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World's largest arena to open in Manila in 2014
Construction of the world's largest domed indoor arena, the Philippine Arena, is advancing near the Philippine capital of Manila, with the completed venue set to open in July...
Dec 19, 2013
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New Hamer Hall welcomes almost 400,000 patrons in first year of operations
Almost 400,000 people attended concerts at Arts Centre Melbourne's redeveloped Hamer Hall in the year from its re-opening on 26th July 2012, roundly cementing its reputation,...
Dec 18, 2013
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Dubai plans world record New Years Eve fireworks
On 31st December, the Emirate of Dubai is planning to set the record for the world's 'Largest Fireworks Display' with The Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis The Palm, Islands of The World,...
Dec 17, 2013
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Adventure World set for bumper holiday season
Perth theme park Adventure World is getting set for a bumper summer season, with a new project on the cards and record guest numbers expected through the gates. The park's...
Dec 17, 2013
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Brisbane Powerhouse announces APAM 2014 program
The program has been announced for the 2014 Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM), the premier biennial industry event for contemporary performing arts in the Asia Pacific...
Dec 16, 2013
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Waterworld inflatable waterpark to operate in Sydney's Entertainment Quarter through school holidays
Waterworld Central, Australia's first portable waterpark, is to operate in Sydney's Entertainment Quarter from 26th December to 27th January. To be located in the Showring in...
Dec 16, 2013
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ANZ Stadium celebrates a year of sporting dreams
2013 has been a massive year for Sydney's ANZ Stadium with the former Olympic venue hosting the Socceroos' World Cup qualification, Manchester United, NRL clubs playing home...
Dec 14, 2013
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Luna Park Melbourne celebrates 101st birthday and 100th anniversary of its magical carousel
Luna Park Melbourne is today (Friday 13th December) celebrating it 101st birthday and the 100th anniversary of its 'Jewel in the Crown', the Luna Park Carousel. All Melbournians...
Dec 13, 2013
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Australian Performing Arts Market heads to Brisbane in February
The Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM), the premier biennial industry event for contemporary performing arts in the Asia Pacific region, will be held in Brisbane from 18th...
Dec 11, 2013
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Xtend Barre Workout: a fitness success story
The Xtend Barre Workout, a fusion of Pilates and dance designed to impart co-ordination, rhythm and cardiovascular fitness, has been one of the fitness success stories of the...
Dec 11, 2013
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Perth Theatre Trust considers new venue management models
Venue managers AEG Ogden will run Western Australia's premier stage venues for an extra six months from mid 2014 to give the Perth Theatre Trust extra time to consider future...
Dec 10, 2013
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Wellington to consider merging tourism and venues CCOs
A proposal to merge two major drivers of the Wellington economy, Positively Wellington Tourism (PWT) and Positively Wellington Venues (PWV), is to be considered by Wellington...
Dec 10, 2013
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Lord of the Rings world arena tour to launch in 2015
The creative team behind The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit series of movies are developing a touring show that is expected to tour arenas across the world while retaining the...
Dec 10, 2013
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Festival to mark 20 years of blues in Thredbo
Thredbo is gearing up to host another huge weekend of music in the mountains with the Thredbo Blues Festival 2014 set to take place on from 17th to 19th January next year. Ian...
Dec 8, 2013
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Fireworks won't take shine off Sydney Opera House
Over 1,000 fireworks will be launched from the sails of the Sydney Opera House this New Year's Eve, using specially designed pyrotechnics to protect the world-famous building as...
Dec 7, 2013
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Schuler Shook contributes to new Gold Coast Cultural Precinct design
As theatre consultants, Schuler Shook Theatre Planners help define the spatial relationships of performance theatres and recently advised on audience and service access points...
Dec 6, 2013
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Historic changes for Sydney's Darling Harbour venues
With the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (SCEC) set to hold its final event on Sunday (8th December), prior to the development of the new International Convention Centre...
Dec 6, 2013
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Moshtix launches new mobile ticket scanning App
Leading independent ticketing provider Moshtix has released a new mobile ticket scanning app, smartScan. The app uses the camera on smartphones to scan tickets and enables the...
Dec 4, 2013
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EVANZ announces winners of inaugural New Zealand Venue Industry Awards
Auckland's Vector Arena has been named New Zealand's 'Supreme Venue of the Year' at the inaugural Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) Venue Awards. Vector...
Dec 4, 2013
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50,000 visitors experience 7D Cinema technology on the Gold Coast
Since opening in Surfers Paradise last year, nearly 50,000 patrons have experienced 7D Cinema - the newest technology in virtual reality. Featuring the latest movie...
Dec 4, 2013
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The Doobie Brothers and Elvis Costello to star in new Queenstown Blues & Roots Festival
A new music festival in Queenstown is set to be a standout event on the South Island entertainment calendar. The first Queenstown Blues & Roots Festival - a one-day outdoor...
Dec 4, 2013
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Logan City Council to build Australia's largest Spielart play unit
Logan City Council's development of Underwood Park in the South east Queensland suburb of Priestdale will feature Australia's biggest Spielart Playground when it is installed by...
Dec 3, 2013
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Michael Gudinski named 'Industry Icon' at ARIA Awards
Promoter Michael Gudinski has received the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) Industry Icon Award at the 27th ARIA Awards. The leading music industry figure formed...
Dec 3, 2013
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Perth International Arts Festival to open with a bang
Set to run from 7th February to 1st March next year, the 2014 Perth International Arts Festival will open with the Lotterywest Festival Spectacular Veles e Vents, an...
Nov 28, 2013
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