News: Entertainment
Etihad Stadium gets global recognition as an entertainment venue
Etihad Stadium has achieved enormous international recognition, being ranked the third most successful stadium globally by the famous US music magazine, Billboard . The...
Dec 18, 2014
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Wet’n’Wild Sydney celebrates first birthday with the launch of Nickelodeon Beach
Wet’n’Wild Sydney has celebrated its first birthday, announcing the transformation of its popular Wet’n’Wild Junior family area into Nickelodeon Beach. Featuring miniature...
Dec 18, 2014
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Sydneysiders urged to mark their diary for the Royal Easter Show
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has released details of the 2015 Sydney Royal Easter Show, inviting Sydney residents to be prepared for Australia’s biggest celebration of...
Dec 17, 2014
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Allianz Stadium to offer largest ever superscreens
Sydney's Allianz Stadium will boast the largest video screens ever seen at a rugby league, union or football match in Australia as of the start of the 2015 NRL season – and the...
Dec 17, 2014
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AALARA represents attractions industry at Modern Award Review
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has joined forces with long time partners the Australian Federation of Employers and Industries and are...
Dec 17, 2014
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HKCEC voted Asia’s best for the 12th time
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has been voted ‘Asia’s Best Convention and Exhibition Centre’ for the 12th time by readers of CEI Asia, the region’s...
Dec 16, 2014
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Enlighten 2015 to light up Canberra after dark
Enlighten is set to breathe light, colour and movement into Canberra after dark from 27th February to 7th March with a world-class program of events including two Australian...
Dec 16, 2014
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Registrations open for 2015 IAAPA Leadership Conference in Dubai
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is to hold its 2015 Leadership Conference in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, taking industry professionals behind...
Dec 15, 2014
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Melbourne City Council denies demolition of Palace Theatre
A vote by City of Melbourne councillors last week has denied the demolition application of the city’s historic Palace Theatre. Property developers Jinshan Investments have been...
Dec 15, 2014
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2014 a busy sporting year for the P.A. People
Being internationally recognised for its expertise in communications and public address for sporting events has made 2014 a busy year for The P.A People - providing services to...
Dec 14, 2014
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Starena wins Master Builders’ export award
Seating solutions provider Starena has been awarded the prestigious National Export Award, Products and Manufacturing, at the Master Builders’ National Awards Ceremony, held...
Dec 14, 2014
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New minister aims for a more creative Victoria
While ministerial portfolios in new Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews' Government lack an arts minister role, the new position of Minister for Creative Industries aims to back...
Dec 13, 2014
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Kate Perry's Sydney concerts shatter Allphones Arena record
Playing her sixth and final show to another sell-out crowd at Sydney’s Allphones Arena last night (Friday 12th December), pop superstar Katy Perry has broken the venue’s ticket...
Dec 13, 2014
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Vivid set to light up Sydney again in 2015
Internationally renowned festival of light, sound and ideas Vivid Sydney is set to impress once again when it returns to Sydney in 2015, which has been designated ‘International...
Dec 10, 2014
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$30 million investment to boost Auckland’s Stadiums
Regional Facilities Auckland's stadium strategy has been the subject of considerable debate and discussion over the past three years, including most recently a public...
Dec 10, 2014
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Australian promoter receives Finland’s Order of the Lion
Music promoter Henk van Leeuwen, a regular importer of musical acts from Scandinavia, has been knighted into the Order of the Lion of Finland. Dutch-born van Leeuwen, founded...
Dec 9, 2014
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Priava looks to future through rising star award backing
Leading cloud based venue and event management system provider Priava has capped a successful year with its sponsorship of the Rising Star Award at the Entertainment Venues...
Dec 9, 2014
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Music heavyweights join Queensland Symphony Orchestra Board
With the applause only just quiet after the critical and commercial success of the extraordinary world premiere of Journey through the Cosmos led by international super star...
Dec 9, 2014
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Etihad Stadium to allow fans BYO
AFL fans will be able to bring food and drink purchased from outside providers into Etihad Stadium next season, in a move strongly linked to supporter feedback. AFL.com.au has...
Dec 8, 2014
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Rolling Stones take out Billboard Touring award
The Rolling Stones have won the top boxscore award at the annual Billboard Touring Awards. The veteran rock band, who have hust completed their delayed tour of Australian and...
Dec 7, 2014
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Christchurch's 'grand old lady' is back
After almost four years of closure following Christchurch's 2011 earthquakes, the city's rebuilt and reimagined Isaac Theatre Royal reopened her doors on Monday 17th November....
Dec 6, 2014
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Merlin to develop new Legoland in South Korea
Global attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open its first Legoland theme park in South Korea as part of a long-term expansion plan to generate more...
Dec 4, 2014
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Melbourne Sports Hub to host leading streetball event
The Victorian State Netball Hockey Centre, part of the Melbourne Sports Hub, is to host BallUp’s inaugural event in Australia and New Zealand. The world’s leading and most...
Dec 4, 2014
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Etihad Stadium offers refuge to Melbourne fire evacuees
Best known for hosting sport and entertainment, Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium has seen its name up in lights for its willingness to help out a big group of people who found...
Dec 2, 2014
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