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Hobart ready for seventh annual MONA FOMA
Beginning on Thursday, Hobart’s seventh annual MONA FOMA - the Museum of Old and New Art's Festival of Music and Art – is set to present four days of cutting-edge music,...
Jan 13, 2015
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Xtreme Entertainment marks successful 2014
A year after opening the refurbished Xtreme Botany (having closed because of a fire in 2012) along with brand new sister store, Xtreme Wairau, Auckland-based Xtreme...
Jan 12, 2015
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Yas Mall brings new retail and entertainment experiences to Abu Dhabi
Since opening its doors late last year, Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi's flagship retail development has been delivering a new shopping, dining and entertainment experience to the United...
Jan 12, 2015
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Calls for movie-makers to develop Middle-earth museum
With the final part of The Hobbit trilogy currently attracting cinema audiences worldwide, actors from the movie series and fans are calling for a new Middle Earth museum to be...
Jan 8, 2015
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Trouble at Gisborne Music Festival leads to 63 arrests
63 people were arrested and dozens more injured during disturbances at the BW Festival in Gisborne on New Year’s Eve. Billed as New Zealand’s 'premier beachside camping...
Jan 7, 2015
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Animal rights campaigners target Sea World dolphins
A visit by UK popstar Sam Smith to Sea World has ignited criticism over the Gold Coast theme park's keeping of dolphins and other marine creatures. Smith was widely critised by...
Jan 6, 2015
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Perth Concert Hall set for major revamp
In the wake of the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) having taken over management of the Perth Concert Hall, the 40 year old venue is set for a major overhaul. As of...
Jan 6, 2015
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Two years of achievement at the Perth Arena
Currently hosting the Hopman Cup tennis tournament, the Perth Arena celebrated its second anniversary back in November. Instantly recognisable on the international stage, Perth...
Jan 5, 2015
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Giant puppets roam Sovereign Hill over summer
Ballarat attraction Sovereign Hill has introduced a group of giant puppets that will roam outdoor museum through the summer. The giant puppets of the Majestic Mythical Marvels...
Jan 4, 2015
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Dubai welcomes 2015 with world’s most-watched New Years Eve spectacle
Dubai has welcomed in 2015 with a huge firework, light and sound extravaganza at the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower. The 828 metre high tower was lit up with fireworks,...
Jan 2, 2015
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Perth Theatre Trust set for new era
Today sees the Perth Theatre Trust embark on what has been described as the “most exciting era in its 34-year history.” As of 1st January 2015, the Trust has resumed direct...
Jan 1, 2015
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More than a billion people watch Sydney New Years Eve fireworks
Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks were watched by over one billion people worldwide while more than a million people lined Sydney Harbour to welcome 2015. With City of Sydney...
Dec 31, 2014
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Fed Square to mark arrival of 2015 with mass dance countdown
Crowds attending New Year’s Eve celebrations at Melbourne’s Fed Square will be encouraged to film the event on their mobile phones, especially the mass dance countdown routine...
Dec 30, 2014
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Dubai's Global Village aims to welcome five million people in 157 days
Having received over one million visitors in its first four weeks of operation, Dubai's annual Global Village is on track to welcome five million guests during its current...
Dec 27, 2014
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Sydney Olympic Park business community calls for financial backing for precinct
Backed by more than 200 businesses, the Sydney Olympic Park Business Association (SOPBA) wants the NSW Government to financially commit to the redevelopment of ANZ Stadium and...
Dec 27, 2014
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Six day Woodford Folk Festival to attract more than 100,000
More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the annual Woodford Folk Festival in the run up to New Year's Day. The six day event, which runs from today (27th December) on...
Dec 27, 2014
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Sunway Lagoon to open Nickelodeon-themed attraction
Kuala Lumpur’s Sunway Lagoon is to open Asia’s first Nickelodeon-themed attraction in 2015. Officially named as the Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, the addition to Malaysia’s leading...
Dec 26, 2014
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Sea World launches two new attractions for peak summer season
Sea World has launched an all-new dolphin show and, in an Australian first, welcomed the arrival of Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Gold Coast theme park’s new...
Dec 24, 2014
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Promoter Paul Dainty buys into BangTango
Formalising an ongoing business partnership, The Dainty Group, one of Australia’s largest music promoters, have bought into controversial premium ticket provider BangTango....
Dec 23, 2014
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SKYCITY gives progress update on NZICC project
SkyCity Entertainment Group has lodged a resource consent application with Auckland Council for the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC). The application is for...
Dec 23, 2014
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Botanic Gardens Disney app encourages search for fairies
A Disney developed 'fairy finding' app is encouraging children to search for fairies in Australia’s leading botanical gardens, while also learning about plants in their...
Dec 23, 2014
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Welcoming EVANZ members as Australasian Leisure Management readers
Australasian Leisure Management is delighted to welcome members of the Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) to our readership – with receipt of this magazine...
Dec 22, 2014
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AALARA invites exhibitors to 2015 Trade Show
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is inviting industry suppliers to be part of Australia's only attractions, amusement and leisure industry...
Dec 19, 2014
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Aquis plan approval will boost Cairns economy
The Queensland Coordinator General has released approval of the Environmental Impact Statement for the $8.15 billion Aquis integrated resort proposed at Yorkeys Knob, north of...
Dec 18, 2014
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