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Darwin Festival to showcase record-breaking 50 venues
This year’s Darwin Festival, running from 7th to 24th August, showcases a record-breaking 50 venues and seven world premieres, with 734 artists and more than 400 performances...
Aug 4, 2025
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Katapult launches new visitor attraction concepts alongside Aardman Studios at IAAPA Asia Expo
International themed attraction company, Katapult, in partnership with Aardman has create two immersive experiences featuring their popular characters, Wallace & Gromit. These...
Aug 4, 2025
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ARIA, Tixel and AFA spotlight live music with new ARIA Award for Best Music Festival
In recognition of the significant role played by Australian music festivals in showcasing and advancing local talent, a major new accolade has been launched by the Australian...
Aug 4, 2025
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Festival of Sails 2026 expanded program brings together competition, live music and family festivities
Australia’s largest celebration of sailing has expanded, with the Festival of Sails now offering five action-packed days of racing. The expanded program brings together...
Aug 3, 2025
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Harvest Rock music festival returns in 2025 following last year’s cancellation
One of South Australia’s popular music festivals, Harvest Rock, will return to Adelaide this year for a weekend of music and culinary options at Rymill and King Rodney Parks on...
Aug 1, 2025
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New appointments announced for Burswood Park Board
Former Western Australian Government Minister Bill Johnston and Town of Victoria Park Mayor Karen Vernon have been appointed to the Burswood Park Board, which manages the...
Aug 1, 2025
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City of Gold Coast launches search for partner to develop new arena
The City of Gold Coast has put a call out to domestic and international investors to join a public-private partnership to deliver a new 12,000 capacity indoor arena in...
Aug 1, 2025
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Mount Gambier secures 2026 Music Summit
MusicSA and the City of Mount Gambier have announced the 2026 Regional and Remote Music Summit will be held in Mount Gambier, bringing the third national gathering of regional...
Jul 31, 2025
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CSML Group expands its international footprint in supply of Brunswick Bowling equipment
Following an impressive 25-year performance as Brunswick’s exclusive distributor in India and the SAARC region, CSML Group is expanding its international footprint by supplying...
Jul 31, 2025
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Queensland Government investment spotlights critical role of small to medium arts organisations
In a landmark investment through the Queensland Government’s Organisations Fund 2026-29, almost $39.2 million will support 53 diverse arts and cultural companies and festivals....
Jul 30, 2025
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Live Nation acquires festival producer Team Event enhancing Electric Avenue for fans and artists In New Zealand
Live Nation acquires festival producer Team Event enhancing Electric Avenue for fans and artists In New Zealand Live Nation has further expanded its commitment to live...
Jul 30, 2025
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ICC Sydney secures top ‘Green Venue’ status by Green Music Australia
Highlighting its exceptional environmental and social impact strategies and initiatives, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has been certified as a ‘Green...
Jul 30, 2025
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Funlab to open new Hijinx Hotel entertainment destination in Melbourne
'Leisure-tainment' business Funlab is opening a new entertainment destination - its popular Hijinx Hotel - in Melbourne’s CBD for the first time at QV Melbourne on 1st August....
Jul 29, 2025
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Ticketmaster Australia partners with Untitled Group in multi-year ticketing deal
Ticketmaster Australia has announced a multi-year ticketing partnership with Untitled Group, Australia’s largest privately-owned promoter of music festivals, concerts and live...
Jul 29, 2025
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Singapore Swimming Club enhances bowling experience with CSML supplied Brunswick Sync management system
The CSML Group has announced the successful installation and launch of Brunswick’s Sync Scoring and Centre Management System at the prestigious Singapore Swimming Club. As the...
Jul 29, 2025
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Music festival 'Good Things' relocates from Centennial Park to Sydney Showground
Australia’s largest and favourite travelling music festival, Good Things Festival, has announced its relocation to the Sydney Showground after six years at Centennial Park. The...
Jul 29, 2025
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Inaugural rugby festival for North Sydney brings sport and community together
An inaugural Rugby Festival starts today in North Sydney launching four days of rugby, live entertainment, and after-school family fun. The festival opens with a free afternoon...
Jul 29, 2025
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Yothu Yindi Foundation to host 25th edition of Garma Festival
The 25th anniversary of the Garma Festival – a landmark celebration of Yolŋu culture in northeast Arnhem Land – is anticipated to attract over 3,500 people. The sold-out...
Jul 28, 2025
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Theatre, dance and museum exhibitions to tour regional NSW
Theatre, dance and museum exhibitions are to tour 36 regional towns across NSW following the state government’s investment of $700,000 to support touring of homegrown arts and...
Jul 28, 2025
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BioQuest Studios among Far North Queensland screen businesses to share in enterprise funding boost
BioQuest Studios is among the latest Far North Queensland businesses to receive NQ Enterprise grants to expand their operations.The NQ Enterprise funding which comes from Screen...
Jul 27, 2025
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New entertainment and cultural hub Bella LIVE to open in northwest Sydney
A new entertainment and cultural hub - Bella LIVE – is opening this August, bringing the ethos of the likes of Carriageworks and Hordern Pavillion to northwest Sydney. Bella...
Jul 25, 2025
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IAAPA Foundation FEC Scholarship launched to support emerging talent in the Attractions Industry
The IAAPA Foundation has launched its 2025 FEC Scholarship, a new initiative supporting the next generation of leaders in family entertainment centres (FECs), location-based...
Jul 25, 2025
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Final places remaining for VMA’s Safety and Security Program
Final places remaining for VMA’s Venue Safety and Security Program With just one month to go, the Institute of Venue Safety and Security (IVSS) - the venue industry’s premier...
Jul 24, 2025
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HOYTS Cinemas and IMAX relaunch partnership with new laser locations across Australia
Leading cinema chain HOYTS Cinemas has announced a new agreement with IMAX Corporation to install five state-of-the-art IMAX® with Laser systems across Australia. The deal marks...
Jul 24, 2025
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