News: Entertainment
Japan fireworks festival explosion death toll reaches three
A 35-year-old man died on Monday from severe injuries following explosions at a summer fireworks festival last Thursday near Kyoto, raising the death toll to three. Earlier on...
Aug 22, 2013
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Smart Digital movie screens offer the 'wow' factor
Dedicated to portable entertainment with a focus on outdoor movie systems, Smart Digital Australia sell and hire inflatable movie screens from 2.5 to 12 metres wide, backed by...
Aug 21, 2013
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Live Performance Australia highlights policy priorities for 2013 Federal Election
To meet the challenges it presently faces in terms of sustainability and future growth, Live Performance Australia (LPA) is calling on the next Federal Government to back the...
Aug 20, 2013
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Ekka ignites to bring in crowds of more than 400,000
With crowd numbers of more than 400,000, the 2013 Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) closed on Saturday night (17th August) in spectacular fashion with the Ekka IgNites 360 presented...
Aug 19, 2013
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Australia Council reveals key trends for performing arts
The headline figures of a new study into Australia's Major Performing Arts sector in 2012 reveal encouraging growth in audience numbers, employment, new work presented and box...
Aug 19, 2013
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MCG to install two new giant video screens
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will house the largest vision boards at an Australian sports stadium when two new, state-of-the-art screens are scheduled for installation in...
Aug 18, 2013
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Showbiz launches new era of show and accommodation packaging
Leading ticket and packaging company Showbiz International has joined forces with the Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN) - a division of the Expedia group, one of the world's...
Aug 16, 2013
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P!NK star shines over Sydney
To celebrate a record-breaking 26 concerts by a female performing artist at the Sydney Entertainment Centre (SEC), previously held by Kylie Minogue, venue management has...
Aug 15, 2013
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Event seminars charts rise of the Asian Century
The Australian Business Events Expo and Sydney's Event Showcase started yesterday (14th August) with a discussion on the opportunities the 'Asian Century' brings to the Business...
Aug 15, 2013
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Operators of Wireless Audio Devices urged to take action over potentially illegal devices
The Australian Wireless Audio Group (AWAG) is calling on the Federal Government to compensate wireless audio users impacted by the sell-off of the 700 MHz radio frequency...
Aug 14, 2013
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Fitness
Sports Hub at the heart of the redevelopment of Hong Kong's Kai Tak airport site
A new multi-purpose sport stadium, with a capacity of up to 50,000, is at the heart of the redevelopment of the site Hong Kongs former Kai Tak Airport. Located on the...
Aug 14, 2013
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Event Industry stars set to shine
The past twelve months has seen the delivery of some truly magnificent events in Australia. National music festivals such as Big Day Out continue to grow, attracting...
Aug 13, 2013
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Enta Ticketing Solutions partners with Penrith Performing & Visual Arts
Enta Ticketing Solutions has signed up Penrith Performing & Visual Arts (PP&VA) to use its world leading ticketing, marketing and CRM solution. Established in 2007, PP&VA is an...
Aug 12, 2013
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Prime Minister pledges $5 million for Hobart Showground redevelopment
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has pledged $5 million towards the redevelopment of the Hobart Showgrounds, backing the Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania (RAST) owner...
Aug 12, 2013
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Central Coast Mariners look to manage Gosford's Bluetongue Stadium
Central Coast Mariners could become the first A-League club to assume full operational control of their home ground after submitting an offer to take up the management of Blue...
Aug 10, 2013
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Jakarta attractions prepare for visitor boost through Eid holidays
In the run up to the Idul Fitri (Eid al-Fitr/Eid) holiday, marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, attractions in Jakarta have unveiled a range of new...
Aug 9, 2013
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Globe Theatre redevelopment reaches funding target
Following multiple generous donations, Palmerston North City Council is to call for tenders for the redevelopment of the Globe Theatre. The redevelopment of the Globe Theatre...
Aug 8, 2013
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Bangarra's year of achievements recognised in a week of awards
Over the past week, the Australian arts industry has recognised the outstanding artistic achievements of Bangarra Dance Theatre and its artists, with four awards across the...
Aug 7, 2013
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Young gets RDAF monies for pool shading and cinema roof
The town of Young in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales is to receive a $230,000 from the Federal Government's Regional Development Australia Fund, which Young...
Aug 6, 2013
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Sydney Festival and The Star announce four-year partnership
Sydney Festival, the annual celebration of art, culture and ideas that takes over Sydney every January, along with The Star, Sydney's premium events and entertainment...
Aug 1, 2013
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Moshtix signs Merivale Group, re-signs Oxford Art Factory
Leading independent ticketing provider Moshtix has been selected as the official ticketing partner for the Merivale Group, owner of music venues such as Ivy nightclub and Pacha...
Aug 1, 2013
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Ticketing
gemba Group expands its Venues & Facilities division
The gemba Group has announced the expansion of its Venues & Facilities division into Sydney. Since its launch in Melbourne in early 2012, the Venues & Facilities division has...
Jul 31, 2013
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Singapore recognises 353 donors for their $35.3 million contribution to the arts
353 donors were honoured for their generous contributions of $35.3 million to Singapore arts scene in 2012 at the recent Patron of the Arts Awards Ceremony. The awards have seen...
Jul 31, 2013
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2013 Helpmann Awards winners announced
The musical Legally Blonde triumphed at last night's Helpmann Awards, winning in five categories, while Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band's Wrecking Ball tour was named...
Jul 30, 2013
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