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Brisbane gears up for 'super weekend' of events
The Queen's birthday weekend will see Sunshine State look to build on its growing reputation as an event tourism destination. Queensland Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey has been...
Jun 8, 2012
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Additional $5 million boosts Mackay Showgrounds upgrade
The Federal Government is to inject a further $5 million into the upgrade of the Mackay showgrounds under the Regional Australia Development Fund (RDAF) grants scheme. Mackay...
Jun 6, 2012
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Aotea Square to host winter ice rink
An ice rink is to be installed at Auckland's Aotea Square from late June as part of THE EDGE's Winter Showtime programme. The ice rink will be the focal point of a THE EDGE's...
Jun 4, 2012
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Discovering Life Kinetik
After its successful launch at the 2012 Australian Fitness & Health Expo, the Australian distributors of the Life Kinetik brain performance training system are hosting a...
Jun 2, 2012
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SEC's Steve Romer named VMA 'Professional of the Year'
Sydney Entertainment Centre (SEC) General Manager Steve Romer has been named VMA Professional of the Year (Active member) by the Venue Management Association (VMA). The Award,...
Jun 1, 2012
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AEG Ogden to give preference to VMA members in future recruitment
AEG Ogden, whose local directors supported the initial establishment of the Venue Management Association (VMA) in Australia, have announced that they will give preference to VMA...
May 31, 2012
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100 million visit Asian theme parks in 2011
Having crossed the 100 million mark in attendance for the first time in 2011, Asia now represents a third of the global visitor attractions market. According to the annual...
May 30, 2012
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Ticketek confirmed as Perth Arena ticketing provider
Venue manager, AEG Ogden has confirmed that Ticketek has been appointed as the ticketing services provider at Perth Arena. The selection of Ticketek followed a tender process in...
May 29, 2012
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Backing for creative festivals in regional Australia
Regional Australia is about to be taken over by a creative wave of festivals featuring flash mob style choirs, claymation, circus acts, and puppets performing in a solar-powered...
May 28, 2012
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Opera Australia makes rare Queensland visit
Opera Australia is in Brisbane for the first time in 25 year, presenting two shows at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC): Baz Luhrmann's A Midsummer Night's Dream and...
May 25, 2012
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Melbourne and Olympic city London take the top awards for ultimate sports cities
Melbourne has come a close second only to the 2012 Olympics host city London in the prestigious World's Ultimate Sport Cities Awards. Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu welcomed the...
May 24, 2012
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Dynamic pricing in the spotlight: Arts and Origin II
Dynamic ticket pricing, widely used in the airline industry, will be under the spotlight over the coming weeks in Australian arts and sport. Used to great effect in the Major...
May 23, 2012
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SCG Trust Media Coordinator captures international award
Caron Lefever, the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust's popular Media Coordinator, has been named Team Player of the Year at the global 2012 The Stadium Business Awards held in Turin,...
May 22, 2012
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Sydney announces development of new cultural policy
Sydney's cultural life will soon go under the microscope after Sydney City Council voted last week to develop a major new Cultural Policy for the city. Lord Mayor Clover Moore...
May 21, 2012
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Darling Quarter Flicks the Switch on Massive Digital Canvas
The world's largest permanent interactive light display, named Luminous at Darling Quarter, was turned on in Sydney on 18th May. Luminous at Darling Quarter represents an...
May 21, 2012
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Chatswood venues boost promotion of Sydney's third largest business district
With its recently opened venue The Concourse set to be host of the Australian season of the English National Ballet next month, Willoughby City Council is undertaking an...
May 16, 2012
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Kryal Castle begins tourism transformation
Works have commenced on the redevelopment of Kryal Castle - the medieval castle attraction located just outside of Ballarat, Victoria. The redevelopment will see an array of...
May 16, 2012
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Kiwi event conference set to inspire
A group of internationally acclaimed event industry leaders will be converging on Wellington in August, sharing their expertise and advice as part of dedicated events conference...
May 15, 2012
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Telecommunications provider du secures historic Arabian Gulf venue naming rights deal
In an historic first for the venue industry in the Arabian Gulf, Dubai-based telecommunications company du has secured the naming rights for Abu Dhabi's Yas Arena. In what is...
May 12, 2012
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Closing date looms for Australia Business Arts Foundation awards
The closing date for the 12th Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) Awards, recognising the best business arts partnerships, giving programs, volunteering relationships and...
May 10, 2012
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Singapore reaches record $68 million concert ticket sales in 2011
Concert ticket sales in Singapore reached a record high last year, generating about $68 million in revenue - a $26-million increase compared to concert ticket sales in 2010,...
May 9, 2012
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SCG Trust manager in line for Stadium Business Awards 2012
Sydney Cricket & Sports Ground Trust Media & Communications Co-ordinator Caron Lefever has been named as a a finalist in the global The Stadium Business Awards 2012 - Team...
May 8, 2012
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Cleanevent turns to Australia to fill UK management vacancy
Cleanevent UK, part of the Spotless Group's International Services Division, has turned to Australia in its search for a suitably qualified 'hands on' Regional Manager to work...
May 7, 2012
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North Korean Acrobat Union joins the International Circus Federation
The Fédération Mondiale du Cirque has announced that the Acrobatics Association of Korea (AAK) has joined the Federation as its newest member. Created in September 2011 to bring...
May 6, 2012
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