News: Entertainment
Moore Park Entertainment Quarter up for sale
The Moore Park Entertainment Quarter within Sydney’s Fox Studios precinct is for sale, with current owners Colonial First State expecting to an estimated $70 million for the...
Apr 9, 2014
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NCR provides venue management solution for redeveloped Adelaide Oval
Global consumer transaction technologies leader NCR Corporation has detailed how it deployed its NCR Venue Management Software solution at the Adelaide Oval during the landmark...
Apr 9, 2014
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Festivals support puts Sydney on centre stage
The City of Sydney is supporting three major cultural events aimed at attracting visitors and promoting Sydney as a leading events capital. Sydney Fringe Festival will receive...
Apr 4, 2014
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ANZ Stadium advances plans for $250 million upgrade
Managers of Sydney’s ANZ Stadium are pushing ahead with plans for a multi-million dollar upgrade of the venue featuring movable stands at the northern and southern ends and a...
Apr 1, 2014
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World-class animation-based theme park to open in Malaysian state of Perak
Malaysia is set to have its first animation theme park with the construction of the Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS), a RM450 million (US$137 million) partnership project...
Mar 31, 2014
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Veolia Arena opens in Goulburn
The Veolia Arena, a new, 500-seat entertainment, recreation and sport facility, has opened in the NSW town of Goulburn. A shared community facility, owned and managed by...
Mar 30, 2014
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Federal Senate report suggests ticket scalping not a big problem
A Federal Senate inquiry into ticket scalping has found minimal evidence of ticket scalping in Australian entertainment and sport. As a result, the Senate Committee looking into...
Mar 26, 2014
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Live music venues threatened by new laws and noise complaints
New licensing laws in Sydney and noise complaints in Melbourne are threatening the once vibrant live music scene in both cities. New NSW legislation, prompted by high profile...
Mar 25, 2014
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Marina Bay Sands seeking land for 60% expansion
The operator of Singapore's iconic Marina Bay Sands is seeking land on which to expand the resort. The Las Vegas Sands group – the world's biggest casino operator – wants to add...
Mar 25, 2014
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Michael Cassel Group appoints new head of Marketing and Communications
Michael Cassel Group has appointed Jill Colvin to the newly created position of Head of Marketing and Communications. Announcing the appointment, Producer and Chief Executive...
Mar 24, 2014
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NSW Government welcomes 'billion dollar' events boom
The success of the weekend's Major League Baseball Opening Series at the Sydney Cricket Ground continues a billion dollar major events boom for NSW, according to State Premier...
Mar 24, 2014
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Universal Studios Japan welcomes 10 millionth visitor
The number of visitors to Universal Studios Japan in Osaka has this week reached 10 million for the current 2103/14 financial, hitting the threshold for the first time since the...
Mar 21, 2014
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Shire of Roebourne approves plans for Karratha cultural precinct
The Shire of Roebourne has approved plans for a new theatre and arts centre in Karratha. The Shire has had a concept plan drawn up for its $40 million Karratha cultural...
Mar 20, 2014
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Rolling Stones fans with scalped tickets may lose out on rescheduled shows
Rolling Stones fans with scalped tickets for the band's postponed Australian and New Zealand tour have been warned they may not be able to trade them for tickets to the band's...
Mar 20, 2014
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Rolling Stones cancel Australasian tour following partner death
The Rolling Stones have called off their Australia and New Zealand tour following the death of frontman Sir Mick Jagger's partner, L'Wren Scott. Scott was found dead in her New...
Mar 19, 2014
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Deaths and drug arrests at Future Music Festival Asia
The third day of the Future Music Festival in Malaysia was cancelled at the weekend after six people died from suspected drug overdoses and 19 people were arrested for drug...
Mar 18, 2014
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Centennial Park looks to attract pop-up activities and performances
Centennial Parklands is seeking experienced and professional event and performance organisers with pop-up and performance business ventures to contribute to the diverse range of...
Mar 18, 2014
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Theatre and dance productions showcased at the Subiaco Arts Centre
Hot on the heels of Fringe World and the Perth Festival, Western Australia's latest arts festival, focused on Perth's growing independent theatre sector, is underway at the...
Mar 18, 2014
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Auckland Easter Show returns to ASB Showgrounds
With a massive line-up of entertainment, circus acts, rides and exhibits, plus an agricultural show that has been running for more than 160 years, the 2014 Coca-Cola Easter Show...
Mar 18, 2014
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Gosford City Council's new approach to management of Central Coast Stadium
Having taken over the management of the Central Coast Stadium (the former Blue Tongue Stadium) in February, Gosford City Council is currently looking to attract a new naming...
Mar 17, 2014
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CBS Canterbury Arena ready for major concerts this week
CBS Canterbury Arena will be fully functioning as of Tuesday 18th March after a fire in an exhibitor space on Saturday morning activated the sprinkler system. A statement from...
Mar 17, 2014
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Michael Chugg celebrates 50 years as an entertainment promoter
Michael Chugg, one of Australia's most respected concert promoters, has just clocked up 50 years in the entertainment industry. 50 years ago this week, on 14th March 1964, Chugg...
Mar 15, 2014
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Flip Out opens latest trampoline centre on Sydney's northern beaches
Flip Out, Australia's largest operator of trampoline arenas, has opened its latest facility at Brookvale on Sydney's northern beaches. Sited in a light/general industrial...
Mar 14, 2014
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Bangarra Dance Theatre announces new Executive Director
The Bangarra Dance Theatre has announced that Philippe Magid has been appointed as its new Executive Director following an extensive national recruitment process. Commenting on...
Mar 14, 2014
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