News: Entertainment
Emerging digital technologies to impact live events
Speaking at the NARPACA Ticketing Professionals Conference this week, and in a feature in the latest issue of Australasian Leisure Management , change consultant Hannah Rudman...
Feb 18, 2014
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Genting to build US$2.2 billion integrated resort in South Korea
Genting Singapore Plc, Southeast Asia's largest casino operator by market value, is to develop a new integrated casino resort on South Korea's Jeju island. Following the success...
Feb 12, 2014
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Tickets on sale for world premiere of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom stage production
Tickets for the hotly anticipated world premiere of the stage musical of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom have gone on sale. Baz Luhrmann's stage production of his award winning...
Feb 11, 2014
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Foundations Entertainment University expands with Arabian Gulf workshop
The US-based Foundations Entertainment University (FEU) is to offer its comprehensive amusement industry educational program during the upcoming Dubai Entertainment Amusement...
Feb 11, 2014
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ACMA urges community groups and businesses to adapt to changes affecting wireless microphone users
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is contacting a range of industry stakeholders to ensure that community groups and businesses understand the upcoming...
Feb 11, 2014
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Strong crowds enjoy the best of Australian arts and culture at 2014 St Kilda Festival
The St Kilda Festival, Australia's largest annual music festival, has drawn to a close after attracting strong crowds to enjoy the best of Australian arts and culture on the...
Feb 10, 2014
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Malthouse Theatre announces new artistic appointments
Melbourne's Malthouse Theatre has announced four new artistic appointments for 2014, with the engagement of two new Artistic Associates, a new Dramaturg, and a new Female...
Feb 9, 2014
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Moshtix and Illusive announce Bliss N Eso tour partnership
Leading independent ticketing provider Moshtix has been selected by Illusive and Frontier Touring to provide an integrated ticketing solution for the upcoming national 'Circus...
Feb 6, 2014
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Allphones Arena experiences biggest ever year
Having predicted a busy period 12 months ago, Allphones Arena’s year proved highly successful with the arena becoming the 11th top grossing venue in the world while hosting...
Feb 5, 2014
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Big Day Out first at Arena Joondalup
With Perth's 2014 Big Day Out set to be held at the Arena Joondalup tomorrow (Sunday 2nd February), in a festival first, VenuesWest has introduced 'suburban custodian' teams for...
Feb 1, 2014
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Massive dragon brought to life in Melbourne for Chinese New Year celebrations
Chinese New Year celebrations have begun early in Melbourne with the unveiling of a 100-metre dragon at Docklands. More than 50,000 Chinese people living in Melbourne have begun...
Jan 31, 2014
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Ballet schools raise the 'child safe' bar
A large contingent of ballet, jazz and tap dance teachers, school owners, dance judges and officials from across NSW have come together to learn how to make dance environments...
Jan 28, 2014
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Marina Bay Sands partners with Showbiz International to launch bookings website
Singapore's Marina Bay Sands integrated resort has partnered with Showbiz International, to create a one-stop-shop premium entertainment web portal -...
Jan 28, 2014
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Dubai ready to build world's largest ferris wheel
With land on Dubai's Bluewaters Island fully reclaimed, development of the Dubai Eye, set to be the world's largest ferris wheel, can now proceed. The ferris wheel, set to be...
Jan 26, 2014
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Sydney Olympic Park wraps up successful summer outdoor film festival
Sydney Olympic Park has completed a successful program of family-friendly value entertainment presented as part of its 'Movies by the Boulevard' summer outdoor film festival....
Jan 25, 2014
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Search resumes for naming rights sponsor for Newcastle's Hunter Stadium
Venues NSW has recommenced a search for a naming rights sponsor for the Hunter Stadium home venue of the Newcastle Knights and the Newcastle Jets. The NSW Government agency...
Jan 23, 2014
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Tjapukai farewells Creation Theatre
Past performers and family of the Djabugay people attended the final Creation Theatre performance at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park in Cairns on Tuesday (21st January)....
Jan 23, 2014
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Hollywood magic and aerobics heritage underpin Fitness First relaunch
The relaunch of Fitness First Australia's brand this week was led by two-time Academy Award winner and 80s aerobics guru Jane Fonda. Fonda, whose exercise videos transformed...
Jan 23, 2014
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Muscat Festival looks to attract two million visitors
Venues hosting events during the one-month long annual Muscat Festival are getting set to engross visitors with a gamut of fun-filled activities while offering a kaleidoscopic...
Jan 23, 2014
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AudienceView helps EventCliQue become Singapore's first fully enabled ticketing agent
Entertainment business solutions provider AudienceView has revealed an expanded partnership with EventCliQue to bring self-serve ticketing and events management to the...
Jan 22, 2014
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Optimo in New Zealand 'for the long term'
Tickets, bookings and CRM software provider OPTIMO is looking for a "long term" presence in the New Zealand and Australasian marketplace. Presenting the award for the Supreme...
Jan 21, 2014
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Hollywood wraps up at Blacktown International Sportspark
Filming of the movie 'Unbroken', directed by Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, has come to an end at the Blacktown International Sportspark in Western Sydney. The project saw over...
Jan 21, 2014
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Wellington's 'Festival of the Skateboard' to welcome worlds' best PRO and MASTERS bowl skaters
Wellington's Waitangi Park will once again host the worlds' best PRO and MASTERS bowl skaters with the seventh annual BOWL-A-RAMA Wellington, from 29th January to 2nd February....
Jan 21, 2014
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Isaac Theatre Royal facade comes back in view
For the first time in almost a year the facade of Christchurch's historic Isaac Theatre Royal is visible. Protective shipping containers, which helped prop up the theatre's...
Jan 20, 2014
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