets industry launch
Promising "a new era in stadium management" and with the backing of range of entertainment and sport industry heavyweights, Perth Stadium Management has been launched. A...
Mar 23, 2015
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Tantrum Theatre gets funding boost
Newcastle's Tantrum Youth Arts theatre, has received a much needed funding boost from the NSW Government. A grant of nearly $23,000 will be put towards the development and...
Mar 23, 2015
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Western Australian Government questions Healthway sponsorships
Organisations reliant on Western Australia's Healthway for sponsorship have been given no guarantee those deals will be renewed when they expire. Healthway currently provides...
Mar 21, 2015
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Australian cinema attendances dip in 2014
The Australian cinema box-office declined by 2.28% last year, with its $1.074 billion in receipts maintaining Australia's status as the 10th largest international cinema market....
Mar 20, 2015
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Minister weighs in on Perth live music crisis
The Western Australian Government will work with Perth's music industry to tackle a crisis in the city's once-thriving music scene in light of recent live entertainment venue...
Mar 18, 2015
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Sydney landmark the Bondi Pavilion to get a $10 million makeover
Waverley Council is inviting expressions of interest to lead the design for the conservation and upgrade of one of Sydney’s landmark buildings – The Bondi Pavilion. The Council...
Mar 17, 2015
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Industry leaders to address 2015 Asia Pacific Venue Industry Congress
Heading to Adelaide for its 2015 edition, this year’s Asia Pacific Venue Industry Congress has adopted the theme ‘It’s All About Them: Engaging Our Fans, Patrons and Delegates’....
Mar 17, 2015
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Fitness Australia agrees 'fair' music licensing changes
Fitness Australia and music licensing body APRA AMCOS have have agreed a small number of changes to APRA AMCOS’ licence scheme for their fitness clients. Following six months of...
Mar 17, 2015
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Crowds stay away from Sydney's Spectrum Now Festival
The first weekend of the Spectrum Now festival in Sydney’s Domain, the first major project run by Fairfax Media’s new events division, has seen a disastrously low public...
Mar 16, 2015
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Stadium advocates call for action on potential Cairns venue
While both sides of politics backed the development of a new stadium in Townsville during the recent Queensland election, sport advocates in Cairns are calling for a rectangular...
Mar 16, 2015
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Enta delivers technology and CRM solutions at Sutherland Entertainment Centre
Enta Australasia has welcomed the Sutherland Entertainment Centre to the growing community using its world leading ticketing, marketing and CRM solution. The Sutherland...
Mar 16, 2015
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Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena emerges as a new venue for live music
The new Margaret Court Arena (MCA) at Melbourne Park has emerged as an exciting addition to Melbourne’s live music market, offering a contemporary, mid-sized venue in the heart...
Mar 16, 2015
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Luna Park Sydney marks 80th birthday with Star Path launch
Landmark attraction Luna Park Sydney has brought a piece of Hollywood to Australia, marking its 80th anniversary with the launch of the Luna Park Star Path. Inspired by famed...
Mar 15, 2015
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Debitsuccess appoints new Marketing Manager
Leading payment solution provider Debitsuccess has appointed Toni Rennie to the role of Marketing Manager. Based in Melbourne, Rennie will be responsible for all aspects of the...
Mar 12, 2015
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