News: Entertainment
Les Mills to launch Sh'Bam Dance Workout
Les Mills International is to launch its new dance-based workout into the Australian and New Zealand markets at the upcoming Australian Fitness & Health Expo. With dance-based...
Apr 5, 2011
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Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royal to Remain Closed until October
Christchurch's much-loved and historic Isaac Theatre Royal will be closed for all events until 31st October 2011 while remedial work is planned and undertaken. The Board and...
Apr 5, 2011
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Easter Show Carnival Operators concerned over rival event
Carnival operators at the Sydney Royal Easter Show are concerned at the growth of a rival event, the Sydney Family Show, at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park in Sydney's...
Apr 4, 2011
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Citigroup warns broadcasters over rise in AFL rights fees
Multinational financial services company Citigroup has warned that broadcasters may struggle to recoup their investment if TV rights fees in the current Australian Football...
Mar 30, 2011
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Foundation Entertainment to Manage Star City Lyric Theatre?
The Foundation Entertainment Group, the owner and operator of the Capitol Theatre in Sydney's Haymarket, has announced a plan to acquire and manage the Lyric Theatre at Star...
Mar 29, 2011
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Christchurch quake forces Disney on Ice New Zealand tour cancellation
Disney On Ice's Worlds of Fantasy tour of New Zealand has been cancelled due to Christchurch's earthquake, organisers say. The Worlds of Fantasy was scheduled to appear at the...
Mar 23, 2011
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WA Government funds Culture festival and Sports events during CHOGM 2011
A $2.45 million arts and culture festival will be staged in conjunction with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth this October. Western Australia will...
Mar 22, 2011
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National forum considers future of Australian dance
The Australia Council for the Arts and Ausdance National are combining forces to present the National Dance Forum this weekend in Melbourne. The first event of its kind for many...
Mar 17, 2011
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Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton call for a bold, creative Sydney
Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Directors Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton have called for collaborative action to ensure that the city's Walsh Bay lives up to its potential of...
Mar 16, 2011
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Battlefield Sports co-Founders to lead 2011 International Live Gaming Conference
Peter and Nicole Lander, the co-Founders of Battlefield Sports, are to play a leading role in the 2011 International Live Gaming Conference. The two day conference, aimed at...
Mar 15, 2011
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Inflatable Outdoor Movie Screens Released
Smart Digital Australia has released its new 'Rental Tough' inflatable outdoor movie screen. Perfect for the hire or rental industries, the new screen frame fabric is tougher...
Mar 14, 2011
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Nominations open for the 2011 Venue Professional of the Year Awards
Members of the Venue Management Association are invited to nominate a fellow VMA Member for the 2011 Venue Professional of the Year Awards. Nominees can be a colleague or...
Mar 12, 2011
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Ticketek/Nine Entertainment Senior Appointments
The Nine Entertainment Company's Geoff Jones has announced the appointments of Cameron Hoy as Managing Director of Ticketek Australia and Brendon Bainbridge as Managing Director...
Mar 10, 2011
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Perth Festival farewells Artistic Director Shelagh Magadza
At the close of the 2011 Perth International Arts Festival, the Festival has farewelled Artistic Director Shelagh Magadza. Shelagh's ambition to take the Festival experience to...
Mar 10, 2011
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Registrations Open for VMA 2011 Congress
The Venue Management Association has launched the Website and program its 2011 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress. The program features three fantastic days of networking and...
Mar 9, 2011
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SCEC Mounts Social Media Expansion
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has launched an expanded social media program, opening the way for new online communities surrounding Australia's busiest events...
Mar 8, 2011
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NICA Celebrates First Decade of Excellence
The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) in Melbourne is set to celebrate ten successful years as Australia's premier centre of excellence in contemporary circus arts...
Mar 8, 2011
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Post Quake Update from Christchurch venues and events
Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royal and Ticketek New Zealand have communicated with clients in releation to upcoming events. In a statement, Neil Cox, Isaac Theatre Royal's...
Mar 4, 2011
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IMG launches new ticketing company
Claiming that it will "revolutionise the industry", the IMG Sports Technology Group has announced the launch of its new ticketing company, TicketDesq. IMG Australia's Senior...
Mar 4, 2011
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Century Venues to manage Willoughby City Council 'The Concourse' venue
Willoughby City Council has appointed Century Venues to the new live entertainment and events venues within the city's 'The Concourse' cultural precinct. The industry-renowned...
Mar 3, 2011
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Phil King Joins Acer Arena to boost Sponsorship Revenue
Acer Arena General Manager Paul Sergeant has announced the appointment of Phil King as Sponsorship Manager of the AEG Ogden managed venue. King, who will be responsible for...
Feb 28, 2011
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Super Rugby Opening Round Breaks Records
Round 1 of the new expanded Super Rugby competition enjoyed a successful first weekend with more than 64,800 people turning out to the three Australian games in Melbourne,...
Feb 22, 2011
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Free entertainment and activities at Perth Cultural Centre 'O' Day
Perth's cultural heart will be pumping with entertainment and activity this Sunday as 'O' Day celebrations return to the Perth Cultural Centre. Western Australian Planning and...
Feb 18, 2011
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City of Sydney backs theatre and fashion events
The City of Sydney is to sponsor the world famous Mary Poppins musical and the Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival to help boost Sydney's 2011 events calendar. The City claims...
Feb 16, 2011
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