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Bolshoi Ballet arrives for Brisbane exclusive
The Bolshoi Ballet's exclusive Brisbane season has proved a major drawcard for visitors and arts lovers with more than 95% of tickets already sold. Welcoming the world renowned...
Jun 3, 2013
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Approval given to demolish Burswood Dome
Perth's Burswood Arena, the Western Australian entertainment venue that has hosted some of the world's biggest acts on its stage, is to be demolished after 26 years of providing...
Jun 1, 2013
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Work begins on $1.5 billion theme park in Jordan
Groundbreaking work has started on a US$1.5 billion theme park and resort in the southern Jordanian city of Aqaba. Announcing the start of construction at this week's World...
May 31, 2013
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Mandurah Performing Arts Centre named Australia's Performing Arts Centre of the Year
This week's Australian Performing Arts Centres Association (APACA) conference commenced with the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre being named Australia's Performing Arts Centre...
May 31, 2013
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Operators sought to offload lease for Sydney's ANZ Stadium
The leasees of Sydney's ANZ Stadium reportedly sought to end the lease for the former Sydney Olympic Stadium. News Ltd media sources recently reported that Stadium Australia...
May 29, 2013
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Crown casino to shed 50 jobs in Melbourne
Casino operator Crown, one of Victoria's biggest employers, is to make up to 50 back office staff redundant. Casino spokesman Gary O'Neill says that is less than 1% of the...
May 27, 2013
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Madame Tussauds opens in Tokyo
Madame Tussauds has opened the latest branch of its world famous wax museums at Decks Beach Mall in Tokyo, Japan. The 14th Madame Tussauds attraction, and the fifth in the...
May 27, 2013
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Art and culture can contribute to tourism
Cultural institutions are recognising the contribution they can make to the local tourism industry for the industry's benefit and their own, ongoing viability, according to the...
May 25, 2013
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Vivid shines a light on Sydney
Sydney will come alive this evening with the start of Vivid Sydney, which, over 18 days, will present a festival of light, music and ideas. Now in its fifth year, the event,...
May 24, 2013
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Winners announced in New Zealand's Commercial Building Awards
Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium, New Zealand's first undercover stadium, has taken out the Supreme Award at the recent New Zealand Commercial Project Awards. Up against more than...
May 24, 2013
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Long Lease and $5 million Secures Sydney Theatre Company
A ground-breaking lease and multi-million dollar funding arrangement between the NSW Government and the Sydney Theatre Company (STC) will ensure that performing arts...
May 23, 2013
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MCI expands creative service offering in Australia
Expanding its resources to enhance creative services to clients, global consulting, live communication and event managers MCI have announced the acquisition of creative events...
May 23, 2013
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ANZ Stadium's new $3 million sound system set to be in place for Origin 1
ANZ Stadium is set to complete the upgrading of its new sound system in time for rugby league's State of Origin I on Wednesday 5th June. With the aim of delivering a more...
May 20, 2013
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The Emergence of the Intelligent Venue
Populous' Greg Sherlock explains how innovation in stadium design is being driven by the impact of technology that affects both the venue design itself and the fan experience....
May 19, 2013
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Australian Event Awards looks for a new home
Having been staged at Sydney Olympic Park since 2010, the Australian Event Awards are looking to continue their success at a new location for the coming three years. The Awards,...
May 18, 2013
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Senior appointments in Queensland culture
New Chief Executives have been appointed for the Queensland Museum and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. At the Queensland Museum Network, Professor Suzanne Miller is taking up...
May 16, 2013
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Asian Attractions Expo 2013 bigger, better and back in Singapore
The Asian Attractions Expo, the largest conference and trade show for the attractions industry in Asia, will be returning to Singapore in less than three weeks. Set to be held...
May 15, 2013
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Business events sector looks forward to new International Convention Centre Sydney
Despite being more than three years away from opening, the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is already generating interest among potential national and...
May 15, 2013
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New work to feature NICA's second year artists
A new circus show, One False Move ... is set to feature the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA)'s second year artists in an original and fast-paced entertainment show that...
May 14, 2013
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Sydney Entertainment Centre to host VMA After Five event
The Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] (VMA) is to stage its latest 'After 5' function at the Sydney Entertainment Centre (SEC) on Wednesday 22nd May 2013. The...
May 13, 2013
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New Victorian arts programs to drive innovation and public benefit
Victorian Government funding programs for arts organisations and individual artists are to be streamlined, more strategically focused and boosted. Announcing the changes,...
May 13, 2013
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Big Day Out set for Gold Coast's Metricon Stadium
The Big Day Out (BDO) is being given a new home at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast. Following an agreement in January, the Queensland Government and the organisers of the BDO...
May 10, 2013
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Wi-Fi Solution to meet the needs of sporting events
A new Wi-Fi solution for sporting events is designed to meet the needs of large crowds of passionate fans, as well as handle all of the traditional back office and operational...
May 9, 2013
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Perth Theatre Trust releases new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
The Perth Theatre Trust (PTT) has released its new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP), welcoming people with a disability, their carers and families to the Trust's...
May 9, 2013
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