News: Entertainment
Royal ICC appoints new sales and marketing manager
The Royal International Convention Centre (Royal ICC) and Brisbane Showgrounds has appointed Royal ICC National Business Development Manager Sally Pulford as the new General...
Jun 12, 2014
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AFL seeks global expansion
A new film documents the AFL's desire to be a competitive sport in the global market. Released in the week that the FIFA 2014 World Cup kicks off in Brazil, Aussie Rules the...
Jun 10, 2014
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New fund to increase touring concerts in Queensland
The Queensland Government has reported that regional touring concert audiences and performances have more than trebled in the past two years. Queensland Arts Minister Ian Walker...
Jun 10, 2014
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Sydney’s tallest residential tower to house $25 million creative hub
A $25 million state-of-the-art creative hub featuring dance, theatre, music, film and visual arts facilities will be built in the heart of Sydney following an agreement between...
Jun 10, 2014
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Village Roadshow reveals new 12-month VIP pass and two new Gold Coast experiences
Village Roadshow Theme Park (VRTP) has revealed two new family oriented attractions along with its 2014/15 VIP pass offering unlimited entry to its Gold Coast attractions Warner...
Jun 6, 2014
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Nitro Circus Live concludes record breaking tour with 12 sold-out shows
Nitro Circus Live, the global touring phenomenon featuring 55 of the world’s best action sports athletes, wrapped its record breaking Australian tour last Sunday (1st June) at...
Jun 5, 2014
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Steve Hevern and Wayne Middleton win VMA Professional of the Year awards
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) [VMA] has presented its annual Professional of the Year awards to Steve Hevern (Active member) and Wayne Middleton (Allied...
Jun 3, 2014
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Christchurch Isaac Theatre Royal to reopen in November
The Isaac Theatre Royal, the ‘Grand Old Lady’ of New Zealand theatre will reopen her doors for performances on 17th November. The 106-year old theatre has been undergoing a $40...
Jun 3, 2014
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TIX buys Showbiz assets
With Showbiz International having been placed into voluntary administration nearly two months ago, ticket reseller TIX has bought the brand and “certain database assets” of the...
Jun 3, 2014
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Interactive virtual dinosaurs stalk Perth
The Western Australian Museum is allowing visitors to get up close and personal with more than 20 life-size animatronic dinosaur models in its exhibit Dinosaur Discovery: Lost...
Jun 3, 2014
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Australian Governments spent $7 billion on cultural activities
Australia's federal, state and local governments spent just over $7 billion on cultural activities during 2012/13, according to new figures released by the Australian Bureau of...
Jun 2, 2014
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Federal budget cuts to impact on local government leisure
Cuts in Federal Government funding to local councils seems set to impact on local government leisure services with aquatic and recreation centres, arts venues, fitness programs...
Jun 2, 2014
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Live Music Strategy to make Melbourne the ‘music capital of Australia’
Melbourne’s Music Advisory Committee has presented a draft, three-year Music Strategy for the city designed to position it as the ‘music capital of Australia’. The report calls...
Jun 2, 2014
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Digital Pulse chosen to illustrate 40,000 years of music
Content and animation specialists, Digital Pulse, has been chosen by the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) and renowned events director, Ignatius Jones, to develop the visuals...
Jun 1, 2014
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Australia Council research shows overwhelming support for the arts
In the wake of cuts in its funding announced in the recent Federal budget, the Australia Council has released new research showing Australians overwhelmingly support arts and...
May 30, 2014
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NSW sporting bodies given more powers to control betting
New legislation passed in the NSW Parliament this week will allow sporting bodies greater powers to combat match fixing in sport. Introducing the new legislation, NSW Minister...
May 29, 2014
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Trevor Dohnt named VMA Chairman
Trevor Dohnt, General Manager Event Operations at Melbourne Cricket Club, operators of the MCG, has been appointed to the role of Chairman Venue Management Association (Asia and...
May 29, 2014
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Leisureinsure underwriting agency specialises in amusements and entertainment
Leisureinsure Australia Pty Ltd is a new underwriting agency focussing specifically on the business of insuring events and activities within the world of amusements,...
May 29, 2014
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Brisbane campaign to promote winter events
Lord Mayor of Brisbane Graham Quirk has urged residents to help visitors “experience Brisbane like a local” by sharing their Brisbane pictures, experiences and events as part of...
May 28, 2014
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AudienceView clients to offer ticket insurance to customers
Events and entertainment e-commerce software provide AudienceView has joined with JMM at Lloyd's of London in an international partnership that will allow AudienceView clients...
May 28, 2014
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Australia Council awards Indigenous excellence
Outstanding achievement in Indigenous arts has been celebrated at the Australia Council’s National Indigenous Arts Awards. The annual awards celebrate the work and contributions...
May 27, 2014
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Plans revealed for $250 million upgrade of Sydney's Allianz Stadium
As part of plans for the ongoing redevelopment of its venues, the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust has revealed a $250 million plan to update the Allianz Stadium (Sydney...
May 27, 2014
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Ticketmaster Australia begins soft launch of Ticketmaster Resale
Ticketmaster Australia has begun the roll out of its Ticketmaster Resale 'anti-scalping' system. Introducing the new platform in a statement last year, the company explained...
May 27, 2014
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Official opening for Globe Theatre in Palmerston North
After several months of redevelopment the Globe Theatre in Palmerston North has reopened. The $1.2 million redevelopment has seen the venue upgraded with the addition of a...
May 26, 2014
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