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Ticketmaster delivers social connectivity into interactive seat maps
Fans can share and see where their friends are sitting through interactive seat maps, integrated with Facebook Ticketmaster has unveiled the latest addition to their online...
Oct 13, 2011
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Singapore launches Halloween themed events
Singapore attractions are set to launch a series of Halloween themed entertainment events. Universal Studios Singapore has launched a series of Halloween Horror Nights, said to...
Oct 11, 2011
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Bahrain waterpark presents Pirate spectacular
The Lost Paradise of Dilmun waterpark is presenting 'Pirates in Bahrain' for two weeks during the Eid Al Adha holidays next month. Organisers of 'Pirates in Bahrain' are...
Oct 10, 2011
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Townsville Fire open new Townsville RSL Stadium
The Townsville Fire have launched their 2011/12 Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) season in triumphant fashion with a victory over the visiting Bendigo Spirit at the new...
Oct 8, 2011
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Venue Management Services to manage Hobart's newest function venue
Following a nationwide tender process, the Tasmanian Government has awarded the management contract for Hobart's newest waterside function venue, Princess Wharf No.1 to...
Oct 6, 2011
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Magic Memories joins forces with Merlin Entertainments
Queenstown-based Magic Memories has announced a new partnership with global entertainment giant, Merlin Entertainments Group and their attractions in Australia and New Zealand....
Oct 5, 2011
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Movie World launches Fright Night events
Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast has launched a series of Fright Night events. From Saturday 1st October for seven event filled nights, the Gold Coast theme park will...
Oct 3, 2011
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International arts performances puts spotlight on Brisbane
Brisbane is to host a program of exclusive performances by the world's finest performing arts companies that looks likely to further cement the city's reputation as a dynamic...
Sep 30, 2011
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Free entry for under 13s to Perth Royal Show
Children 12 years and under will get free entry into this year's Perth Royal Show, a saving of $12 per child, as a result of Western Australian Government funding. Western...
Sep 28, 2011
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Perth Adventure World set to open for 29th season
Western Australia's premiere theme park, Adventure World, will open its doors for its 29th consecutive season on 29th September 2011. After a winter of major investment, the...
Sep 26, 2011
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Indigenous music festival brings dreaming to life in the Territory
A local men's song and dance group, known as Atetherr or 'budgerigar dreaming', has been revived at Tanami's most influential festival for school students in the Northern...
Sep 25, 2011
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David Atkins Enterprises delivers largest ever 3D video-mapping show
Australian company David Atkins Enterprises (DAE) delivered the largest 3D video-mapping show ever attempted in celebration of Alfa Bank's 20th anniversary and the city of...
Sep 25, 2011
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Live Music worth $1.2 billion to Australian economy
The first ever national study of the value of live music has found that in 2009/10 the Australian live music industry injected $1.21 billion into the national economy, with...
Sep 20, 2011
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Lake Wanaka continues upwards trend in visitor numbers
Lake Wanaka is continuing its upward trend in domestic and international visitor numbers, guest nights and length of stay with record numbers across the board. The July figures...
Sep 17, 2011
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Ticket buyers go mobile
Entertainment and sports ticketing company, Ticketek, has reported a significant shift in consumer behavior with increasing numbers of customers browsing and buying tickets via...
Sep 14, 2011
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Footy finals forecast to provide $2 billion boost to local industries
Sporting fervour associated with the AFL and NRL finals and the 2011 Rugby World Cup is likely to result in Australian fans spending over $2 billion on football celebrations...
Sep 14, 2011
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Theatre Forum booked out
From tomorrow, professional theatre makers and arts workers from around Australia (working as independents in large and small companies, festivals and venues) will congregate in...
Sep 13, 2011
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Dreamworld launches new attractions
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is introducing two new attractions for the upcoming holiday season. As the attraction counts down to its 30th birthday later this year, a new...
Sep 12, 2011
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Merlin to develop Korean Legoland attraction?
A Legoland park in Korea could be realised as part of Merlin Entertainments' focus to develop new Legoland attractions in the Asia Pacific region. The UK-based attractions...
Sep 9, 2011
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Moshtix research reveals customer concern at rising costs of festival tickets
Attendance at live music events in Australia is growing but consumers are more discerning about their attendance at festivals according to Moshtix's inaugural State of Festival...
Sep 8, 2011
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Regional stadia kick goals for the environment
The Packaging Stewardship Forum (PSF) of the Australian Food and Grocery Council is backing new recycling initiatives at stadia in Gosford and Mackay. In Gosford, the Bluetongue...
Sep 8, 2011
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AEG launches ticketing and entertainment platform
Global entertainment group AEG is to launch axs (pronounced 'access'), a new entertainment platform that will leverage AEG's facilities and music, sports and entertainment...
Sep 7, 2011
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Village Roadshow and Nickelodeon Team Up to offer SpongeBob SquarePants Parade at Sea World
Village Roadshow Theme Parks and Nickelodeon have joined forces on an exciting new partnership that will bring the world's first-ever SpongeBob SquarePants parade to Sea World...
Sep 3, 2011
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AEG Ogden confirmed as Perth Arena operator
AEG Ogden has been confirmed as the operator of the new Perth Arena following the signing of the management agreement in Perth. Western Australian Sport and Recreation Minister...
Sep 2, 2011
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