News: Entertainment
SpongeBob SquarePants takes to the air at Dreamworld
Dreamworld's has opened its latest attraction, 'SpongeBob FlyPants', inspired by the Nickelodeon character, SpongeBob SquarePants. The SpongeBob FlyPants ride is modelled on the...
Jul 7, 2008
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Stephen Enters the Arena
Arena Management, leaseholder and venue manager of Sydney's famous Capitol Theatre through its company Capitol Investments Pty Ltd, has welcomed Stephen Found as a significant...
Jun 16, 2008
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Big plans for Arena Manawatu
Palmerston North City Council have agreed to a $2.2 million 'sports house' initiative at Arena Manawatu. The first stage of a 30-year development plan for the Palmerston North...
Jun 6, 2008
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Australian animatronics expertise on display to the world
After a highly successful two year museum tour in Australia and New Zealand, 'Monsters! the art and technology of animatronics' has staged it's USA Tour premier at the St Louis...
Jun 2, 2008
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BGC wins $335 million Perth Arena contract
The Western Australian Government has confirmed that Len Buckeridge's construction company BGC is to build the Perth Arena indoor stadium. Making the announcement for the $335...
May 30, 2008
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PPCA Advance Artists Cause in Music Licensing Battle
The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) has hit back on fitness industry claims about proposed rises in fees for copyright protected music played in fitness...
May 26, 2008
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Private Sector Contributes $171 million to the Arts
Local arts and cultural organisations have received over $171 million in income from the private sector in 2006/07 according to new survey data from the Australia Business Arts...
May 23, 2008
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Australian Libraries in Focus
To coincide with Library and Information Week (being held from 19th to 25th May), the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released data on library usage in Australia....
May 21, 2008
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Travelling Shows Face Major Challenges
Australia's major agricultural shows are facing major challenges, as evidenced by the mixed results of the 2008 Sydney Royal Easter Show. With the Royal Easter Show held outside...
May 19, 2008
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AEG Ogden's Rod Pilbeam Slams Madonna Ticket Reselling
With the Wall Street Journal reporting that Madonna's upcoming concert tour is to feature an official secondary ticketing function, Rod Pilbeam, Executive Director of AEG Ogden...
May 19, 2008
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Changes at MSFA
Changes at Queensland's Major Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) will see new directors appointed to its board and the renaming of the organisation. Queensland Sport Minister,...
Apr 24, 2008
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Promoter Losses On Old Rockers
The promoter of the Rock2Wgtn has blamed Easter trading laws for a $750,000 loss on the event. Wellington-based promoter Phil Sprey brought together a line-up of hard-rock acts...
Apr 17, 2008
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More Room, More Events
A planned $130 million expansion of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is set to enable the city to host an extra 250 events each year. The plans are for a five-storey...
Apr 7, 2008
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ACE Scheme to boost WA Arts and Cultural events
The WA Government is looking beyond traditional sporting events to entertain and excite Western Australians with Tourism and Culture and Arts Minister Sheila McHale announcing a...
Mar 18, 2008
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CRM the Key
The recent fourth national Ticketing Professionals Conference explored the latest developments in ticketing and marketing focusing on Customer Relationship Management (CRM)....
Mar 14, 2008
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Roberts to head SeatAdvisor Australia
Arts and ticketing consultant Tim Roberts has taken up the role of Chief Executive of SeatAdvisor Australia. Robert's appointment comes as SeatAdvisor continues to penetrate the...
Mar 10, 2008
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Tickets.com to enter Chinese market
The companies intend to open a joint venture office in Beijing during the first quarter of 2008 to provide sales, support and technical services. CSII negotiates sports...
Feb 25, 2008
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Bold plan for Sydney Venues
The long-awaited report from NSW Major Events Corporation is recommending that the Sydney Entertainment Centre be demolished to make way for a multi-purpose...
Feb 15, 2008
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Ogden IFC attracts AEG investment to become AEG Ogden
Los Angeles-based sports and entertainment presenter AEG has acquired an interest in Australian venue operator Ogden IFC, creating a new 50/50 joint venture called AEG Ogden....
Dec 14, 2007
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Sphere Entertainment to bring world's second Sphere to Abu Dhabi
Sphere Entertainment and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) are collaborating to bring the world's second Sphere to Abu Dhabi, United Arab...
Dec 31, 1999
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