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2014 Splendour in the Grass tickets sell out in hours
Splendour in the Grass has sold out its 2014 festival, with single-day, three-day and camping passes snapped up within hours of tickets being released to the public. Ticketing...
May 2, 2014
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Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust announces final grants
Three years after its first funds were granted, the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trustees has this week granted $8 million to 20 new local recovery projects and announced that...
May 2, 2014
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Live Nation Entertainment assumes sole ownership of Live Nation Japan
Live Nation Entertainment has announced that it has acquired Creativeman's minority stake in Live Nation Japan, resulting in Live Nation Entertainment assuming full ownership....
May 1, 2014
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Wonderland Fun Park launches Spiegeltent Salon De Elegance
Melbourne’s Wonderland Fun Park has launched its newly acquired mirrored Spiegeltent Salon De Elegance - which only arrived in Australia in March. The genuine Spiegeltent...
May 1, 2014
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King Kong and Victorian Opera’s Nixon in China dominate Melbourne's Green Room Awards
Multi-million-dollar musical King Kong and the Victorian Opera have both led the list of honourees at the 31st Melbourne Green Room awards, presented at Melbourne’s Comedy...
Apr 29, 2014
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Landmark Leisure introduces new FEC brand in the Arabian Gulf
Landmark Leisure, a division of retail and hospitality conglomerate, Landmark Group, is to introduce a new entertainment brand, Fun Works, at its new family entertainment centre...
Apr 29, 2014
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Hugh Jackman to launch performing arts foundation
Tony Award winning actor Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness are to launch a new performing arts foundation. The new charitable foundation, to be based in Perth, aims...
Apr 29, 2014
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Steve Romer appointed VMA Chief Executive
Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] (VMA) President Brian Morris has announced that Steve Romer has been appointed as the Association’s permanent Chief Executive...
Apr 29, 2014
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Ungerboeck backs MEA Young Professional Scholarship Awards
International event and venue software specialist Ungerboeck Software International has once again sponsored the Meetings & Events Australia (MEA)’s Young Professional...
Apr 29, 2014
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Phillip Island Nature Parks welcomes new ambassador for penguins
Chattabox, a much-loved character from Disney’s Club Penguin, is now an ambassador for the Penguin Foundation at Victoria's Phillip Island. Chattabox is the official ambassador...
Apr 28, 2014
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Collaborative arts projects to mark 100 years since First World War
With this year’s Anzac Day marking 100 years since the beginning of the First World War, Creative New Zealand has announced its support of a new arts fund focused on the effect...
Apr 25, 2014
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NCR Venue Manager set to enhance customer experience at Vector Arena
With the aim of improving customer interactions, Auckland’s Vector Arena is to introduce an extensive suite of innovative NCR venue management solutions. NCR will deploy NCR...
Apr 21, 2014
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Byron Bay Bluesfest celebrates 25th anniversary
Blessed with a long weekend of fine weather, the Byron Bay Bluesfest has celebrated its 25th anniversary with large crowds travelling to the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm venue over...
Apr 20, 2014
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REMIX Summit to detail the coupling of arts and commerce
The links between culture, technology and entrepreneurship are to be explored at major summit in Sydney next month. To be held at Sydney’s Carriageworks on 8th and 9th May, the...
Apr 20, 2014
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Showbiz International collapse impacts major venues and acts
The collapse of premium music and events ticketing company Showbiz International has impacted on major venues including the Sydney Opera House, ANZ Stadium and the Melbourne...
Apr 17, 2014
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Vale: Tim Roberts, respected arts administrator
Respected arts administrator Tim Roberts, the driving force behind the annual NARPACA Ticketing Professionals Conference, has died. A statement issued by Live Performance...
Apr 17, 2014
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Closure of Melbourne's Palace Theatre confirmed
Melbourne’s historic Palace Theatre will be closing down at the end of May to make way for a luxury 5-star hotel and apartment complex. The venue, which promotes itself as...
Apr 15, 2014
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New Australian circus tours Queensland
In an era when traditional circuses are generally perceived as being in decline, a new Australian circus company, Hudsons Circus, is currently touring Queensland and northern...
Apr 15, 2014
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AEG Ogden highlights achievements in managing Perth Theatre Trust venues
With its management of Perth Theatre Trust (PTT) venues set to cease at the end of 2015, venue managers AEG Ogden have confirmed that it will serve out its agreement to manage...
Apr 12, 2014
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Western Australian Government takes back management of major theatres
The Western Australian Government is to reclaim the direct management of Perth's major theatres announcing that the Perth Theatre Trust (PTT) will manage the operations of...
Apr 11, 2014
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Sunway and Viacom agree to develop Nickelodeon-themed attraction in Kuala Lumpur
The Sunway Group has expanded its collaboration with global entertainment group Viacom to develop a RM100 million (US$31 million) Nickelodeon-themed attraction - the first in...
Apr 11, 2014
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Action plan for live music in Sydney
Sydney is planning to become a magnet for intimate and exclusive ‘pop-up’performances by major international artists, as part of the City of Sydney’s plans to breathe new life...
Apr 10, 2014
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Royal Agricultural Society of WA names new Chief Executive
The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australian (RASWA) has announced the appointment of Peter Cooper as its new Chief Executive. Cooper, the Society’s Chief Operating...
Apr 10, 2014
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Abu Dhabi seeks investors for events venue
Abu Dhabi is seeking private investors for a major new entertainment venue planned for the city's Khalifa Park. Abu Dhabi City Municipality has advised that it is to issue a...
Apr 9, 2014
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