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Christchurch City Council to take control of Vbase
Christchurch City Council and venue managers Vbase Ltd have today issued a joint statement confirming that the Vbase business will now be governed and managed by Council. In a...
Jun 10, 2011
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New NSW agency to integrate tourism and events
A NSW Government appointed taskforce will be given a year to develop a strategy for NSW to double tourism by 2020 under plans announced by NSW Minister for Tourism and Major...
Jun 9, 2011
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APRA and Fitness Australia reach agreement on licence scheme for fitness classes
Fitness Australia has reported that it has reached an agreement with the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) on the terms of a new Licence Scheme for the use of...
Jun 7, 2011
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LIVE! Singapore concludes second act with resounding success
Proving its mettle as the premier performing arts platform, the LIVE! Singapore annual global performing Arts Conference and Trade Fair has recorded 13% growth in participants...
Jun 7, 2011
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Vivid Sydney Illuminates the Harbour City
The third annual Vivid Sydney festival, the largest celebration of light, music and ideas in the southern hemisphere, is transforming parts of the NSW capital into a colourful...
Jun 4, 2011
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LED-Signs Finalises Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Tecnovision
Sydney-based LED-Signs has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with leading Italian LED (light emitting diode) technology manufacturer, Tecnovision. Tecnovision is a...
Jun 3, 2011
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Multi billion dollar loan agreement to fund Shanghai Disneyland Resort construction
The government-owned partner in Disney's ambitious Shanghai Disneyland project has secured a loan agreement with twelve Chinese banks, in order to fund construction of the...
May 31, 2011
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New home for Auckland Theatre Company
The Auckland Theatre Company has expressed "delight" over the vote Auckland Council's Strategy and Finance Committee to approve $10 million towards the $40 million cost of...
May 30, 2011
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Universal Studios Singapore's Grand Opening at Resorts World Sentosa
Entertainment superstars from East and West, including Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Paula Abdul and Vicki Zhao Wei, as well as many of Singapore's very own local artistes, have formed...
May 28, 2011
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Dubailand developer looks to revive Universal Studios and Legoland projects
The backer of the ambitious Dubailand complex has moved to revive the project, although ambitious plans for it to feature seven theme parks are likely to be severely scaled...
May 27, 2011
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IAAPA announces Asian Attractions Expo highlights
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has revealed details of Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) 2011, the largest attractions industry trade show...
May 23, 2011
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Ocean Park Breaks another attendance record
Hong Kong attraction Ocean Park this week broke its annual attendance record for the seventh time in the last eight years by surpassing 5.1 million visitors for the fiscal year....
May 19, 2011
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Opera comes to Sunshine Castle
This weekend will see Bli Bli's Sunshine Castle welcome The Underground Opera Company for the latest in their series of 'Opera in the Castle' concerts. Resonating through the...
May 19, 2011
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New survey ranks world's top fitness clubs
The inaugural survey, called Scoreboard, has been designed to measure accurate group fitness attendance data, and use this to better benchmark what is possible for clubs to...
May 18, 2011
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Thousands Flock to Universal Studios Singapore's Madagascar
Thousands have flocked to Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa to experience its newly-opened ride, Madagascar: A Crate Adventure. The nine-minute ride, one of...
May 17, 2011
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New Look Priava displays at VMA Congress
Venue and event management software specialists Priava have been displaying their new branding at this week's Venue Management Association (VMA) Congress and Showcase in the NSW...
May 17, 2011
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Australasian venue industry heads to Hunter Valley
Professionals from across the venue industry in Australia, New Zealand and a selection of Asian nations are gathering for the 2011 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress - three...
May 15, 2011
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Perth Entertainment Centre demolition makes way for new City Link
Demolition of the old Perth Entertainment Centre has begun, marking an important milestone of the Perth City Link project. The one-time concert venue, which has been vacant for...
May 14, 2011
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High Court dismisses PPCA appeal on music in fitness
Fitness Australia has reported that the PPCA's application to the High Court to appeal the Federal Court decision in relation to the licence Scheme for the use of music in group...
May 13, 2011
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Peet joins Malaysia's Themed Attractions and Resorts
Kuala Lumpur-based Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels Sdn. Bhd has announced the appointment of Steve Peet as its Chief Operating Officer. Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels...
May 12, 2011
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Wonderland Fun Park welcomes touring rollercoaster enthusiasts
Melbourne's Wonderland Fun Park has hosted a group of 41 international rollercoaster enthusiasts. The Docklands based family amusement park welcomed the US group during their...
May 11, 2011
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Gold Coast Show to move to 'major entertainment and sporting precinct'
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced a long term master plan for the Gold Coast Parklands on the eve of her visit to Kuala Lumpur to make Queensland's official bid to...
May 10, 2011
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Arafura Games open in Darwin
The opening cermony for the 2011 Arafura Games has been held and competition is now underway with the first two gold medals in the event going to Northern Territory triathletes...
May 9, 2011
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Two new board members appointed to Perth Theatre Trust
Western Australian Culture and the Arts Minister John Day has announced two new board members for the Perth Theatre Trust (PTT). Helen Cook and Max Kay have been appointed for...
May 5, 2011
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