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NITV to undertake first broadcast of Pacific Games to Australia
Australian free-to-air channel NITV, operated by public-service broadcaster SBS, has acquired rights to the 2015 Pacific Games, with the multi-sport event set to be shown in the...
Mar 12, 2015
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VenuesWest installs Australia's largest screens at a Drag Racing venue
The recent addition of three giant screens at the Perth Motorplex are the largest video board installations at a permanent drag racing venue in Australia. The largest screen,...
Mar 12, 2015
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1.65 million enjoy 2015 Perth Festival events
Having promised an exploration of the epic and the intimate, the 2015 Perth International Arts Festival engaged an audience of 1.65 million through its 23 days. From major...
Mar 12, 2015
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More live music in inner Sydney
A series of upcoming concerts at Glebe Town Hall will give locals a chance to enjoy quality live gigs close to home. Nine concerts will be staged in the historic Glebe Town Hall...
Mar 11, 2015
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Share volatility after Ardent Leisure announces new Chief Executive
Shares in industry-wide leisure group Ardent Leisure dropped sharply yesterday (11th March) after the surprise announcement of the appointment of former magazine editor Deborah...
Mar 11, 2015
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Victorian Government to review Melbourne major events strategy
With Australia's state capitals competing to capture major events, Victoria's major events program is to be reviewed for the first time in 20 years. Self proclaimed and...
Mar 10, 2015
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Independent Theatre Festival returns to Subiaco
After a successful 2014 debut season, the Perth Theatre Trust’s Independent Theatre Festival returns to the Subiaco Arts Centre in June 2015. The month-long festival features...
Mar 10, 2015
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Australia Council announces 2015 award recipients
Artistic excellence, diversity and exceptional leadership are the consistent themes across the distinguished recipients of the 2015 Australia Council Awards being presented at...
Mar 9, 2015
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CINZ flags New Zealand's growing convention centre infrastructure
Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) have highlighted New Zealand's growing convention centre infrastructure. CINZ Chief Executive Sue Sullivan says the new convention...
Mar 9, 2015
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Foo Fighters breaks nib Stadium attendance figures
Having played to large crowds throughout their current Australian and New Zealand tour, just under 32,000 people attended the Foo Fighters concert at nib Stadium on Sunday night...
Mar 9, 2015
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Homophobia in sport a focus of Sydney’s Mardi Gras parade
Held on Saturday night (7th March), Sydney's 37th annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade has focused on homophobia in sport as one of its major themes for 2015. With thousands...
Mar 9, 2015
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WA Football Commission to establish stadium management division
The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) has reportedly established a new stadium management entity that will be looking to manage not only the new Perth Stadium but other...
Mar 8, 2015
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First stage of Gold Coast Cultural Precinct aims for 2018 completion
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is backing the first stage of the new Gold Coast Cultural Precinct to be ready ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Mayor Tate unveiled the initial...
Mar 6, 2015
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Etihad Stadium roof keeps the Foo Fighters dry
While wild weather disrupted live music events in Sydney last weekend, storms in Melbourne on Saturday night (28th February) failed to disrupt the Foo Fighters’ concert at the...
Mar 5, 2015
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New data shows that the arts matter to Australia
A landmark new report shows that 85% of Australians think the arts make for a richer and more meaningful life. The report, Arts Nation: An Overview of Australian Arts , released...
Mar 5, 2015
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New questions over tickets misuse in Western Australia
Media reports suggest that the VenuesWest agency is under scrutiny for misusing tickets after two board members gave away Katy Perry concert tickets to family and friends. The...
Mar 5, 2015
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Perth suffering ongoing losses of live music venues
A range of people with interests in Perth's live music scene had been highlighting the loss of love music venues in Western Australia's major city. A recent meeting on the issue...
Mar 4, 2015
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Blenheim's new ASB Theatre nears completion
Structural work on the new ASB Civic Theatre in Blenheim is progressing, with the expectation of October completion. Current work at the new $20 million venue includes the...
Mar 3, 2015
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Sydney storm disrupts Good Life and Soundwave Festivals
The storm which rolled across Sydney on Sunday afternoon (1st March) had a major impact on two music festivals, with music on the main stages at the Soundwave Festival...
Mar 2, 2015
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MCG winds back the clock on food prices
Sport fans will be able to purchase popular food and beverage items at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) at prices not seen for a decade or more, following a new agreement that...
Mar 2, 2015
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Ararat Arts Precinct set to be focal point of Victorian town
A $3.7 million upgrade of the Ararat Arts Centre Precinct aims to formally establish the Ararat Town Hall as a regionally significant arts precinct and secure the long term...
Mar 1, 2015
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Technical Event Coordinator promotion at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
AVPartners has promoted Erikson Nygaard to Technical Event Coordinator at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. The role will see Nygaard provide assistance in leading an...
Feb 28, 2015
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Enlighten Festival lights up landmark Canberra buildings
Canberra's Enlighten festival is now underway with the walls of well-known ACT institutions lit up with projected images inspired by what is inside. The National Gallery of...
Feb 27, 2015
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Western Sydney arts community backs report into arts and cultural funding in the West
The Western Sydney Arts and Cultural Lobby has endorsed all recommendations contained in a groundbreaking new study commissioned by the Western Sydney Business Chamber and a...
Feb 27, 2015
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