News: Entertainment
Lost Paradise of Dilmun opens with new attractions
Bahrain's The Lost Paradise of Dilmun is ready to start a new exciting season in 2011. A newly constructed central pool is now available for a variety of pool activities...
Feb 15, 2011
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Darwin Entertainment Centre threatened by debt
Darwin's Entertainment Centre has been operating at a loss for the past two years, recording a loss of $60,000 in 2008/09, and $30,000 in 2009/10. In 2007/08, the centre made a...
Feb 15, 2011
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V8 Supercars Voted Australia's Most Entertaining, Exciting And Innovative Sport
On the eve of the 2011 V8 Supercars Championship season, research shows that Australia's touring car category is keeping sports fans on the edge of their seats. A research...
Feb 12, 2011
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Vale: Bruce Jackson, 'world's best sound engineer'
Australian audio legend Bruce Jackson, often referred to as "the best sound engineer in the world" has died in a flying accident in the USA. Born and bred in Sydney, along with...
Feb 10, 2011
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AEG Goes its own way on ticketing
One of the world's biggest concert and sports promoters said it is to join with a start-up technology company to sell tickets to events at 105 arenas and theatres in the USA, in...
Feb 9, 2011
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Windmill Theatre takes out Victor Award at 2011 IPAY conference
Adelaide's Windmill Theatre has won the Victor Award, the illustrious people's choice honour, at the International Performing Arts for Youth (IPAY) Showcase. The Theatre won the...
Feb 8, 2011
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Screen Australia and YouTube map the Australian summer
Screen Australia has announced its collaboration with YouTube on the national online initiative, YouTube Map My Summer, which aims to engage the nation in sharing the collective...
Feb 4, 2011
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NSW Opposition back new convention and entertainment centre for Sydney
The NSW Liberals and Nationals have backed an independent panel's plans for a new world-class convention, entertainment and concert facility at Sydney's Darling Harbour. It...
Feb 3, 2011
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Newcastle Entertainment Centre embraces recycling
The AEG Ogden managed Newcastle Entertainment Centre has introduced an initiative to reduce packaging waste and increase recycling at the venue. Funded by the Newcastle...
Feb 2, 2011
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AIS to take charge of high performance sport
Federal Minister for Sport Mark Arbib has announced the Australian Institute of Sport will take responsibility for the strategic direction of high performance sport in...
Feb 1, 2011
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Creative NZ invests more money in the arts
Creative New Zealand, the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, invested $33.7 million in the arts for the last financial year â an increase of $800,000 on the previous...
Jan 31, 2011
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Arts community members recognised in Australia Day honours
The Australia Council for the Arts applauds the artists, arts workers, arts advocates and philanthropists who support the practice and enjoyment of the arts in Australia who...
Jan 29, 2011
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Maze Attraction to Host Training Seminar
Granties Maze, a new visitor attraction on the NSW South Coast, is to host an Australian Amusement Association seminar on 23rd March. The seminar will cover four subject areas:...
Jan 28, 2011
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Geoff Jones Returns to Nine Entertainment Co.
Geoff Jones has returned to Nine Entertainment Co. in an expanded role as Managing Director, Events. Jones' areas of responsibility will comprise management of Ticketek, as well...
Jan 27, 2011
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State Theatre Centre of WA officially opened
The Governor of Western Australia His Excellency Dr Ken Michael AC and Premier Colin Barnett have officially opened the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia at a civic...
Jan 27, 2011
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PPCA to Appeal Australian Music Licensing Decision
The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA), Australia's recording industry association, has made an application to appeal a December Australian Federal Court...
Jan 27, 2011
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The Show goes on as Wicked opens at QPAC
Queensland Premier and Arts Minister Anna Bligh has announced that the show will go on at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre with the first performance of highly popular...
Jan 25, 2011
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Foxtix announces account wins
Foxtix Commercial Director Harley Evans has announced that the company is now ticketing for a number of new events. These events are: • V8 Supercar Championships: 2011 Winton...
Jan 23, 2011
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Merlin Entertainments Group acquires Sydney Attractions Group from Village Roadshow
UK-based Merlin Entertainments Group has acquired the tourism and attractions arm of Village Roadshow in a deal worth $115 million. The deal includes the Sydney Attractions...
Jan 20, 2011
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Brisbane Powerhouse reopens With Minimal Flood Damage
Brisbane Powerhouse reopened its doors today (Monday) having miraculously been only minimally affected by the floods that have devastated Brisbane and most of South East...
Jan 17, 2011
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Elton John to Open Forsyth Barr Stadium
Singer-songwriter Sir Elton John will be the first major act booked for Dunedin's new roofed stadium. The $200 million stadium is expected to open in August and will host Rugby...
Jan 14, 2011
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Show will go on at Tamworth Country Music Festival
Contrary to reports in some media, the 2011 Jayco Tamworth Country Music Festival will commence this Friday. The festival's 10 days of celebrations; featuring over 2,500...
Jan 11, 2011
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Tauranga watches new venue take shape
The first nine months of construction of Tauranga's $41 million indoor venue at Baypark has been captured on time-lapse camera and condensed into an action packed minute long...
Dec 30, 2010
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Vale: Alan Garner, sports journalist and marketeer
Alan Garner, General Manager - Business Development at Vbase in Christchurch, New Zealand has passed away unexpectedly. Alan began his career as a radio sports journalist and...
Dec 27, 2010
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