News: Entertainment
Enta partners with Rooty Hill RSL
Enta Ticketing Solutions has signed up Rooty Hill RSL to use its world leading ticketing, marketing and CRM solution. Rooty Hill RSL and the new Sydney Gymnastic and Aquatics...
Sep 11, 2013
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Tread the boards at the new Eternity Playhouse
Sydneysiders are invited backstage for an exclusive tour of Sydney's first new major theatre in six years, the Eternity Playhouse, ahead of the official opening night of the...
Sep 11, 2013
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Moshtix signs Laneway Festival, re-signs Boomtick
Leading independent ticketing provider Moshtix has been selected as the official ticketing partner for St Jerome's Laneway Festival, produced by Michael Chugg Entertainment &...
Sep 10, 2013
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Creative New Zealand awards $19.5 million to the arts
37 arts organisations across New Zealand have been awarded $19.5 million in funding over the next three years (2014/2016) from Creative New Zealand's two multi-year arts...
Sep 7, 2013
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Craig Lovett's career achievements recognised with IAVM Chairman's citation
Recognising his distinguished and accomplished career, Craig Lovett, Partner/Principal of Incognitus and founder of Cleanevent, recently received a Chairman's Citation at the...
Sep 3, 2013
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TicketDirect's acquisition of Dash Tickets to enable growth in New Zealand ticketing sector
The major acquisition of successful Wellington ticket agency, Dash Tickets, will give the New Zealand ticketing industry more market power, according to Dash Tickets co-founder...
Sep 3, 2013
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Christchurch City Council agrees Town Hall restoration
Christchurch City Council has unanimously agreed that the city's Town Hall venue should be fully restored, with construction expected to begin in 2014. The Council has also...
Sep 1, 2013
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Construction advance at Dubai's Worlds of Adventure indoor theme park
Construction work has moved forward on what will be the world's largest indoor theme park at the Dubai City of Arabia development, with the first amusement rides set to be...
Aug 29, 2013
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Perth needs massive increase in performing arts venues to meet audience demand
As Perth continues to grow, an influential lobby group has suggested that the Western Australian capital will need to double its provision of performing arts venues during the...
Aug 29, 2013
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Wellington opens new concert and conference venue
Wellington's newest concert and conference venue - Shed 6 – has been opened by New Zealand Prime Minister John Key. The revamped waterfront warehouse, which will temporarily...
Aug 29, 2013
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Change of management for Radical Fitness Australia
Management of group fitness program operator Radical Fitness in Australia has returned from its former franchisor to master franchisors Nathaniel and Gabriela Leivas, the...
Aug 29, 2013
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Record arts funding in Western Australia but is it in the right place?
With the Western Australian Government funding arts and culture at an unprecedented level, an ABC report has questioned whether it is going in the right places. According to the...
Aug 28, 2013
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P!nk's popularity etched in stone
P!nk's incomparable popularity in Melbourne was etched in stone before her 18th and final record breaking concert at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday (25th August). When P!nk performed...
Aug 28, 2013
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Information resource on the impact of digital spectrum changes
Audio equipment distributor Jands has launched a new online resource providing advice on the impact of digital spectrum changes for users of wireless microphone devices for...
Aug 27, 2013
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Christchurch's redeveloped Isaac Theatre Royal to host International Film Festival?
The Isaac Theatre Royal in central Christchurch could be the new home for the New Zealand International Film Festival from next year. The speculation, reported by Fairfax media,...
Aug 27, 2013
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Dreamworld launches marketing campaign for new horror attraction
Set to embrace the growing horror entertainment trend with the launch of a new attraction on Friday 13th September, Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has released a...
Aug 26, 2013
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Four people suffering bacterial illness linked to Ekka
Queensland Health says a cluster of E.coli cases at this year's Brisbane Ekka were probably linked to the animal nursery. Four people who visited the Royal Queensland Show are...
Aug 26, 2013
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Laserforce opens new US headquarters to serve growing needs of North American operators
Brisbane-based Laserforce International has announced that it has opened a new office and assembly plant in the USA to serve the growing needs of the North American market. The...
Aug 26, 2013
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Works almost complete at City of Joondalup Leisure Centre - Craigie
Major improvements to facilities at City of Joondalup Leisure Centre - Craigie, worth almost $500,000, are nearing completion. An upgrade of the facility's entrance has improved...
Aug 26, 2013
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Yas Mall to open in March 2014
Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi's leading real estate developer, has announced that Yas Mall will open to the public on 26th March 2014. Construction of the 300,000 metre2 regional...
Aug 24, 2013
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Oceania Football Federation pilot combines musical beats and football
Combining good music with learning football skills is all part of a new training program ZOVA, which has recently been introduced as a pilot project in Samoa. Zova, founded in...
Aug 24, 2013
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$750,000 Lotteries grant for Gisborne's War Memorial Theatre
Redevelopment of Gisborne's War Memorial Theatre is set to begin after a successful grant application to New Zealand's Lottery Community Facilities Fund. The War Memorial...
Aug 24, 2013
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Work starts on Dubai's new cultural precinct project
Building work has begun in downtown Dubai at the site planned for the Emirate's cultural quarter, which was announced in March and will include a museum, two art hotels and an...
Aug 23, 2013
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Village Roadshow reports 50% rise in full year profits
Theme parks and entertainment conglomerate Village Roadshow has reported a rise of more than 50% in full-year profits, backed by strong results in its cinema division and...
Aug 23, 2013
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