News: Entertainment
Funding Boost for Circus Oz's New Home
Circus Oz, Victoria's internationally acclaimed contemporary circus, is thrilled at the Victorian Government's budget announcement that $3 million has been allocated towards...
May 10, 2010
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Singapore Resorts and Entertainment Conference
With global attention focused on integrated resort developments in Asia, a major two-day conference, Integrated Resorts & Entertainment, will present highly-interactive and...
May 10, 2010
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Geelong's New Playhouse Theatre Unveiled
Victorian Arts Minister Peter Batchelor has unveiled the Geelong Performing Arts Centre's newest venue â The Playhouse Theatre. Welcoming the opening, Minister Batchelor stated...
May 6, 2010
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Cool Winter Festival Heads to Sydney's Carriageworks
Sydney will host a glittering European-style winter market with the CarriageWorks' first ever Winterland festival. Throughout July, the old Eveleigh rail yards in the emerging...
May 4, 2010
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China Celebrates Shanghai World Expo Opening
China has celebrated the opening of the Shanghai World Expo, a celebration of global culture, drawing exhibits from all over the world in specially designed pavilions. The Expo,...
May 3, 2010
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Global Study Shows Resilience in the Theme Park Industry
The world's top 25 theme parks recorded 185 million visits in 2009, a decline of 0.3% from 2008, according to a study released by the Economics practice at AECOM (formerly...
Apr 29, 2010
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VenuesWest reveals interior designs for new Perth Arena
VenuesWest has revealed the interior designs for the Perth Arena - with the state-of-the-art venue set to feature a bold, colourful and geometric design. Explaining the design,...
Apr 28, 2010
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Government Welcomes live music industry stand against alcohol-related violence
The Federal Government has congratulated the live music community for taking a stand against irresponsible drinking and alcohol related violence. An event, 'Live Solution: live...
Apr 26, 2010
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Terminator X attraction to launch on three continents
Following on from its successful launch in Australia at the end of 2009, attractions on three continents are to introduce The Sudden Impact! Entertainment Company's Terminator...
Apr 26, 2010
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Live Nation Launches Australian Concert Business
Live Nation, the world's largest live entertainment company, has announced the launch of its concert promotion business in Australia. Luke Hede, currently the Vice President of...
Apr 22, 2010
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36 young artists ready to jump to a new career level
Federal Arts Minister Peter Garrett has announced the 36 inaugural participants in JUMP; Australia's largest mentoring program for young and emerging artists. Announcing that...
Apr 22, 2010
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Management Changes at Ticketek
Robert Blackwell has been appointed the Chief Executive for Ticketek in Australia and New Zealand. Blackwell replaces Geoff Jones who resigned at the end of March to take up an...
Apr 19, 2010
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Celebrating 25 years of the Hunter Valley SteamFest
A quarter of a century of locomotive appreciation will be celebrated at this year's Hunter Valley SteamFest at Maitland on 17th and 18th April. This year's event will celebrate...
Apr 13, 2010
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Ticketmaster Completes China Exit
Global ticketing agency Ticketmaster has completed its exit from the Chinese market. Less than two years after acting as the ticketing agent for the Beijing 2008 Olympics,...
Apr 13, 2010
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Adelaide Festival to Become Annual Event?
The ongoing success of Adelaide's Fringe and Arts Festival is likely to mean it will become an annual event. South Australian Arts Minister and Premier Mike Rann is set to ditch...
Apr 12, 2010
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Final Curtain Set to Fall at Brisbane's Regent Theatre
Cinema lovers are being urged not to let one of Australia's last remaining Hollywood-style picture palaces go unmarked. The historic Regent Cinemas in Brisbane are scheduled for...
Apr 8, 2010
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Three Injured in Bluesfest ferris wheel incident
Three teenage girls were injured after a Ferris Wheel car they were in plunged about four metres in northern NSW last night. According to Police at the scene, the car broke free...
Apr 6, 2010
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Leadership Change at Ticketek
Ticketek Chief Executive Geoff Jones has left the company to take up a Directorship with sports management group, Sports and Entertainment Limited (SEL). Under Jones' leadership...
Apr 1, 2010
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Future Now Chairman joins Tourism WA board
John Wellborn, the former Wallaby and Chairman of Future Now, Western Australia's Creative and Leisure Industries Training Council, has been appointed to the board of Tourism...
Mar 26, 2010
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Bangarra appoints new Executive Director
Following on from last year's hugely successful 20th Anniversary tour, Bangarra Dance Theatre has strengthened its position as one of Australia's most successful and innovative...
Mar 25, 2010
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Networking Events at Asian Attractions Expo 2010
More than 3,000 attractions industry professionals are set to gather at the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) 2010. To be held between 13th and 16th July in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,...
Mar 22, 2010
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Universal Studios Singapore officially opens
Universal Studios Singapore officially opened to the public yesterday, giving the general public the opportunity to experience the park's rides and attractions for the very...
Mar 19, 2010
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Rival Event to Challenge Sydney Royal Easter Show
The annual Sydney Royal Easter Show has a rival this year in the form of a smaller, free event at Moore Park's Entertainment Quarter. The Sydney Family Show, to be held at the...
Mar 17, 2010
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Michael Gow to leave Queensland Theatre Company
Michael Gow, Artistic Director of Queensland Theatre Company, will be leaving the Company to pursue freelance writing and directing. In his 11th year as Artistic Director of...
Mar 12, 2010
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