News: Entertainment
South Australian Government cuts to hit arts and parks?
The South Australian Government's plans to reduce its spending by $1 billion look set to affect the State's arts and national parks. According to Adelaide newspaper The...
Sep 16, 2010
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Parks
Demolition makes way for new WIN Stadium Grandstand
Demolition of the old Western Grandstand at Wollongong's WIN Stadium is currently underway with construction of the new grandstand set to start in October. Funded by the NSW...
Sep 15, 2010
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High-Powered arts lobby launched in Western Australia
Sam Walsh, Chief Executive of Rio Tinto Iron Ore has unveiled a new high-powered arts lobby group in Western Australia. The Chamber of Arts and Culture, whose members will...
Sep 14, 2010
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O2 Arena Sales Chief Joins AEG Ogden
AEG Ogden's recent flurry of executive appointments has continued with the arrival of Katie Musham in a role where she will oversee and expand the commercial opportunities...
Sep 14, 2010
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New Owner/Operators at Auckland's Vector Arena
New Zealand’s largest indoor arena, Auckland’s Vector Arena, has new owner operators with two New Zealand-based international entertainment industry identities taking over the...
Sep 13, 2010
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Ticketing
Adventure World to Appoint New General Manager
Perth's premier amusement park, Adventure World is to appoint a new General Manager following the decision of the current General Manager, Grant Laidlaw, to leave the park to...
Sep 11, 2010
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VenuesWest names Steve Harper as Director Venue Operations
After hosting more than 500 events a year in the USA for the past 16 years, Steve Harper has returned to Australia to join VenuesWest as Director Venue Operations. From running...
Sep 10, 2010
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U2 Concert Tickets Warning
Patrons purchasing tickets to the upcoming U2 concerts in Brisbane have been warned not to buy from unscrupulous operators. Suncorp Stadium General Manager, Alan Graham said...
Sep 10, 2010
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Ticketing
Vbase Venues Back in Business
All four event venues owned and managed by Vbase have been cleared of structural damage following the Christchurch earthquake, and are now set to return to operating as usual....
Sep 8, 2010
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P!NK caps Australian dominance with Helpmann Award
American pop artist P!NK marked her dominance of the Australian music scene by winning the 2010 Helpmann Award for best international concert. P!NK, who last year performed a...
Sep 7, 2010
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Entsch wants sports facilities in Cairns Cultural Precinct
Warren Entsch, the new Liberal National Party Federal member for the north Queensland seat of Leichhardt, has committed to changing plans for the planned Cairns Cultural...
Sep 7, 2010
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Humphreys returns home to manage Perth Arena
David Humphreys, General Manager of Sydney's Acer Arena (the former Sydney SuperDome) since 2000, is to return to Western Australia to manage the new Perth Arena. Humphreys'...
Sep 2, 2010
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Indian Amusement Leader Optimistic about prospects for Theme Parks on the sub continent
Rajive Kaul, Executive Chairman of India's Nicco Corporation, believes that the future of the Indian theme park industry is bright. Kaul, who has seen turnover at his company's...
Sep 2, 2010
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Entertainment
Fitness Australia: PPCA Negotiations Fail
Fitness Australia has announced that its mediated negotiation with Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) has failed. In a statement on discussions held yesterday...
Sep 2, 2010
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Entertainment /
Fitness
Perth Theatre Trust to manage new Albany Entertainment Centre
The Western Australian Government has appointed the Perth Theatre Trust as interim managers of the new Albany Entertainment Centre (AEC). The spectacular $70 million building...
Sep 1, 2010
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Entertainment
Sydney's Wharf Theatre Goes Solar
After three years of planning and fund-raising, the Sydney Theatre Company's (STC) solar power station on the roof of The Wharf theatre has commenced construction. As...
Aug 30, 2010
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Environment
Aquariums sink Living and Leisure results
The Living and Leisure Australia Group (LLA) has recorded its second consecutive annual loss, falling $2.76 million into the red. The Group operates the Mt Hotham and Falls...
Aug 30, 2010
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Entertainment
Business Group Calls for the demolition of the SEC
The Sydney Business Chamber has called for the demolition of the Sydney Entertainment Centre (SEC) to allow for an expansion of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. The...
Aug 27, 2010
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Entertainment
Manukau Prepares Up For An Arts Explosion
Following the success of 2009, Manukau once again becomes centre stage for the diverse, colourful and eclectic arts community when the third Manukau Festival of Arts kicks off...
Aug 26, 2010
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Entertainment
Fitness Australia to begin negotiations with the PPCA
Fitness Australia has agreed to enter into a mediated negotiation with the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) regarding the Fitness Class Tariff and the recent...
Aug 26, 2010
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Fitness
Numbers Rise But Profits Dip for Ardent Leisure
Ardent Leisure has reported that its 2010 core profit has slumped 23.6% to $34.5 million. Ardent Leisure, whose operations include Goodlife Health Clubs, Dreamworld, AMF Bowling...
Aug 24, 2010
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Ekka Farewells Successful Show
With sunshine and blue skies prevailing over most of the 10 days of the Royal Queensland Show, in excess of 400,000 people have poured through the gates to participate in and...
Aug 20, 2010
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Countdown to the Cairns Festival
With a vision to deliver a vibrant, progressive and highly collaborative arts festival, the 49th Cairns Festival is set to run from 20th August to 5th September. The Cairns...
Aug 17, 2010
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Entertainment
Burswood Entertainment Complex set to expand
The Western Australian Government has provided in-principle support for a $350 million extension and refurbishment of the Burswood Entertainment Complex (BEC). Western...
Aug 17, 2010
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