News: Entertainment
Trip.com Group and Merlin Entertainments partner to enhance Asia’s aquarium attraction experiences
Trip. com Group, a world-leading travel service provider, and Merlin Entertainments Group, a global leader in branded entertainment destinations, have partnered to enhance...
Aug 20, 2024
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APRA AMCOS report indicates ‘bleak future’ for Australian and New Zealand music creators
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) could put 23% of revenues by music creators at risk over the next four years costing the industry more than $500 million....
Aug 20, 2024
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ASM Global appoints Meg Walker as Group Director of Arena Operations
Venue management professional and entertainment industry specialist, Meagan (Meg) Walker has been appointed as ASM Global Group Director of Arena Operations, replacing Tim...
Aug 20, 2024
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NSW to stage 2025 regional music summit
The NSW Government has announced that the state will play host to the 2025 Regional and Remote Music Summit. Established to ensure the seven million people living in regional...
Aug 20, 2024
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Frontier Touring and AEG Presents agree alliance with Hordern Pavilion operator Playbill Group
Playbill Group, the venue managers of Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, has announced a partnership with Frontier Touring - part of the Mushroom Group - and AEG Presents - the...
Aug 20, 2024
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Retail
Coldplay, WWE, FIFA deliver $105 million into the Western Australian economy
Blockbuster events Coldplay, WWE and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 matches boosted the Western Australia's economy by $105 million last financial year. Coldplay was the...
Aug 19, 2024
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South Australian Government 'saves' live music venue but with possible two year closure
The South Australian Government yesterday declared that it had “saved” the Crown and Anchor - an Adelaide live music hotel on Grenfell Street - but the manager warns that...
Aug 19, 2024
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Inaugural HoopsFest to take place across Perth sporting venues
The inaugural HoopsFest will see the NBL, WNBL and Australian U18 Club Championships play in Perth for the first time across RAC Arena, HBF Stadium, Bendat Basketball Centre and...
Aug 19, 2024
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Populous reveals concept for new Aramco Stadium in Saudi Arabia
Leading sport architects Populous have unveiled the design for the Aramco Stadium, a new sport and entertainment venue in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Scheduled to host games in the...
Aug 18, 2024
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Historic carousel reopens at Sydney's Darling Harbour
After eight years of refurbishment, the historic fairground carousel ride at Sydney's Darling Harbour has reopened - 130 years after it first arrived in the city. Closed in 2015...
Aug 18, 2024
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New reforms aim to protect and enhance Canberra’s nightlife
New reforms have been introduced by the ACT Government aimed at ensuring both Canberrans and visitors alike can benefit from a city that is safe, accessible and rich with a...
Aug 17, 2024
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Bega Valley Shire Council adopts Arts and Culture Plan covering next five years
With Bega Valley Shire Council having a rich tradition of supporting the community's cultural and creative endeavours, Council has adopted the Arts and Culture Plan 2024/25 –...
Aug 16, 2024
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Latest TEA/AECOM global attractions report shows theme parks, waterparks and museums as having 'closed the chapter' on recovery
Attractions around the world are approaching or exceeding their pre-pandemic attendance figures according to the latest the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA)/AECOM Theme...
Aug 16, 2024
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Waterparks
Tim McGregor moves into new role with TEG as Global Head of Touring
TEG Live’s Managing Director, Tim McGregor has moved into a new role as TEG Global Head of Touring to lead the promoter group across the business’ concert touring and festival...
Aug 15, 2024
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Ticketing
Biggest iteration ever staged of Mundi Mundi Bash music festival is underway
The Mundi Mundi Bash music festival, produced by the Outback Music Festival Group, is currently underway in Broken Hill - outback Australia’s biggest ever live music event. The...
Aug 15, 2024
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Entertainment
Mornington Peninsula Music Industry Summit addresses challenging issues
Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Music Industry Summit, held on 12th August delivered opportunities for the music industry to collaborate and connect in addressing an array of...
Aug 14, 2024
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Singapore Sports Hub team secures TheStadiumBusiness ‘Unsung Hero’ award
Regarded as the leading awards for the global venue industry, TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2024 recognised leadership, innovation and achievement across global stadia. The...
Aug 14, 2024
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Hockey Masters Challenge among Cairns events to receive funding
Cairns Regional Council’s Major Event Sponsorship program is supporting activities and events that will generate economic activity through attracting out-of-region visitors....
Aug 13, 2024
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Bluesfest organisers announce 2025 edition to be the very last
Organisers of Bluesfest, one of Australia's most awarded and longest running music festivals in Australia, have today announced its 2025 event will be the very last – marking...
Aug 13, 2024
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IMG report identifies key trends in global events and sponsorship
Global sports and entertainment consultancy IMG has released its Events & Partnerships Trends Report 2024 in which it identifies six significant trends that are expected to...
Aug 12, 2024
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Extended night-time business hours proposed for more vibrant, safer Bondi Junction precinct
Aiming to activate Bondi Junctions’ Oxford Street Mall at night and make it even safer, Waverley Council has voted to extend business opening hours until 3am. Waverley Mayor...
Aug 12, 2024
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Entertainment
City of Fremantle suggests government subsidy for live music venues
The City of Fremantle has highlighted the ongoing challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry in its delivery of a list of priorities at a federal...
Aug 12, 2024
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Organisers advise of cancellation of Adelaide’s Harvest Rock festival
The organisers of South Australia's Harvest Rock have advised of the cancellation of this year’s music festival in October - becoming the latest casualty of the uncertain...
Aug 12, 2024
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Mildura sound and light experiences enhanced to maximise visitation numbers
Following on from the recent launch of Mildura’s rebranding as Tropical North Victoria, Mildura and Wentworth Councils have advised on updates of dual art installations aimed at...
Aug 11, 2024
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