News: Entertainment
Dreamworld reveals bone chilling new ride
As it counts down to its 30th birthday later this year, Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has revealed a host of additions to the park including a bone chilling new thrill ride,...
Jul 21, 2011
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Foo Fighters won't affect 'the colour and the shape' of AAMI Park's surface
Fears that an upcoming rock concert at Melbourne's AAMI Park will damage the stadium's playing surface for A-League football have been dismissed by stadium managers. AAMI Park...
Jul 19, 2011
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Restoration work completed on Perth's historic His Majesty's Theatre facade
The Western Australian Government has completed the significant restoration work on the facade of the heritage listed His Majesty's Theatre. Western Australian Culture and the...
Jul 18, 2011
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Dempsey to leave Ardent Leisure Group
Ardent Leisure Chief Executive Noel Dempsey had resigned from his role with the group, which owns Gold Coast attractions Dreamworld, WhiteWater World and Skypoint, and will...
Jul 8, 2011
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First Tickets go on sale at Chatswood's The Concourse
The first tickets have been released for the inaugural performance at Willoughby City Council's The Concourse venue. Set to open in September, the new live arts and...
Jul 8, 2011
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Asian first as HKCEC's Wallace joins the 'Hall of Leaders'
Cliff Wallace, Managing Director of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (HML), has been inducted into the '2011 Hall of Leaders' by the Convention...
Jul 6, 2011
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Universal Studios' Transformers: The Ride - 3D to be 'natural follow-up' to movies
Further details have been revealed of the under-construction Transformers: The Ride - 3D attraction that will open at Universal Studios Sentosa later this year, and at Universal...
Jul 4, 2011
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Auckland's Queens Wharf comes alive for Rugby World Cup 2011
Further details have been released of plans to deliver New Zealand's premier Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2011 Fanzone, festival and showcase experience on Queens Wharf in Auckland. At...
Jul 2, 2011
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New management team for Vbase
Details of the new management structure of Christchurch venue operator Vbase have been released. The company, forced to downsize as a result of losses and the effects of the...
Jul 1, 2011
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Merlin Entertainments looks to protect global brands
Global visitor attraction operator, Merlin Entertainments has this week demonstated how it will fiercely protect its global entertainment brands. The company fired off a warning...
Jul 1, 2011
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IAAPA's Asian Attractions Expo 2011 a Success in Singapore: 2012 event heads to Hong Kong
A record-breaking trade show floor, sold-out special events, packed education sessions, and a strong turnout from serious buyers marked the continued growth and success of last...
Jun 29, 2011
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Brisbane Entertainment Centre highest grossing mid-sized venue in the world
Brisbane Entertainment Centre has been named the highest grossing mid-sized venue in the world by US music industry magazine Billboard magazine. The Boondall venue was named the...
Jun 29, 2011
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VMA launches new look Venue Management School
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has launched a new name, new logo and new website for its annual Venue Management School (VMS). Formerly known as the PVMS (Public Venue...
Jun 27, 2011
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Merlin to open Legoland Tokyo
UK leisure giant Merlin Entertainments Group is expanding to Japan, announcing that it will build a Lego-themed attraction in Tokyo's Odaiba waterfront district. The 1.2 billion...
Jun 27, 2011
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Funding for arts projects in regional and remote Australia
The Australian Government this week announced that $791,774 for the March 2011 round of the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund will be distributed to 71 projects across...
Jun 25, 2011
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Asian Attractions Expo 2011 Opens
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has opened its 2011 Asian Attractions Expo. Being held at the Resorts World Sentosa Convention Centre in...
Jun 22, 2011
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Claremont Showgrounds refurbishment for Perth Royal Show
The 1929 Centenary Pavilion at the Claremont Showgrounds is undergoing a $1.5 million refurbishment in time for this year's Perth Royal Show. Royal Agricultural Society Chief...
Jun 21, 2011
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$16 million stage one redevelopment of Blacktown Showground set to commence
Blacktown City Council is set to commence the $16 million stage one redevelopment works of the Blacktown Showground and Francis Park. The work will see the redevelopment of...
Jun 20, 2011
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Event Managers and industry invited to New Zealand
The annual New Zealand National Events Conference - Eventing the Future - will be held in the new Claudelands Event Centre in Hamilton. Key themes at the event, to be held on...
Jun 16, 2011
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$60 million for Gold Coast Show relocation
The Queensland State Budget has allocated $60 million to fund the development of a new site for the Gold Coast Show at Carrara. In May, the Queensland Government announced that...
Jun 16, 2011
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Dreamworld & WhiteWater World's Winter Entertainment
Dreamworld and WhiteWater World have launched new entertainment and a new ride for the winter break. To experience all that's new, the Gold Coast theme parks are offering what...
Jun 16, 2011
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Children the focus of attractions development in Malaysia
By the end of 2012, Malaysia will have opened two major child-orientated attractions. With Kuala Lumpur's Sunway Lagoon Resorts having long been the country's major theme park,...
Jun 14, 2011
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Buckle up for 2011 Xstrata Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo
Preparations are well underway for one of Outback Australia's biggest annual events - the 2011 Xstrata Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo, being held from 12th to 14th August. This event,...
Jun 13, 2011
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MAF to expand entertainment venues throughout the Middle East
United Arab Emirates (UAE) conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) Holdings plans to launch three entertainment complexes in Egypt, Jordan and the Emirate of Fujairah. The company...
Jun 11, 2011
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