News: Entertainment
Nelson Arts Festival marks 30th anniversary
New Zealand’s Nelson Arts Festival will be celebrating 30 years of incredible artists, conversations and festivities from 24th October – 3rd November. The Nelson Arts Festival...
Jul 28, 2024
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Parliamentary inquiry looks at future Australia’s live music industry
A Federal Government inquiry into the current state of Australia’s live music industry has this week heard about the challenges facing emerging artists and small venues while...
Jul 26, 2024
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Esports marketing consultancy gets Australian launch
Looking to encourage brands to consider engaging with the growing opportunities in esports, Game Focus Consulting has launched to bridge the gap between players, brands and...
Jul 26, 2024
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New research reveals value of Sport and Music Events
Collinson International, the owner and operator of Priority Pass - a leader in airport experience programs - has released new research revealing the value of sport and music...
Jul 25, 2024
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Nando’s Chicken Shop Sessions sets out to support emerging music artists
The first in a new series that aims to give emerging artists a platform to perform and music fans the opportunity to enjoy new artists has been launched in Melbourne. Held last...
Jul 24, 2024
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Geelong Major Events Five-year plan supported by Council
City of Greater Geelong has supported a strategy to increase the value of major events in Greater Geelong to $131 million per year by 2029. Greater Geelong played host to 18...
Jul 24, 2024
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Global Wellness Summit spotlights emerging trend of ‘Wellness-Art-Tainment’
New technologies such as generative AI, projection mapping and spatial sound has seen the rise of more immersive, awe-inspiring wellness experiences that engage all the senses....
Jul 24, 2024
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Venue Management Association announces Joel Edmondson as new Chief Executive
Venue Management Association (VMA) has today announced the appointment of Joel Edmondson as its new Chief Executive. Edmondson will replace VMA’s Chief Executive of more than...
Jul 23, 2024
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Ambitious plan endorsed for Lake Macquarie events and festivals
Lake Macquarie City Council has endorsed an ambitious plan to drive international tourism and deliver eclectic events year-round. Key items from the 67 actions within the plan...
Jul 23, 2024
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Christchurch City Council provides latest update on One New Zealand Stadium
Christchurch City Council has shared the latest project update for the One New Zealand Stadium as construction of the city’s new $683 million multi-purpose venue enters one of...
Jul 23, 2024
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Brisbane and Sydney public hearings announced for live music inquiry
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is holding its first round of interstate public hearings this week for its inquiry into the...
Jul 22, 2024
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Aardman continues to globally roll out interactive trails at attractions
Multi-award-winning independent animation studio Aardman, continues to roll out interactive, augmented reality trails featuring popular family IP Shaun the Sheep and new kids’...
Jul 22, 2024
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Sydney Fringe Festival launches 2024 program with over 400 events
Sydney Fringe Festival, has today launched its 2024 program, featuring over 400 events spanning theatre, music, comedy, dance, visual art, circus, and cabaret presented across...
Jul 22, 2024
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Theatre producer among Northern Territory art funding recipients
A Darwin theatre maker with plans to create an interactive, multi-sensory, immersive theatre performance installation is among the recipients of arts projects funding from the...
Jul 21, 2024
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Shadowbox Studios to boost Gold Coast Screen Industry
International studio developer and operator, Shadowbox Studios, has been backed by Gold Coast Council as the preferred proponent to deliver the screen production facility on the...
Jul 20, 2024
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ASM Global reveals strategic partnership with Project Admission
ASM Global and Project Admission, a solutions platform that provides tools to help the live events industry capture the full value of every ticket, have announced that they have...
Jul 20, 2024
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Terry Davies steps down from Chief Executive role at Dunedin Venues
Terry Davies, Chief Executive at Dunedin Venues, is to depart the Dunedin City Council owned-organisation after 10 years in the role. His role included heading up management of...
Jul 19, 2024
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VMA announces scholarships for 2024 Venue Management School and Leadership Institute
Set to stage its 2024 Venue Management School and Leadership Institute in November, the Venue Management Association has announced the availability of scholarships to attend the...
Jul 18, 2024
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TAFE NSW launches course to address entertainment industry skill shortage
To address the growing skills shortage in the entertainment industry and with live events and productions booming again, TAFE NSW Enmore Design Centre is delivering a new course...
Jul 18, 2024
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Fair Work Commission changes Fixed Term Contract for Live Performance Award
Under the Live Performance Award, more performers can now be employed under fixed term contracts. What's changed The Fair Work Commission (the Commission) has varied the Live...
Jul 17, 2024
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Ticketmaster New Zealand reveals multi-year renewal of ticketing partnership with Auckland Live and Auckland Stadiums
Ticketmaster New Zealand has announced the renewal of its partnership with Auckland Live and Auckland Stadiums as its exclusive ticketing partner, extending the long-standing...
Jul 17, 2024
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Frontier Touring offers full ticket refunds for cancelled Tenacious D dates
Frontier Touring is offering refunds for all those holding tickets for upcoming Tenacious D performances as a result of the band cancelling their Australian and New Zealand tour...
Jul 17, 2024
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Green Sports Alliance launches ‘Energy Decarbonization Playbook’ for Sport and Entertainment Venues
The Green Sports Alliance (GSA) has released the ‘Energy Decarbonization Playbook’ – a comprehensive guide aimed at transforming energy consumption and decarbonisation...
Jul 17, 2024
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Additional pubs to be heritage listed in Sydney's inner west
Sydney’s Inner West Council has resolved to add 22 local pubs to the heritage register aiming to protect these long-standing institutions and keep the community’s famous pub...
Jul 17, 2024
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