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Queensland Orchestra gets new home with ABC
The Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) will have a new home at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's new Queensland headquarters in Brisbane. Plans for a $14 million home...
Nov 6, 2009
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Disney Gets Approval for Shanghai theme park
China's planning agency has approved the Walt Disney Company's proposal to build a theme park in the bustling city of Shanghai. The Magic Kingdom-style theme park, that will be...
Nov 5, 2009
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Spotless and SMG Unite in Bid to manage Perth Arena
The Spotless Group has welcomed a team from SMG, the world's largest venue management group, to Perth as part of a joint bid to operate the new 14,000 seat Perth Arena. The...
Nov 5, 2009
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Not Enough Venues for Busy Festival State
South Australian Premier Mike Rann has ordered an audit of the State's existing and planned performance venues to see if they can meet demand, especially at peak festival times....
Nov 4, 2009
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$3 billion Leisure Resort for North Queensland
Plans for a $3 billion themed entertainment resort near Cairns have been unveiled this week. Proposed by the Tropical Paradise Resort Consortium for a 300-hectare site at...
Oct 29, 2009
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Acer Arena in Line for Prestigeous International Award
Acer Arena's standing as one of the best entertainment arenas in the world has been reinforced by its nomination for a prestigious international music industry award. The...
Oct 23, 2009
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AAC ID Solutions Receives Business Excellence Award
AAC ID Solutions has picked up the Gold Coast Business Excellence Award for the Retail, Wholesale and Distribution category for September. AAC ID Solutions received the award...
Oct 22, 2009
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History-making music event rocks into Perth
This weekend will Perth host the One Movement For Music (OMFM) event - a pioneering two-day music conference and festival. OMFM Perth, being held from 16th to 18th October has,...
Oct 16, 2009
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Gunnebo Australia Leads on Venue Access Upgrades
The Alvarado GateLink Admission Control System has stamped it's mark in the sports stadium entrance control market over the last two years. With many venues having previously...
Oct 14, 2009
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Funding Crisis for Tasmanian Theatre Company
Tasmania's only professional adult theatre company is in jeopardy after losing funding. The Tasmanian Theatre Company, built from the remains of is theatre by artistic director...
Oct 6, 2009
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Performing arts most popular with sponsors: AbaF survey
New South Wales leads Australia in business sponsorships of the arts and donations to the arts, according to the second annual AbaF Survey of Private Sector Support for the Arts...
Oct 1, 2009
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Movie Attractions for Universal Studios Singapore
Asia's largest integrated resort, the soon to open Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, has announced details of two unique and spectacular attractions in collaboration with...
Sep 29, 2009
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Performing Arts Ticket Sales Drop
With launch season underway in the performing arts this month; opera, ballet and theatre companies are keen to play down tough times this year as they sell their 2010 seasons....
Sep 28, 2009
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O'Brien to take up Qatar post
Milton O'Brien is to leave his position as Manager - Business Development and Marketing at the Wollongong Sports and Entertainment Centre (WSEC) to become the Manager Venues and...
Sep 24, 2009
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Romer Gets SEC Back on track
Steve Romer, the new General Manager of the Sydney Entertainment Centre (SEC), has spoken for the first time about his determination to return the venue to being a top concerts...
Sep 22, 2009
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Isherwood Returns to Head Melbourne Arts Centre
After six years as Chief Executive of the Wales Millennium Centre, Judith Isherwood is to return to Australia to become the new Chief Executive of the Melbourne Arts Centre....
Sep 18, 2009
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Australia Takes 'Dive-In' Movies to the Arabian Gulf
Industry consultant and former Warner Village Theme Parks Chief Operating Officer Steve Peet has taken the Australian concept of 'Dive-In' Movies to the Lost Paradise of Dilmun...
Sep 16, 2009
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Moomba Waterfest Carnival 2010
Expressions of Interest for Carnival, Game and Amusement operators are invited for the 2010 Moomba Waterfest. As Australia's largest free community festival, Moomba Waterfest...
Sep 15, 2009
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Belconnen Community Arts Centre opens
The $9-million Belconnen Community Arts Centre has been officially opened. Art exhibitions, dance classes, workshops and community meetings will be held in the facility, on...
Sep 14, 2009
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Club Owner Pleads for industry support
Fitness Australia Director Susan Kingsmill has made a YouTube plea to the industry to support the fundraising efforts of Fitness Australia to fight the PPCA by contributing to...
Sep 8, 2009
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End of the Road for Arena Management
Creditors have voted to wind up Arena Management, the former manager of the Sydney Entertainment Centre, paving the way for further investigations into claims the firm traded...
Sep 8, 2009
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SEGA Republic indoor theme park opens at The Dubai Mall
SEGA Republic, a 7,000 metre2 indoor theme park, has opening its gates at The Dubai Mall, the worldâs largest shopping and entertainment destination. The newest leisure...
Sep 7, 2009
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Jacobsens Deny Insolvent Trading Claims: Seeks New Administrator
Veteran concert promoter Kevin Jacobsen and his son Michael have strenuously denied allegations that Arena Management traded at the Sydney Entertainment Centre while it was...
Sep 3, 2009
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Perth Royal Show bans pigs: EKKA attendance dips
Swine flu fears have forced the Perth Royal Show to cancel its pig exhibits to prevent animals from catching the virus from crowds. Royal Agricultural Society of WA President...
Aug 27, 2009
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