News: Entertainment
Continuing its 25th anniversary celebrations, Bangarra embarks on its largest regional tour
The Bangarra Dance Theatre will this month commence its largest ever regional tour of Australia as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations. Following the highly acclaimed...
Sep 5, 2014
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Football codes struggle with attendances
With the AFL and NRL set to embark on their 2014 finals series, Australia’s major winter spectator sports are reporting a year of sluggish match attendances and TV ratings, amid...
Sep 5, 2014
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The Evil Within to headline Warner Bros. Movie World Fright Nights
With ‘Fright Nights’ at Warner Bros. Movie World set to enter their sixth year, entertainment at the Gold Coast theme park this October will feature an experience based on the...
Sep 4, 2014
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Pozible launch the Adelaide Edit
Crowdfunding organisation Pozible has launched its latest city-specific initiative, the Adelaide Edit. With Pozible’s Edits already operational in Sydney and Melbourne, the...
Sep 2, 2014
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Ocean Park set to launch 'too scary' haunted house attraction
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park is set to launch a new haunted house attraction, which it claims is so scary that it will require visitors to sign a disclaimer in case they fall...
Sep 2, 2014
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Live entertainment industry generates record $1.47 billion in revenue
Australia’s live entertainment industry earned a record $1.47 billion in revenue in 2013, selling 17.9 million tickets. Showing record growth and the live entertainment...
Sep 1, 2014
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Attractions sector sales steady but operators challenged by rising costs
As survey of the operators of Australia's amusements, carnival rides, theme parks and waterparks shows that the sector remains upbeat despite increased cost pressures. Newly...
Sep 1, 2014
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Hamilton to rationalise theatres from three to one
A review of Hamilton’s theatre assets has been concluded, with Hamilton City Council adopting a plan to rationalise its theatre operations from three to one. The Council has now...
Aug 31, 2014
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Official debut of THX in China launches a new era of movie-viewing
A new partnership between THX Ltd. and the China Film Group is set to introduce THX to Chinese moviegoers. Leveraging its expertise in filmmaking and technology, THX’s cinema...
Aug 29, 2014
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Darlinghurst Theatre Company benefits from sound advice
Having been in their new venue at the Eternity Playhouse for almost a year, Sydney’s Darlinghurst Theatre Company is firmly settled in at the renovated former Burton Street...
Aug 28, 2014
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$1.2 million plan to develop Gold Coast culture
Gold Coast City Council has adopted a six-point action plan which aims to develop cultural activity in the lead-up to the 2018 Commonwealth Games, including the development of a...
Aug 28, 2014
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Inspire EX VIPs explore the Australian National Maritime Museum
As part of the recent Inspire EX Hosted Buyer Program 2014, 40 VIP Hosted Buyers were the first to experience the newly opened Going Places: Technology of Transport exhibition...
Aug 27, 2014
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Sydney sporting venues to get $500 million overhaul
Plans for Sydney’s ANZ Stadium to be roofed and for a massive refurbishment of the city’s Moore Park sport and entertainment precinct are reportedly to be unveiled in the coming...
Aug 26, 2014
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Epic turn out for North West Festival
Thousands of people flocked to Port Hedland's the North West Festival on the weekend (22nd to 24th August) to see a stellar line up of local and international artists mixed with...
Aug 25, 2014
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Michael Gudinski and Macedon Ranges Council agree to more concerts at Hanging Rock
Up to 20 concerts could be held at Victoria's Hanging Rock over the next five years as a result of an agreement between Macedon Ranges Council and concert promoter Michael...
Aug 24, 2014
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2015 Pacific Games organisers announce opening and closing ceremonies producers
The Organising Committee for the 2015 Pacific Games have announced that Makoda Productions Limited as producers for the Games' opening and closing ceremonies. Makoda is a Papua...
Aug 24, 2014
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INSPIRE EX 2014 a success for EEAA
Stormy weather didn’t impede the success of the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia’s (EEAA) presence at last week's Inspire EX 2014 at Sydney Exhibition Centre @...
Aug 24, 2014
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ACCC won’t oppose Aquis’ casino plan
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced that it will not oppose the proposed acquisition of the Reef Hotel Casino (Reef Casino) in Cairns by...
Aug 22, 2014
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Luna Park Sydney develops blockbuster attraction partnership with Twentieth Century Fox
Luna Park Sydney has announced a world-first partnership with film giant, 20th Century Fox to celebrate the upcoming release of the highly anticipated action blockbuster, The...
Aug 20, 2014
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Ticketmaster to partner Sydney Royal Easter Show
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has announced that Ticketmaster will be the ticketing partner for the Sydney Royal Easter Show for the next five years (from 2015 to...
Aug 19, 2014
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Brisbane Entertainment Centre General Manager wins global excellence award
Brisbane Entertainment Centre General Manager Trish McNamara has been named one of the 10 recipients of the inaugural AEG Chairman's Medallion for excellence in venue...
Aug 19, 2014
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Australia Council introduces significant changes to grant funding
The Australia Council for the Arts has announced the most significant change to its grants model in the organisation’s 40 year history. Australia Council Chief Executive Tony...
Aug 19, 2014
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Opera Australia dominates at 2014 Helpmann awards
A $20 million production of Richard Wagner’s 20 hour Ring of the Nibelung, by Opera Australia, was the biggest winner at the 2014 Helpmann awards for live entertainment,...
Aug 18, 2014
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Attractions and facilities link with Woolworths Everyday Rewards program
Merlin Entertainments and Ardent Leisure attractions and facilities have linked with Woolworths to offer members of the supermarket/grocery chain's Everyday Rewards program a...
Aug 18, 2014
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