News: Entertainment
Vivid Sydney launches with record crowds
Over 67,000 people have attended the opening weekend of the Vivid Sydney festival, with the increasingly popular event again transforming Sydney’s CBD with a spectacular display...
May 26, 2014
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Building to commence on Auckland’s new Waterfront Theatre
The Auckland Theatre Company (ATC) has announced that Hawkins Construction has been appointed to build the new waterfront theatre project in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter. With ATC...
May 26, 2014
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NICA presents Circus Showcase 2014
From 2nd to 5th July the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) Australia’s annual Circus Showcase will see final year circus students refine their graceful, dynamic and...
May 26, 2014
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Singapore Sports Hub unveils multi-functional pitch at new national stadium
The Desso GrassMaster pitch that will play host to football, rugby, cricket and athletics at Singapore’s new National Stadium has been unveiled. As the focal point for the...
May 23, 2014
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New Profloor portable flooring protects turf at AAMI Park concerts
Specialist flooring manufacturer Profloors’ new Pro-Floor GP product achieved outstanding results when trialled at a recent major concert event. The trial was independently...
May 22, 2014
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Hugh Jackman launches performing arts foundation in Perth
Actors Hugh Jackman and Jack Thompson have launched the Jackman Furness Foundation for the Performing Arts at a ceremony at Perth's Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts...
May 19, 2014
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Sydney’s creative future under the microscope
The City of Sydney’s plans to foster an even more creative Sydney will be debated at a special City Conversation at Sydney Theatre tonight (Monday 19th May). The City’s new...
May 18, 2014
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Leading promoters to address 2014 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress
Leading entertainment promoters Michael and Matt Gudinski are to be interviewed in a ‘Meet the Promoters’ Panel at the upcoming 2014 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress. The...
May 18, 2014
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New branding for Auckland’s live arts and entertainment organisation
Auckland’s live arts and entertainment organisation THE EDGE has been renamed Auckland Live, reflecting the organisation’s expanded focus on live arts and entertainment...
May 17, 2014
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Ringling Circus prevails in 14-year legal battle, wins US$15.75 million
North American animal rights groups including the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) have ended their long-running litigation with Feld Entertainment this week by paying...
May 16, 2014
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Laserforce to unveil new features and futuristic attractions
Headquarters to over 150 Laserforce locations worldwide, the world’s longest running Laserforce centre is set to unveil eight new, thrilling attractions. Located in the Brisbane...
May 16, 2014
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Contracts worth over US$240 million dollars signed at DEAL 2014
The organisers of the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Show, the Middle East’s largest attractions exhibition, have advised that their recent 2014 event hosted over 300...
May 14, 2014
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Plan Melbourne projects to benefit from Victoria’s $9.3 million community fund
Community, health, sport, arts and education hubs in Melbourne’s growth areas will benefit from $9.3 million injection as part of the Victorian Government’s Plan Melbourne....
May 14, 2014
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Spiegelworld ends 17 month visit, brings forward new Australian tour
After 490 performances, seven cities and two return seasons, the spiegeltent spectacular from New York City, EMPIRE by Spiegelworld, has just concluded its Australian tour. The...
May 14, 2014
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Governments fast track Cairns’ Aquis integrated resort development
The Federal Government is to fast-track the environmental assessment of the $4.2 billion Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort on a site at Yorkeys Knob, north of Cairns. Federal...
May 13, 2014
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Cultural and knowledge centre opens in Bankstown
The combined Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre and Bryan Brown Theatre has opened in Western Sydney. The new community venue, constructed on the site of the Bankstown Town...
May 12, 2014
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Fitness on Request rebrands as Wellbeats
Leading virtual fitness technology provider Fitness On Request has announced a new brand name, Wellbeats™, to support its bigger mission as a company to reach people in...
May 12, 2014
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Ardent Leisure grows nine-month revenue
Ardent Leisure has lifted nine-month revenue on the back of strong trading trends and acquisitions, again led by its Goodlife Health Clubs and US-based Main Event Entertainment...
May 12, 2014
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MMF announce music month Speed Networking sessions
The Music Managers Forum (MMF) will present a speed networking session during New Zealand Music Month for budding music managers interested in gaining a valuable insight into...
May 9, 2014
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Entertainment
Christchurch performing Arts Precinct designation partially lifted
Christchurch City Council’s decision to spend $127.5 million fixing the Town Hall means not all the land currently designated for the city’s Performing Arts Precinct is...
May 7, 2014
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IMG takeover deal agreed
Entertainment talent agency William Morris Endeavor and private equity firm Silver Lake Partners have reportedly finalised a deal to acquire the IMG agency, one of the sports...
May 7, 2014
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Victorian budget backs arts, recreation and tourism
Announcing a surplus budget, the Victorian Government is backing the arts, recreation and tourism sectors with new funding pledges in its 2014/15 budget. In the arts , the...
May 7, 2014
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Unique line-up of attractions industry leaders set to address 2014 AALARA conference
Leading attractions industry professionals from Australia and Asia are set to address the 2014 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) Conference on...
May 7, 2014
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Universal Studios Japan’s Harry Potter attraction to open in July
Expected to become one of Universal Studios Japan's star attractions, the theme park’s new Harry Potter attraction is to open in July. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe...
May 3, 2014
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