News: Entertainment
Anti Scalping Measure for Green Day Concert
The New Zealand Herald has reported anti-scalping measures around the Green Day concert that will play at Auckland's Vector Arena on 19th December as part of the band's 21st...
Jul 3, 2009
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AEG Ogden Looks to Manage Sydney Entertainment Centre
The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that venue managers AEG Ogden wants to take on the management of the Sydney Entertainment Centre (SEC), reporter Bryce Hallett writing...
Jun 29, 2009
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Etihad Stadium set for End of year transformation
Melbourne's Etihad Stadium is to be converted into the ultimate end of year party venue for this year's festive season. Etihad Stadium Functions in conjunction with Event &...
Jun 29, 2009
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Dreamworld to launch Wiggles-themed show
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is preparing to launch a show that follows the adventures of Dorothy the Dinosaur and her friends, a show choreographed by The Wiggles and made...
Jun 25, 2009
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Macquarie Leisure Finalises US Funding Facility
The Macquarie Leisure Trust Group has finalised a US$10 million debt facility with its long term transactional banker JP Morgan Chase of Dallas, Texas, USA. Speaking of the...
Jun 23, 2009
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WA State Theatre Centre appointments
AEG Ogden (Perth) Pty Ltd, venue managers for the Perth Theatre Trust venues, has announced new managerial appointments at the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia. Alice...
Jun 19, 2009
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Taupo welcomes Eventing the Future Conference
A line-up of top international speakers combined with workshops, forums and breakouts has been announced for Eventing the Future 2009, the New Zealand Association of Event...
Jun 19, 2009
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AC/DC clashes with AFL
The AFL's pre-season competition may force the rock band AC/DC to find a new venue for its Melbourne concerts early next year. AC/DC have three shows booked at Etihad Stadium at...
Jun 12, 2009
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In Home Personal Trainer Fitness with Wii
A new product being launched by Fitness First and Black Bean Games on the Nintendo Wii⢠game console will bring the expertise and motivation of real personal fitness trainers...
Jun 11, 2009
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SICO Adds to dance floor range
SICO South Pacific has added a fourth choice to its range of portable dance floors, the Cam Lam dance floor. Featuring a flooring grade laminate finish in a continuous planking...
Jun 10, 2009
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Boom at the Box Office
Further news that the leisure industry is defying the current economic downturn has come from Australian cinemas. Figures released by the Motion Picture Distributors Association...
Jun 4, 2009
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NSW Government to introduce event planning legislation
The NSW Government is planning to introduce special events legislation that would enable it to override local government planning laws to facilitate the management of major...
Jun 4, 2009
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Packer's $3 billion Casino Launch
Co-owner James Packer has attended the launch of the Macau's City of Dreams casino complex. Six years in the making, the 40,000 metre2 facility will eventually offer more than...
Jun 2, 2009
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Rob Bradley takes on AALARA Presidency at successful annual conference
The Australian, Amusement, Leisure & Recreation Association (AALARA) has concluded a successful conference and trade exhibition, and welcomed Robert Bradley as its new...
May 29, 2009
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QPAC outsources hosting to Macquarie
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre will use virtualisation to handle peaks in demand on its Qtix ticketing service. The performing arts centre has signed a three-year managed...
May 29, 2009
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Ticketek WINS Wollongong ticketing Contract
Ticketek has won a new five year contract to provide ticketing services to the WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres in Wollongong. The contract includes providing ticketing...
May 25, 2009
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Architects appointed for Melbourne Arts Centre
Melbourne architects Ashton Raggatt McDougall (ARM) and Peter Elliot Architects have been appointed to design the $128.5 million redevelopment of Hamer Hall at Melbourne's...
May 22, 2009
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Romer Re-Elected
Steve Romer has been elected to serve a second term as President of the Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific). First elected as President in 2008, Romer's re-election...
May 21, 2009
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ANZ Stadium's Ken Edwards leaves after 13 years
ANZ Stadium has today announced that its Managing Director and Chief Executive, Ken Edwards, will leave the Stadium after 13 years. He will leave as of 1st July. “For several...
May 19, 2009
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Edinburgh Military Tattoo Returns in 2010
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo will return to Australia for performances at the Sydney Football Stadium in February 2010. Citing "overwhelming popular demand", the new production...
May 14, 2009
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New Look Business Development Team at Vbase
The Vbase team at the Christchurch Convention Centre is now back to full strength with the arrival of Catherine Lee from Rydges Hotel Christchurch to fill the role of Business...
May 11, 2009
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Wellington Sports Arena Moves East
The independent review into Wellington's proposed Indoor Community Sports Centre has recommended Kilbirnie in eastern Wellington as the preferred site. The review, conducted by...
May 5, 2009
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Dreamworld launches themed laser tag arena
One of Australia's largest laser tag arenas has opened at Dreamworld theme park on the Gold Coast. Themed on the sci-fi film franchise Alien vs Predator (AVPX), the 650 metre2,...
Apr 30, 2009
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Jacobsen Leaves Arena Management
Michael Jacobsen, Executive Chairman of the Michael Jacobsen Group, has stepped down as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive of venue operator Arena Management. Jacobsen, who...
Apr 22, 2009
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