News: Entertainment
Despite South Australia Government support Adelaide Festival records 2024 loss
Australia’s oldest and most prestigious arts festival made a loss in presenting its 2024 edition, despite an injection of $2.3 million from the South Australian government six...
Aug 9, 2024
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Roger Field reveals new Further Afield live events advisory agency
Roger Field, the former Live Nation - Asia Pacific President, has this week advised of the launch of a new live events advisory agency aimed at assisting parties looking to...
Aug 8, 2024
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Legends to pay US$3.5 million USA Department of Justice penalty after antitrust breaches in ASM Global acquisition
Venue experiences company Legends has agreed to pay a US$3.5 million penalty as part of a legal settlement with United States Department of Justice (DOJ) over alleged ‘gun...
Aug 8, 2024
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Eden Park looks to host more concert events
Auckland’s Eden Park has applied to increase the number of concert events held annually at the venue from six to 12 and is encouraging the public to submit their feedback to...
Aug 8, 2024
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Event Producer sought for new Wollongong micro festival
Wollongong City Council is looking for an event producer who can engage with businesses and venues to deliver a one-off micro festival trail of live music. This paid opportunity...
Aug 8, 2024
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Latest nightclub style fitness studio S30 opened in Maroochydore
Former Australian professional downhill mountain bike racer Rhys Willemse has joined forces with Sunshine Coast powerlifter Jacob Lavender to open a new S30 Studio in...
Aug 8, 2024
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Qudos Bank Arena continues to embrace its corporate social responsibility
Qudos Bank Arena, managed by ASM Global and owned by TEG, continues to embrace its corporate social responsibility and recognises the opportunity they have to “make a genuine...
Aug 6, 2024
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Hamilton residents make the most of the city's aquatic facilities
Hamilton City Council has advised of higher than usual visitation at its aquatic and recreation centres driven by successful initiatives for residents to swim, be active, and...
Aug 6, 2024
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Luna Park Sydney to introduce Lite-Brite toy immersive experience
Continuing its move to offer ‘more than just rides’, Luna Park Sydney has announced that it is add another immersive experience in its Big Top building, this one inspired by the...
Aug 5, 2024
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Live Performance Australia sets out priorities for future survival of live music industry
Live Performance Australia has today declared that the future success of Australia’s live music industry depends on a globally-focused, commercially engaged and collaborative...
Aug 5, 2024
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Destination NSW calls for creative ideas for next year’s Vivid Sydney event
Destination NSW is encouraging artists, musicians, thought leaders and food creatives to submit ideas for next year’s multi-artform festival, Vivid Sydney. Vivid Sydney 2025...
Aug 5, 2024
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Griffin Theatre Company secures $1 million funding boost from City of Sydney
Griffin Theatre Company’s upgrade of Darlinghurst’s historic SBW Stables Theatre has secured $1 million in funding from the City of Sydney. Founded in 1979, Griffin Theatre...
Aug 5, 2024
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Partnership announced between TEG and Foxtel
A new partnership has been announced between Foxtel and TEG - a global leader in live entertainment, ticketing, digital & data - offering Foxtel Rewards members access to...
Aug 5, 2024
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Applications open to support Australian Live Music industry
Critical support is now available for Australian live music venues and festivals with the Australian Government today opening applications for the new $8.6 million Revive Live...
Aug 5, 2024
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Adelaide Festival Artistic Director quits to take up government position
Ruth Mackenzie has stepped down from her role as Artistic Director of Adelaide Festival and today commences in a new role overseeing the development and delivery of the South...
Aug 4, 2024
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Belgravia Leisure to deliver new look and experiences for Fremantle Public Golf Course
Belgravia Leisure took on the management of Fremantle Public Golf Course on 1st June. The transition in management will see Belgravia Leisure deliver on upgrades that involve...
Aug 1, 2024
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Future Sounds Asia sues ‘The 1975’ for $3.76 million over 'gay kiss' and cancelled music festival
British pop-rock band ‘The 1975’ are being sued for $3.76 million by Future Sounds Asia - the organisers of Malaysia's Good Vibes Festival – over a 'gay kiss' which caused the...
Aug 1, 2024
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EverNow 2024 to be headlined by world-renowned French pyrotechnics company
Following last year's inaugural event which attracted over 100,000 attendees, the 2024 program for Western Australia's free EverNow festival has been unveiled, headlined by a...
Aug 1, 2024
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Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre opens as 'jewel' in cultural precinct
The Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre (WPAC) in Picton, located on the south west fringe of the Greater Sydney area has officially opened. WPAC is a multi-format facility that...
Aug 1, 2024
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Bullanginya Dreaming light experience recognised by Tourism Australia
Bullanginya Dreaming - the first permanent interactive laser light experience of its kind in Australia - has been recognised by Tourism Australia as top in its Hot List in the...
Jul 31, 2024
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Survey finds public backing for permanent increase in Suncorp Stadium concerts
The Queensland Government has advised of the results of public consultation on a permanent rise of up to 12 concerts per year at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium - with more than 81%...
Jul 30, 2024
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Screen Territory releases dates for upcoming funding program
Screen Territory has announced the 2024/25 Screen Territory Funding Program (STFP), designed to support and promote the growth of the screen industry in the region. The program...
Jul 30, 2024
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Expanding in Asia Michael Cassel Group announces key appointments
Leading Australian live entertainment producer Michael Cassel Group has announced two significant appointments to the organisation’s production and creative development teams....
Jul 29, 2024
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AIME makes new executive appointments ahead of planned 2025 growth
The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has expanded its executive team with some new key appointments in the lead up to next year’s event. Claire Graham has been...
Jul 28, 2024
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