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Tjapukai to begin $12 million redevelopment
The $12 million transformation of Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park into Australia's leading venue to experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is set to begin....
Feb 19, 2013
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Rethinking approaches to arts philanthropy
New research from the Melbourne Business School has identified a lack of "strategic alignment" between the arts and philanthropy, suggesting that this misalignment will require...
Feb 19, 2013
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Festival of Colour launches 2013 programme
The Southern Lakes Festival of Colour has announced its 2013 programme featuring an international mix of theatre, art, dance, conversation and music against the spectacular...
Feb 17, 2013
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Laservision event one of the world's largest architectural 3D light and sound shows
Laservision's recently launched 'Winter in Venice' sound and light show at The Venetian Macau has been acknowledged as one of the world's largest architectural 3D light and...
Feb 15, 2013
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Singapore Sports Hub appoints strategic partner: considers naming rights sale
The Singapore Sports Hub has announced that German IT firm T-Systems will build, manage and operate its information and communication technology (ICT) services. The 21-year...
Feb 15, 2013
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F1 Grand Prix set to stay in Melbourne
Melbourne wants to retain its Formula One grand prix beyond the remaining three years of the current deal annual losses estimated at $50 million. Speaking at the recent launch...
Feb 15, 2013
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Pineapple Productions to bring a sweet taste to the Auckland Fringe
The 2013 Auckland Fringe Festival is set to feature a unique interactive dance show that will give audiences the power to choose the performances they want to see. Created by...
Feb 14, 2013
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Concert acts combine with corporate events at The Star
Major Sydney events and entertainment destination, The Star, is combining corporate events with mainstream entertainment options to enhance the delegate experience. With the...
Feb 14, 2013
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Allphones Arena shapes up for biggest ever year
After an incredibly successful 2012, which saw stellar shows from the likes of J-Lo, Prince, The Wiggles, The Beach Boys, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift among many others, 2013 is...
Feb 12, 2013
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Senior appointment at Etihad Stadium
Melbourne Stadiums Limited, the operator of Etihad Stadium, has appointed Chris Charleson as its new Chief Financial Officer. Charleson who was formerly Chief Financial Officer...
Feb 12, 2013
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US arts organisations' ticket-selling strategies redefined by the internet, social media and mobile
The Internet, social media, and mobile connectivity are seen as vital to the operations of US-based arts organisations, changing the way they stage performances, mount and...
Feb 11, 2013
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Third Auckland Fringe comes alive
Set to be held from 15th February to 10th March the third Auckland Fringe will offer over 100 cabaret, burlesque, comedy, dance, music, outdoor, theatre and visual arts events....
Feb 9, 2013
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Sydney Showground Stadium debuts as 'boutique' concert venue
Last Saturday night saw the Sydney Showground Stadium host its first concert since the completion of its $65 million upgrade last year, when Swedish House Mafia held the final...
Feb 7, 2013
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Casinos and 'demand generators' key to Thailand's tourism success
Thailand's pre-eminent tourism industry gathering has concluded that while the Kingdom looks headed for its best year for tourist numbers and revenues ever, action to legalise...
Feb 6, 2013
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The Trusts Arena upgrades maintain sector leadership
Five million people have been entertained or been active at Waitakere's The Trusts Arena since its opening nine years ago, with $500,000 spent at the venue over the Christmas...
Feb 6, 2013
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Cancellation of Freds Pass Rural Show
The Freds Pass Management Board have cancelled this year's Freds Pass Rural Show, originally scheduled for May, and have said they will no longer be involved in running the...
Feb 4, 2013
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VMA extends early bird registration for 2013 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress
With its offices having been affected by this week's Queensland floods, the Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] (VMA) has extended early bird registrations for the...
Feb 2, 2013
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Bumper Action Amusements partners with Redemption Plus
Melbourne's Bumper Action Amusements is to partner with Redemption Plus of Lenexa, Kansas, USA to exclusively supply redemption and incentive merchandise to Family Entertainment...
Feb 1, 2013
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Melbourne Royal Show expands to 12 days
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) has announced that its flagship event, the Melbourne Royal Show, will run for 12 days this year. The 158th Melbourne Royal Show...
Jan 31, 2013
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RSPCA slams Gold Coast City Council's lifting of animal circuses ban
The Royal Society for the Protection of Animals (RSPCA) says the Gold Coast City Council has taken a backward step by overturning a ban on circuses with exotic animals on...
Jan 31, 2013
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Eden Park to celebrate centenary
Eden Park, New Zealand's largest sporting venue, is set to celebrate its centenary throughout 2013 commencing with a public Open Day on Sunday 10th February. With entry by gold...
Jan 30, 2013
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David Gray to retire from Westpac Stadium Chief Executive role
John Shewan, Chair of the Wellington Regional Stadium Trust (WRST), has announced the pending retirement of the Stadium's Chief Executive, David Gray. Announcing Gray's...
Jan 29, 2013
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Kryal Castle to reopen on 2nd March
Kryal Castle has announced that it will reopen the doors to its new land of medieval adventure on 2nd March, followed by a week of celebrations including VIP and celebrity...
Jan 29, 2013
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Christchurch arts gets million dollar boost
Creative New Zealand has allocated up to $1 million to arts organisations in Christchurch until June 2014 for new earthquake recovery grants. Creative New Zealand Chief...
Jan 28, 2013
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