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Sea World Launches New Jet Ski Show
Gold Coast theme park Sea World has launched its new Jet Stunt Extreme Show featuring some of the world's best jet ski stunt performers. 19-year-old Lee Stone, widely recognised...
Dec 23, 2010
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Albany Entertainment Centre officially opened
The new Albany Entertainment Centre (AEC) has been officially opened by Western Australia's Culture and the Arts Minister John Day. Minister Day said it was one of the most...
Dec 14, 2010
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Moshtix Launches Mobile Site with Mobile Ticketing
Moshtix's new General Manager Adam McArthur has announced the launch of the company's new mobile site which will feature event ticket delivery by mobile barcode. The new,...
Dec 14, 2010
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Federal Court overturns rise in copyright fees for music
The fitness industry has welcomed the decision by the Federal Court to overturn the Copyright Tribunal decision to increase copyright fees for the use of music in group exercise...
Dec 13, 2010
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AEG Ogden's Geoff Donaghy receives JMIC Award
The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) has announced the winner of the 2010 JMIC Profile and Power Award as Geoff Donaghy of AEG Ogden, Immediate Past Chair of the Business...
Dec 10, 2010
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Dive-In Movies Return to Wet'n'Wild
The ever popular Dive-in Movies will return to Wet'n'Wild this Saturday (4th December) with a line-up of recent release family movies. Dive-in Movies offer guests the...
Dec 2, 2010
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Ekka transformation wins development approval
The $2.9 billion redevelopment of the RNA showgrounds in the Brisbane suburb of Bowen Hills has won conditional development approval. Redevelopment of the Ekka includes plans...
Dec 1, 2010
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Sydney Theatre Company launches rooftop solar power system
An array of 1,906 solar panels on the roof of The Wharf theatre on Sydney Harbour have been switched on by the company's Artistic Directors actress Cate Blanchett and her...
Dec 1, 2010
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Surprise $500,000 gift for NZ Arts Foundation
Sir Eion Edgar, a well known philanthropist for sport, health and public facilities has announced that his family is donating $500,000 to the Arts Foundation of New Zealand. His...
Nov 30, 2010
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VMA's pre-Christmas 'After Five' events in Brisbane, Christchurch and Sydney
The Venue Management Association has announced details of pre-Christmas 'After Five' events in Brisbane, Christchurch and Sydney. The events are: Friday 3rd December 2010 -...
Nov 30, 2010
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Ocean Park Produces Asia's First Winner of IAAPA Brass Ring Spirit Award
Ocean Park Hong Kong has produced the first-ever Asian winner of the IAAPA Brass Ring Spirit Award, presented at last week's Iecent International Association of Amusement Parks...
Nov 28, 2010
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Victorian Premier makes $80 million commitment to the Arts
A future Victorian Labor Government will invest more than $80.6 million and establish Creative Victoria to ensure the arts and creative industries in Victoria continue to...
Nov 26, 2010
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New Ride for Melbourne Luna Park's Summer of Fun
Melbourne's Luna park is to launch a new thrill ride for the 2010/11 summer seaon. Manufactured by Italian amusement industry enthusiasts the Zamperla family, the new ride, The...
Nov 25, 2010
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Gala Concert to celebrate Albany Entertainment Centre opening
A gala concert featuring more than 200 local artists will be held on 11th December to mark the official opening of Albany's newly constructed entertainment centre. The $70...
Nov 25, 2010
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Optimism fuels successful IAAPA Attractions Expo 2010
Preliminary estimates indicate 25,000 people from 96 nations, including approximately 14,800 buyers, participated in IAAPA Attractions Expo 2010 at the Orange County Convention...
Nov 24, 2010
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Resorts World Sentosa Performance Boost
Genting Singapore has announced that Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) generated SG$732 million in revenue and pre-tax profits of SG$346.5 million for the third quarter of this year....
Nov 22, 2010
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Forget Leisure: Focus on the Experience Industry
The concept of a leisure industry is old-fashioned and Australia and New Zealand industry professionals should focus on being part of an 'experience industry' according to UK...
Nov 19, 2010
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Sarah Smith wins 2010 AEG Ogden PVMS Scholarship
Last week's successful 2010 Public Venue Management School (PVMS), held at the Hyatt Regency, Sanctuary Cove, Queensland, saw Year Two graduate Sarah Smith awarded the AEG Ogden...
Nov 19, 2010
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Luna Park Sydney wins International Innovation Award
Luna Park Sydney has won the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)'s Brass Ring Award for 'Most Innovative Program'. The Award, presented on...
Nov 19, 2010
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TicketMaster and IOMedia Join to Deliver Interactive Ticketing Technology
Ticketmaster has teamed with digital agency IOMedia to create an exclusive relationship to introduce Virtual Venue, a cutting-edge interactive ticketing technology for teams,...
Nov 16, 2010
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Bollywood theme park opens
A large visitor attraction showcasing Indian cinema and culture has opened in Gurgaon, in the northern Indian state of Haryana. Called Kingdom of Dreams, the six-acre complex...
Nov 15, 2010
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Disney signs agreement for Shanghai theme park
The Walt Disney Company has signed an agreement with China's Shanghai Shendi Group for the establishment of a Disneyland theme park in the city. The deal was reached with...
Nov 8, 2010
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Rod Laver Arena in World Top 10 for Ticket Sales
Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena is now ranked sixth worldwide for ticket sales in 2010 with US Music Trade magazine Pollstar reporting year-to-date sales totalling 395,475 tickets...
Nov 5, 2010
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New Funding for 37 community festivals in regional Australia
Federal Arts Minister Simon Crean has announced $540,000 from the Festivals Australia program for 37 new and diverse festivals projects that range from career development for...
Nov 5, 2010
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