News: Entertainment
NSW Government to establish venues agency
The NSW Government is advancing plans to create a new statutory authority, Venues NSW, to manage many of the state's regional and suburban sport and entertainment venues....
Nov 15, 2011
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2011 Venue Management School a Huge Success
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific)'s 2011 Venue Management School (VMS), staged last week, has been pronounced a "huge success." Held at the Hyatt Regency...
Nov 15, 2011
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Dreamworld unveils entertainment alliance with DreamWorks Animations
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has revealed a new alliance with the innovative global entertainment brand, DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. In a move that Dreamworld claims to...
Nov 11, 2011
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Australian venues compete for Billboard magazine's Top Arena awards
Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena and Sydney' Allphones Arena have both been named as finalists in the prestigious 2011 Billboard Touring Awards, 'Top Arena' category. Honouring the...
Nov 10, 2011
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$3 million pledged for new Bendigo theatre
The Victorian Government says a new theatre will boost Bendigo's reputation as a regional arts hub. Victoria Premier and Minister for the Arts Ted Baillieu confirmed the...
Nov 5, 2011
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Ongoing growth for Singapore conventions
Singapore's push for a bigger slice of the meetings, incentive travel, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) market is on track as venues report a full calendar of events. Venues...
Nov 4, 2011
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Revenues grow at Goodlife Health Clubs
Ardent Leisure owned Goodlife Health Clubs have recorded a 17.2% increase on revenues in the last quarter. Ardent's Health Club Division portfolio recorded total revenues of...
Nov 3, 2011
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New Team to grow Wellington's events
A new team aims to cementing the New Zealand capital as a key global destination for conferences, local and international shows and events. The new leadership team of Positively...
Nov 3, 2011
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Australian festivals receive funding boost
An exhibition of six animated films displayed in custom designed artistic 'pods', themed workshops encouraging Indigenous youth to explore their cultural identity and a...
Nov 3, 2011
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Embed in Landmark agreement with Fun City
Leading debit card and Point of Sale system provider Embed is rolling out its systems through the Landmark Group's Fun City Operations in the Middle East. Following a...
Nov 2, 2011
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Record September performance for MCEC
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has achieved its best ever quarterly result by 15%; hosting its largest sit down dinner and selling out its plenary for the...
Nov 1, 2011
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Expressions of Interest for the 2012 Moomba Festival
Expressions of Interest for Carnival and Catering operators are invited for the 2012 Moomba Festival (part of the Moomba Waterfest). As Australia's largest free community...
Nov 1, 2011
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Global cities facing nightlife challenges
An in depth analysis of what makes a great late night city has revealed Sydney is facing the same problems and challenges as other global late night cities. Insufficient public...
Oct 30, 2011
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Metallica postponement prompts crowd disturbances in India
Indian fans of rock-band Metallica have run riot in India after the group postponed their first-ever concert in the country. The band was set to headline the F1 Rocks concert...
Oct 29, 2011
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Ocean Park leads Halloween themed entertainment
Ocean Park Hong Kong has embarked on a second decade of Halloween themed entertainment with its 11th annual Halloween Bash. Ocean Park's industry leading Halloween events have...
Oct 27, 2011
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KidZania partnership value set to double
Themed Attractions Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian operator of children's role playing theme park KidZania, expects to see the value of its partnership with corporates to double to some...
Oct 26, 2011
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NARPACA Ticketing Professionals Conference heads to Melbourne in 2012
The eight annual Ticketing Professionals conference and Trade Show will be held from 20th to 22nd February 2012 in Melbourne. The 2012 Ticketing Professionals Conference and...
Oct 26, 2011
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TTF calls for more integrated ticketing for major events
Sports fans are being denied cheaper public transport because of the reluctance of event organisers to embrace integrated ticketing for major events, according to peak industry...
Oct 25, 2011
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LPA issues public warning over online ticket scalpers
Peak industry body, Live Performance Australia (LPA), has today issued a public warning to all Australian consumers to make sure that they only purchase tickets from authorised...
Oct 24, 2011
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Big plans for Palmerston North's The Globe Theatre
Palmerston North's arts and culture scene is set for a massive boost as The Globe Theatre lines up a $1.2 million extension, including a new 100-seat auditorium and a...
Oct 20, 2011
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Key appointments at Perth Arena
AEG Ogden has announced three key staff appointments at the Perth Arena. Set to open in late 2012, AEG Ogden recently signed an management agreement with the owner, VenuesWest....
Oct 20, 2011
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Melbourne and Olympic Parks appoints Director of Operations
Melbourne & Olympic Parks has announced the appointment of Mark Zundans as Director of Operations - Melbourne Park. Zundans, who will move from his present role of Chief...
Oct 18, 2011
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PPCA and Fitness Australia agree on new Licence Scheme for fitness classes
A new pricing scheme for Phonographic Performance Company of Australia Ltd (PPCA) licensed music used in fitness classes will come into effect next year following an agreement...
Oct 18, 2011
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Final curtain call for Christchurch's Mill Theatre
Christchurch's Mill Theatre will be another of the city's theatres to meet the wrecker's ball. The large four-storey brick mill in Addington, was built at the turn of the 20th...
Oct 17, 2011
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