News: Entertainment
Warrnambool’s Lighthouse Theatre welcomes patronage rise
Patronage of Warrnambool’s Lighthouse Theatre has risen by 29% since the completion of its $9.2 million redevelopment in 2012. 15,000 more patrons have used south-western...
Jul 29, 2014
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Ungerboeck launches community version of best-selling software
With the launch of the new community version of Ungerboeck for Venues, Ungerboeck Software has taken its gold-standard venue management solution and put it within financial...
Jul 27, 2014
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Dubai’s latest leisure developments
Dubai is gearing up for the opening of a series of major leisure developments in the remaining months of 2014 and onwards through the coming years, with major attractions...
Jul 26, 2014
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Dubai Opera House to create global destination for the performing arts
The Emirate of Dubai is planing a lasting contribution to performing arts and events sector with Dubai Opera, a 2,000-seat multi-format venue for opera, theatre, concerts, art...
Jul 25, 2014
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New name for popular Christchurch Arena
Home-building company Horncastle Homes has secured naming rights to Christchurch's biggest indoor arena and will work with Vbase to promote the venue. Following the signing of a...
Jul 23, 2014
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Port Hedland's Spinifex Spree Carnival set for weekend of fun
The annual Spinifex Spree Carnival is set to offer the residents of Port Hedland a range of activties, stalls and entertainmentover the coming weekend - 25th and 26th July. The...
Jul 23, 2014
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Dunedin Fringe under new management
The Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust has announced the appointment of Josh Thomas as its new Director, taking charge of the Pecha Kucha Dunedin, the Amped Music Project and the...
Jul 22, 2014
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Third retractable roof operational at Australian Open venue
The commissioning of Margaret Court Arena’s new retractable roof has been marked by Victorian Government Ministers claiming that Melbourne Park now has the best facilities of...
Jul 22, 2014
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Uncertainty over future management of Perth Concert Hall
The future of the Perth Concert Hall is reportedly under question with the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra and the Perth Theatre Trust (PTT) competing for the rights to...
Jul 20, 2014
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Winning new Perth Stadium design revealed
The new Perth Stadium will be a world-class five-tiered stadium with roof coverage over 85% of its seats, a striking bronze facade that reflects Western Australia’s unique...
Jul 18, 2014
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Historic investment precedes 2014 Ekka
$2 million is being invested in free entertainment at this year’s Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) to ensure budget conscious families can enjoy the best value event of its kind and...
Jul 18, 2014
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Universal Studios Japan unveils Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has opened at Universal Studios Japan this week, with stars of the Harry Potter films taking part in the opening ceremony on Tuesday (15th...
Jul 17, 2014
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AALARA launches state of the attractions industry survey
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has launched its first ever 'State of the Industry' Survey. Designed to get a full picture of the current...
Jul 15, 2014
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2014 Helpmann Awards nominees announced at events across Australia
The musical Sweet Charity, which played in a 110-seat theatre in Sydney’s Potts Point, has been nominated for a total of eight Helpmann Awards for live performance - one more...
Jul 15, 2014
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Funding boost for South Australian events and festivals
Events throughout South Australia have been boosted through a South Australian Government program designed to drive more visitors to the State’s regions. 26 events and festivals...
Jul 11, 2014
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Performances and host announced for 2014 Helpmann Awards
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has revealed a star-studded line up of entertainment as part of the 14th Annual Helpmann Awards to be held on the set of Disney’s The Lion King...
Jul 10, 2014
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Embed and LAI Games combine forces as Helix Leisure
Leisure & Allied Industries has undertaken a major reorganisation that will see Embed, LAI Games, and The Locker Network combined under a new umbrella company, the Helix Leisure...
Jul 10, 2014
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Appointments to New Zealand Symphony Orchestra board
Peter Biggs and Bronwen Holdsworth have been appointed to the board of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) and members Donald Best, Lisa Bates and Roger Taylor have been...
Jul 9, 2014
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Grants keep Queensland agricultural shows alive and well
A series of financial grants from the Queensland Government is backing agricultural shows in regional Queensland. Agricultural shows in the Atherton Tableland, Charters Towers,...
Jul 8, 2014
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Priava leads Waverley Council venues into the Cloud
Leading cloud-based venue management software company Privia has revealed that Waverley Council has upgraded to Priava Cloud, delivering a venue and event management solution...
Jul 8, 2014
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Cartoon Network waterpark set to open in Thailand
Thailand's first internationally branded waterpark, Cartoon Network Amazone, is set to open on 31st July. The soft launch of the much anticipated attraction will reveal six of...
Jul 8, 2014
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VMA to stage latest After Five functions in Melbourne and Sydney
The Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] (VMA) is to stage its latest 'After 5!' functions in Sydney on 24th July and Melbourne on 18th August. The Sydney After 5!...
Jul 8, 2014
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Australia Council reveals one-stop shop for arts facts
The Australia Council for the Arts has released a comprehensive, statistical overview of the Australian arts sector on its Art Facts website. Australia Council Chief Executive...
Jul 7, 2014
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Theatre Royal Hobart named Performing Arts Centre of the Year
The Australian Performing Arts Centres Association (APACA) has announced the Theatre Royal in Hobart as the winner of the Performing Arts Centre of the Year 2014 Drover Award....
Jul 7, 2014
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