News: Entertainment
National Cultural Policy squeezed from Federal budget
Release of the Federal Government's long-awaited National Cultural Policy (NCP) appears to have been delayed because of a lack of funds, a casualty of tight fiscal controls...
May 5, 2012
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New Zealand Football begins search for High Performance Director
New Zealand Football has begun a global search for a new High Performance Director, to help take its teams to new levels of success at international events. New Zealand teams...
May 3, 2012
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World class entertainment prepared for Perth Arena opening
Venue Manager, AEG Ogden has revealed detials of the world-class music, entertainment and sport program it will deliver when the Perth Arena opens in November this year. Perth...
May 3, 2012
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Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre welcomes its 500,000th visitor
Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre last week welcomed its 500,000 patron. Maraja Whytenberg, 91, received a bouquet of flowers and complimentary tickets as she entered...
May 1, 2012
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Moshtix delivers fastest Splendour in the Grass festival sell out ever
Ticketing company, Moshtix, has successfully delivered the ticketing services for Splendour in the Grass 2012 in the fastest sell out the event has ever experienced. In record...
Apr 30, 2012
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Telstra, NRL and AFL win mobile rights appeal
Telstra, the National Rugby League (NRL) and the Australian Football League (AFL) have won their appeal against Optus's online broadcasting of Australian football and rugby...
Apr 27, 2012
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Ocean Park breaks annual attendance record for eigth time in nine years
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has this week broke its annual attendance record by reaching the six million level for the first time in its 35-year history, marking the eighth...
Apr 27, 2012
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New Christchurch convention centre a 'top priority'
The New Zealand Government has indicated that the building of a new convention centre in Christchurch will be "a top priority." Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says...
Apr 27, 2012
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Laserforce opens new gaming site with Australia's largest boutique bowling chain
Laserforce has opened its fifth state of the art Laserforce facility in conjunction with Strike Bowling, Australia's largest privately owned bowling chain. Strike currently owns...
Apr 26, 2012
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Adelaide Festival Centre wants to revamp River Torrens precinct
The management of Adelaide's Festival Centre has presented its vision for integrating the arts precinct into the Torrens riverbank to the South Australian Government. Festival...
Apr 24, 2012
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Australia Council finds women lose out in 'feudal' theatre system
Women are losing ground in the struggle to claim a greater share of creative leadership in Australian theatre, according to an Australia Council study that shows Australia's...
Apr 24, 2012
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Rooty Hill RSL develops major aquatic and gymnastics facility
The Rooty Hill RSL in western Sydney has commenced construction of a $25 million gymnastics and aquatic centre. Set to open in early 2013, the Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic...
Apr 20, 2012
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Fuzzy Festivals opts for IMG STG ticketing solution
Fuzzy Festivals, the promoter of Australia's most popular and well known dance events, has reappointed IMG Sports Technology (IMG STG) as their preferred ticketing solution....
Apr 17, 2012
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NSW Sports Minister bowls young competitors over
NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation, Graham Annesley, has this morning opened in tenpin bowling's annual junior national championship. The 42nd Australian Tenpin Bowling...
Apr 17, 2012
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$1 billion precinct to boost NSW major events
A $1 billion investment in creating an integrated convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct at Sydney's Darling Harbour aims to boost the competitiveness of the NSW...
Apr 17, 2012
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West Australian Ballet waltzes into new home
Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has officially opened the West Australian Ballet Centre in Maylands - the new permanent home of the West Australian Ballet. The new...
Apr 14, 2012
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Shirley Burke Theatre reopens to applause
The Shirley Burke Theatre in Parkdale, Victoria, has reopened after a $1.7 million facelift designed by Suters Architects. The refurbishment of the 84 year old theatre included...
Apr 12, 2012
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Merlin predicts dramatic growth in Asia-Pacific region
UK-based Merlin Entertainments Group, the world's second largest visitor attraction operator, is set to expand in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2011, the group welcomed over 47.1...
Apr 11, 2012
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Sir Ian McKellen fundraises for earthquake-hit Christchurch theatre
British actor and The Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen is set to perform a series of shows around New Zealand, raising funds for Christchurch's earthquake-damaged Isaac...
Apr 9, 2012
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Sydney Royal Easter Show is good to go
NSW Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts has announced the results of Sydney Royal Easter Show safety checks by Fair Trading inspectors. Minister Roberts assured Show patrons...
Apr 5, 2012
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Dubai plans Opera House and Modern Art Museum
The Gulf Arab Emirate of Dubai is set to augment its leisure infrastructure with plans for a modern art museum and opera house district in the shadow of the Burj Khalifa, the...
Mar 30, 2012
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More key appointments at Perth Arena
Venue manager AEG Ogden has announced six more key staff appointments for the Perth Arena, due to open later this year. Announcing the appointments, the Arena General Manager,...
Mar 27, 2012
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Madame Tussauds Sydney reveals Mark Webber as its first Australian sports hero
With the Formula 1 season underway, Madame Tussauds Sydney has announced that Australian Grand Prix driver, Mark Webber, will be its first homegrown sportsman to feature in its...
Mar 26, 2012
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Resorts World Sentosa annnounces loyalty card
Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has announced the launch of a unique integrated loyalty program which will offer regular guests rewards that can be redeemed resort-wide. The RWS...
Mar 25, 2012
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