News: Entertainment
Construction of Perth Film Studios gets underway
Construction of Perth Film Studios in Malaga is well underway and on schedule for completion by the end of 2025, with the studios open for business from early 2026. The Arts and...
Jul 17, 2024
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Griffith Regional Theatre spotlights upcoming Grass Roots Open Mic Competition
With the highly anticipated Grass Roots Open Mic Competition being held on 4th August, local musicians of all ages are being urged to register and start preparing their best...
Jul 16, 2024
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Quayclean managers return from UK exchange program
As part of Quayclean Australia’s leadership and knowledge development programs, two team leaders have returned from England after working at some of the world’s biggest sports...
Jul 15, 2024
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Canberra Balloon Spectacular returns to John Dunmore Lang Lawns
Popular Canberra event - the Canberra Balloon Spectacular – will take place from 15th to 23rd March in 2025, returning to its original home, the John Dunmore Lang Lawns, East,...
Jul 15, 2024
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Social darts hospitality attraction opens in Sydney
Flight Club Sydney - Sydney’s newest social darts concept bar - has opened its hospitality attraction in a huge warehouse-style space in The Rocks. Since its launch in London’s...
Jul 14, 2024
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Ambience Entertainment among recipients of Northern Territory screen sector funding
The Northern Territory Government recently awarded close to $120,000 in funding to three screen projects through the latest round of Screen Territory’s Funding Program. Screen...
Jul 12, 2024
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Northern Culture and Festivals Infrastructure Plan being developed for Tasmania
The Tasmanian Government, through the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, is developing the Northern Culture and Festivals Infrastructure Plan, with Visit Northern Tasmania...
Jul 11, 2024
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Dreamworld owner reports improved ticket sales over past year despite severe peak season storms
Coast Entertainment Holdings Limited, the owner of Gold Coast theme parks Dreamworld and WhiteWater World has reported a 3.1% rise in ticket sales over the past financial year,...
Jul 11, 2024
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Mushroom Group launches talent management and partnerships agency
Mushroom Group, Australia’s largest independent music and entertainment company, has unveiled a new talent management and partnerships agency named Mushroom Connect. Founded by...
Jul 11, 2024
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New seats, lighting and staging among major upgrades planned for Adelaide Festival Centre theatres
The South Australian Government is investing $35 million on a major upgrade of Adelaide Festival Centre with additional support from the Adelaide Festival Centre Trust including...
Jul 10, 2024
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Darwin Fringe Festival showcases creativity of local artists
The Darwin Fringe Festival, held from 12th to 21st July will showcase the creativity of some of the Territory’s best, and emerging artists, with performances ranging from art,...
Jul 9, 2024
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MENALAC announces new leadership team and future objectives
The Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) has advised it is undergoing a period of exciting change with a new leadership team announced along...
Jul 9, 2024
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Auckland Stadiums announces multi-year deals with Go Media and the Auckland FC
Auckland Stadiums, a division of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, has today revealed multi-year partnerships with Go Media (Outdoor Advertising Solutions Co) and A-League newcomers...
Jul 9, 2024
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Anthony Duffy to lead Quay Academy
Respected venues industry leader, Anthony Duffy, has been appointed to head the Quay Academy - Quayclean Australia’s on-site staff leadership, training and mentoring program....
Jul 8, 2024
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Peddle Thorp awarded tender for design of Albury Entertainment Centre Convention Wing
After a thorough evaluation process, Albury City has awarded Peddle Thorp Melbourne the $2.7 million tender for detailed design work of the Albury Entertainment Centre...
Jul 8, 2024
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Western Australia Government paid $8 million subsidy to Live Nation Entertainment for 2023 Coldplay concerts
The Western Australian Government has been reported as having paid millions of dollars to Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiaries over the past four years, including $8...
Jul 7, 2024
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Bendigo looks for entertainment alternatives to fireworks and animals
Community consultation has opened today to investigate the use of fireworks and animals as forms of entertainment at City of Greater Bendigo events only. The City’s only...
Jul 7, 2024
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Australian Museum purpose-built virtual reality theatre to screen Thin Ice VR
The Australian Museum’s purpose-built virtual reality theatre, located in its touring exhibition hall, is screening Thin Ice VR, open until 13th October and taking the audience...
Jul 7, 2024
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Regional funding of 66 community events could see emergence of next big NSW festival
The NSW Regional Event Fund managed by Destination NSW will support 66 regional communities across NSW with the funding coming from a program that supported the emergence of the...
Jul 5, 2024
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Big Red Bash delivers impressive three day outback music festival
The Big Red Bash outback music festival held 2nd – 4th July in the Simpson Desert Birdsville, located more than 1,500km west of Brisbane, attracted more than 7,500 festivalgoers...
Jul 4, 2024
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Ceiling repairs commence at Albury Entertainment Centre
Work to repair the ceiling of the Banquet Hall at the Albury Entertainment Centre has begun this week. The Banquet Hall has been closed to the public since the partial collapse...
Jul 4, 2024
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Building work commences on Seoul’s K-pop arena
South Korean technology company Kakao Corp. has advised that it has broken ground on the building of Seoul's first K-pop-destined performance hall. First announced in 2022 when...
Jul 4, 2024
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Inner West Council announces additional Entertainment Precincts and funding to improve White Bay Power Station
Following the success of Sydney's first Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) at Enmore Road, Inner West Council is expanding its live music and performance footprint and has...
Jul 3, 2024
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General Admission Entertainment unveils new Australian Booking Agency
General Admission Entertainment has launched its innovative booking agency, marking a significant milestone in the South Australian music industry. Established in 2007 by Gareth...
Jul 3, 2024
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