News: Entertainment
Old Fitz Theatre joins SeatAdvisor family
Red Line Productions, the new managers of Sydney’s Old Fitz Theatre, have begun their ticket sales through the SeatAdvisor ticketing system. Located in the cellar of the...
Dec 2, 2014
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Dale Wood joins Gemba as Head of Strategy
Dale Wood has been appointed to Head of Strategy for Gemba - a role encompassings Gemba’s Strategy Division, Venue & Facilities Division and Rights Holder’s Insights Division....
Dec 2, 2014
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Claudelands named New Zealand's Supreme Venue of the Year
Hamilton venue Claudelands has been named New Zealand's 'Supreme Venue of the Year' at the 2014 Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) Venue Awards, with Eden...
Dec 2, 2014
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Arts and sport set out shared vision for Waikato
Two important new regional plans for arts and sport – produced with the support of the Waikato Mayoral Forum – are setting out a long-term vision for arts and sport in Waikato....
Dec 1, 2014
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Moshtix hits beat with Debitsuccess
Leading independent ticketing provider Moshtix has joined forces with leading payment solution company Debitsuccess to offer payment plans as an alternative method for patrons...
Dec 1, 2014
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Investor backs new 1,130 seat theatre space in Melbourne
Businessman and theatre investor Aleksander Vass is backing a $1 million fit out of the old George Cinema in Fitzroy Street, St Kilda to create two new mid-size theatre spaces....
Nov 30, 2014
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SKIDATA provides fastest access control system in the world
Access control and visitor management systems provider SkiData has set a new speed record for how many people can pass through an access control system in a single hour. In a...
Nov 28, 2014
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Patersons Stadium to showcase Western Australia's finest agricultural produce
The WA Football Commission (WAFC) has this week invited West Australian food producers, growers and suppliers to express their interest in becoming exclusive suppliers of...
Nov 27, 2014
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Hamilton Council to gift Clarence Street Theatre to community trust
Hamilton City Council has voted in favour of pursuing a proposal to gift ownership of its Clarence St Theatre to a community trust. Sean Murray, Council’s General Manager of...
Nov 27, 2014
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Michael Gudinski named the most powerful person in Australian music
With the music industry gathering to celebrate the best artists of the past 12 months at the ARIA Awards, theMusic.com.au has honoured best of the Australian music industry with...
Nov 27, 2014
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New Perth International Arts Festival director revealed
The new Director of the Perth International Arts Festival has been revealed as Wendy Martin, the former head of theatre and dance at the Sydney Opera House. Martin will take...
Nov 26, 2014
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Old Fitz Theatre's new management announces inaugural season
The new artistic management team for Sydney's Old Fitz Theatre have announced the first six months’ programming in their 2015 debut season. Having taken over the management of...
Nov 26, 2014
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Leisure spending at forefront of party promises in Victorian election
With the Victorian State election just days away, both major political parties have been making funding pledges for a range of leisure projects. With leisure funding commitments...
Nov 26, 2014
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Construction advances on West Kowloon Cultural District venues
Construction on the first two major facilities in Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District, the Xiqu Centre and M+, is advancing with the Xiqu Centre expected to be ready by...
Nov 25, 2014
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Australian and New Zealand attractions honoured as industry’s best and brightest
Australian and New Zealand attractions including Rainbow’s End, Auckland; Sea World; TimeZone Surfers Paradise and operator Village Roadshow Theme Parks have been recognised at...
Nov 25, 2014
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Craig and Paul Lovett receive 2014 International Executive in Sport and Entertainment Industry Award
Incognitus Partners/Principals and brothers, Craig and Paul Lovett have been awarded the 2014 International Executive in Sport and Entertainment Industry Award at the Sport...
Nov 25, 2014
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Aquis integrated resort plans for Cairns in doubt
Plans by Aquis Casino Acquisitions for an $8.15 billion integrated resort north of Cairns have been thrown into doubt after the group failed to seal a separate $276 million deal...
Nov 25, 2014
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Art and sport to benefit as part of $20 billion NSW infrastructure vision
A massive 20 year investment program for infrastructure development in NSW will include $1.2 billion to finance the development of arts and sports facilities. Part of Rebuilding...
Nov 24, 2014
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New caterer for key Perth theatres
Bassendean-based Beaumonde Catering has been named the new food and beverage operator at three Perth Theatre Trust venues. Announcing the decision, Western Australian Culture...
Nov 24, 2014
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Luna Park Sydney wins again at IAAPA Brass Ring Awards
Sydney's Luna Park, a multiple winner in past Brass Ring Awards presented by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), has again received...
Nov 24, 2014
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David Higgins to deliver keynote address at EVANZ Conference
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has announced that leading events promoter David Higgins is to deliver the keynote address at its Annual Conference...
Nov 24, 2014
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Demolition of Melbourne's Palace Theatre begins without permit
The demolition of Melbourne's Palace Theatre has commenced this week, despite the fact that the iconic music venue's fate is still being decided by Melbourne City Council....
Nov 22, 2014
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New concepts for a thriving arts and cultural precinct in Auckland’s Aotea Quarter
Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA), Auckland Council Property Limited and Auckland Council staff have presented a concept for the future of the Auckland Council Civic...
Nov 21, 2014
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Loss of Council supports leads to cancellation of Endless Summer Festival
The 2014 Endless Summer Festival, due to be held in the Southern Sydney suburb of Cronulla, has been cancelled with organisers citing “a last minute decision” by Sutherland...
Nov 21, 2014
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