News: Entertainment
$29 million investment in Arts initiatives
Victoria's arts, creative and cultural sector, will be backed with $28.9 million in new funding delivered in the 2013-14 Victorian State Budget. Introducing the funding,...
May 8, 2013
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AEG Ogden announces six senior executive appointments
Leading venue manager, AEG Ogden has announced six senior executive appointments for its venues throughout Australia. Chairman and Chief Executive Harvey Lister said he was...
May 7, 2013
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Venue Industry Congress opens in Perth
With the region's venue industry focussing on the recent opening of the Perth Arena, the 2013 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress has today opened in Perth. Embracing the theme...
May 6, 2013
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'Last Shout' at the Star caps successful week for Australian tourism
Over 1,500 delegates attending the tourism industry's largest tradeshow in the southern hemisphere, the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), capped off the successful week with...
May 2, 2013
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Moshtix delivers sellout for 2013 Splendour in the Grass festival
Ticketing company, Moshtix, has successfully delivered the ticketing services for another sell out year for Splendour in the Grass 2013, with fans snapping up all three-day,...
May 2, 2013
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Trainee progresses to the Head of Production at Staging Connections
Staging Connections has appointed Technical Director, Daniel Lourenco to the Head of Production, Sydney. Having started with Staging Connections in 1998 as a Trainee, Lourenco...
May 2, 2013
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Westpac Stadium appoints new Chief Executive
An executive who played a key role in the 2011 Rugby World Cup has been appointed Chief Executive of Wellington's Westpac Stadium. Shane Harmon, who was General Manager...
May 1, 2013
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New Indian theme park targets growing middle-class
India's latest and most elaborate theme park has opened, featuring special-effect Hindu gods and Bollywood-themed rides, aiming to tap a thirst for family entertainment among...
May 1, 2013
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Yardstick to expand Leisurecheck program to arenas and sports halls
Following discussions with the Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) the managers of the 'Yardstick' Leisurecheck management measures survey looks set to...
Apr 30, 2013
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Ticket reselling a matter of market forces
When tickets for popular events are unavailable or sell out quickly, ticket scalping becomes a hot issue. As a result, Queensland and Victoria have 'anti-scalping' legislation...
Apr 29, 2013
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Enta partners with Gladstone Entertainment Centre
The Gladstone Entertainment Centre (GEC) has become the latest venue to use Enta Ticketing Solutions' world leading ticketing, marketing and CRM solution. GEC events are...
Apr 29, 2013
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State Theatre Centre at forefront of Perth's Golden Age of Arts
While the big story about major venues in Western Australia over recent months has been the opening of the Perth Arena, in the March/April 2013 issue of Australasian Leisure...
Apr 28, 2013
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Australian Outback Spectacular celebrates 2,000 Shows
The unique Queensland dinner show Australian Outback Spectacular (AOS) is celebrating its 2,000th show on the Gold Coast this week having entertained more than one million...
Apr 25, 2013
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Family Entertainment Centre completed at Abu Dhabi's Yas Mall
Abu Dhabi developer Aldar Properties has announced the completion of construction of the FunWorks family entertainment centre (FEC) at Yas Island's Yas Mall ahead of schedule....
Apr 24, 2013
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VMS expands with contract wins
Venue management contractor Venue Management Services (VMS) is enjoying a successful 2013, expanding its growing portfolio of managed venues with two new contacts. The...
Apr 24, 2013
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Universal Studios Singapore hits 10 million visitor mark
Universal Studios Singapore welcomed its 10 millionth visitor on Thursday with much fanfare. Singaporean Joanne Tan and her family received a superstar welcome being greeted by...
Apr 22, 2013
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Queensland firework company to take on world
Queensland's Fireworx, known for their corporate firework displays, have been invited to compete in the L'International des Feux Loto-Québec (Montreal Fireworks Competition)....
Apr 22, 2013
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World Circus Day celebrated on five continents
The importance of circus as a performing art and living cultural heritage has seen World Circus Day celebrated on five continents and over 50 countries. Held each year on the...
Apr 21, 2013
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Digital Pulse hires acclaimed Creative Director Fabio Nardo
Acclaimed TVC visual director and designer Fabio Nardo has joined Australian production company Digital Pulse as its new Creative Director. Welcoming the apoointment, Digital...
Apr 19, 2013
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UAE tops Middle East for tourism competitiveness
The United Arab Emirates is leading the Middle East in terms of their travel and tourism industry competitiveness, according to a new World Economic Forum report. The UAE ranked...
Apr 19, 2013
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Samsung Electronics Australia becomes Sydney Opera House's first Principal Partner
The Sydney Opera House and Samsung Electronics Australia have announced a collaboration that will transform the venue's experience via a diverse range of Samsung's...
Apr 18, 2013
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triple j's One Night Stand in Dubbo
triple j's One Night Stand series is all about bringing the big live concert experience to regional towns that miss out on big live music events. The latest event, held in Dubbo...
Apr 18, 2013
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The gemba Group appointed by Foxtel
Following a highly competitive pitch process, Foxtel has appointed specialist sport and entertainment agency gemba to support the development and implementation of its $20...
Apr 17, 2013
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Exhibitions and events make major contributions to Auckland Economy
Just released figures show the cultural tourism sector is pulling its weight in the Auckland economy. The figures from the Auckland Council agency, Regional Facilities Auckland...
Apr 16, 2013
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