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ANZ Stadium's Easter Parade of sporting events
Entering what is expected to be its busiest year since the Olympics year of 2000, Sydney's ANZ Stadium is set for an Easter festival of football. Football, NRL and AFL will be...
Mar 22, 2013
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Manila opens first of four mega casinos
Philippine President Benigno Aquino has opened the giant Solaire Manila Resort casino, launching the Philippine capital as a gambling and resort destination to rival Macau and...
Mar 22, 2013
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Operatic Society celebrates a century of performances at the Napier Municipal Theatre
Many memories can be created over 100 years, particularly for The Napier Operatic Society as it celebrates a century of producing shows that have graced the stage of the Napier...
Mar 19, 2013
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Celebrating 40 years of Arts Victoria
Arts Victoria has marked 40 years of existence with a celebration of the 1970s and the decade's impact on the development of Victoria's arts sector. Launching the first part of...
Mar 18, 2013
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Sydney's Ivy expands event capabilities
Sydney venue and 'urban playground' the Ivy is expanding its reputation for hosting unique events, launches and corporate functions through their meetings and events division....
Mar 16, 2013
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AEG management change follows aborted sale
Dan Beckerman has replaced Tim Leiweke as President and Chief Executive of Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) after plans to sell the company, which owns and operates major...
Mar 16, 2013
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Racing pigs return to 2013 Sydney Royal Easter Show
Amid a celebration of Australian farm life, the popular Racing and Diving Pigs are set to make their return for the 2013 Sydney Royal Easter Show. The Pigs are part of an...
Mar 15, 2013
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Ticketek launches new social ticketing tool 'Invite A Friend' function
Ticketek has launched an improved social ticket buying experience, 'Invite A Friend', giving customers the ability to reserve tickets next to them, and send invitations via...
Mar 14, 2013
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VIPeople celebrates 10 Years with new partnerships
Leading customer service staffing supplier VIPeople, has announced some exciting new projects in celebrating 10 years of service to the venue and event industries. Commencing in...
Mar 14, 2013
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New ways to communicate the value of art
To inspire change in the way people talk about art, Youth Arts Queensland (YAQ) has partnered with Queensland Theatre Company (QTC) to present a professional development event...
Mar 11, 2013
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Victorian community heroes celebrated at Moomba 2013
The 2013 Moomba Festival is honouring the true heroes of Melbourne by crowning community and emergency service organisations as Moomba Kings and Queens, in tribute to their...
Mar 9, 2013
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Queensland's outstanding theatre achievers honoured
Queensland Arts Minister Ian Walker has this week congratulated Queensland's top theatre productions and performers, recognised at the Matilda Awards in Brisbane. Minister...
Mar 8, 2013
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Australian pole dancing takes weight loss to new heights
A ground-breaking Australian program that combines pole dancing with a controlled eating plan is achieving great results in helping women lose weight, increase muscle tone and...
Mar 8, 2013
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Staging Connections launch innovative safety App: StageSafe
Staging Connections have re-affirmed their commitment to safety with the launch of StageSafe, a custom built innovative smartphone App allowing employees across the business to...
Mar 7, 2013
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Kryal Castle lowers its drawbridge
After a multi-million dollar redevelopment, Kryal Castle's world of myth, magic and medieval adventure re-opened at the weekend. Having had its gates closed for more than 12...
Mar 6, 2013
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gemba appoints Andrew Condon as General Manager - Sydney
gemba has announced the appointment of Andrew Condon as its General Manager Sydney, with Condon resigning his position as Managing Director M&C Saatchi Sport and Entertainment,...
Mar 6, 2013
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Sesame Street immersive ride blasts off at Universal Studios Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore (USS) has launched the world's first Sesame Street indoor theme park ride, bringing the total number of rides at the Resorts World Sentosa attraction...
Mar 3, 2013
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Queensland land sales to fund new Townsville stadium and convention centre
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has indicated that he is happy to negotiate with local councils about selling Queensland Governement-owned land assets to fund local projects....
Feb 28, 2013
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FutureNow joint Chairman re-elected
Barry Felstead, Chief Executive of Crown Perth and Geoff Duncan, State Director of the ABC have been re-elected as joint chairmen of FutureNow, Creative and Leisure Industries...
Feb 28, 2013
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Refurbished Brisbane City Hall revealed at AIME Melbourne
With its extensive three year, $215 million restoration in its final stages, the venue management and catering team from Epicure have this week revealed details of the...
Feb 27, 2013
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Bangarra Dance Theatre to perform 'Spirit' in Vietnam
Under the Artistic Direction of Stephen Page, Australia's leading Indigenous performing arts company Bangarra Dance Theatre is to perform in Vietnam as part of the 40th...
Feb 26, 2013
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Tjapukai auditions Indigenous talent around Australia
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is looking for the next generation of Indigenous Australians to showcase their culture on the world stage. Chief Executive Geoff Olson has...
Feb 22, 2013
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Tropfest finds a new home in Centennial Park
The world's largest short film festival, Tropfest, will make Centennial Parklands its new location as of December this year. Welcoming the announcement of the start date for the...
Feb 21, 2013
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Live Performance Australia explains acceptance of the Ticketing Code of Practice
Following the release of a consumer guide to the Ticketing Code of Practice in December, Live Performance Australia (LPA) has explained how the ticketing industry is accepting...
Feb 20, 2013
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