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Leeton Shire Council approves refurbished Roxy Theatre's new Operations Model
Leeton Shire Council, located in the Riverina region of NSW, has endorsed a new operations model for the refurbished Roxy Community Theatre. The endorsement is in response to...
Jul 3, 2024
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Eventfinda announces ticketing partnership with two New Plymouth venues
Eventfinda, New Zealand's largest independent ticketing provider, has announce a new partnership with two of the New Plymouth District Council venues - TSB Showplace and TSB...
Jul 2, 2024
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Parramatta's night-time economy to benefit from 24/7 opening opportunities
Under new Late Night Trading development controls approved by Parramatta Council last week, businesses in Parramatta's CBD will be able to apply to operate 24/7 as the City...
Jul 1, 2024
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Applications open for latest round of Touring Victoria program
The Victorian Government has opened applications for the latest round of the Touring Victoria program – ensuring more premium performances, exhibitions and creative events get...
Jul 1, 2024
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Horsham City Oval’s new events stage will be site for 2025 country music festival
Horsham Rural City Council, located in western Victoria in collaboration with promoter RegFest, has announced a one-day festival on 22nd March, 2025 to be held at Horsham City...
Jun 30, 2024
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NSW Government announces soundproofing grants for live music venues
Aiming to rebuild Sydney’s night-time economy through the support of live music venues, the NSW Government had today announced that 77 venues will receive grants of up to...
Jun 30, 2024
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Flagship multi-media sensory entertainment complex ‘Dreamskape’ opens at Melbourne Docklands
A multi-media sensory entertainment complex – Dreamskape - is opening at Docklands Melbourne on 28th June, offering an augmented reality (AR) entertainment space with six...
Jun 26, 2024
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Damian Rinaldi announced as new General Manager for AMPAL
Australasian Music Publishers Association Limited (AMPAL) has announced that following an exhaustive recruitment process, Damian Rinaldi of Sydney-based consultancy Sonic Rights...
Jun 26, 2024
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre appoints new Chief Executive
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has announced that Rachel Healy has been appointed as its new Chief Executive. Unanimously chosen by QPAC’s Board, Healy will take...
Jun 25, 2024
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IAAPA spotlights the highlights of Expo Asia 2024 held in Thailand
The IAAPA Expo Asia regional trade show and conference, returned to Thailand in 2024 for the first time in 17 years. The event was held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention...
Jun 25, 2024
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Caloundra Music Festival permanently cancelled as Sunshine Coast Council halts funding
With this year’s edition of the Caloundra Music Festival having been cancelled in April, the event has now been permanently wrapped up following Sunshine Coast Council having...
Jun 25, 2024
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Sydney’s Enmore Road becomes first Special Entertainment Precinct in NSW
Enmore Road, in Sydney’s inner west has become the first permanent Special Entertainment Precinct in New South Wales following a successful two-year trial. Over the past two...
Jun 25, 2024
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EverNow Festival to coincide with WTTC Global Summit in Perth
Western Australia's multi-sensory festival, EverNow will run from 3rd-7th October 2024, with new locations and events added to the 2024 festival program. Importantly, EverNow...
Jun 25, 2024
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Insurance premium discussion on agenda for live music inquiry
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts has advised that it is this week holding hearings for its inquiry into the challenges and...
Jun 24, 2024
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AALARA advises of wage increases under Amusement and Travelling Shows Awards
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released advice to employers that wage rates and all work related allowances in the Amusement, Events...
Jun 23, 2024
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AYANA Bali opens ‘After Rock’ entertainment destination overlooking SAKA Museum
AYANA Bali, the island’s largest integrated resort, has opened ‘After Rock’, the 30th addition to its collection of dining and entertainment outlets. Encompassing six distinct...
Jun 23, 2024
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Playing Australia set to present arts performances to audiences in 81 locations
Creative Australia will invest over $1.7 million in 10 performing arts tours, set to reach over 81 unique locations and cities nationwide. The investments through the Playing...
Jun 21, 2024
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Splendour in the Grass co-founder Jessica Ducrou exits Secret Sounds
Jessica Ducrou, co-founder of the Splendour in the Grass music festival and co-Chief Executive of the Secret Sounds entertainment brand, has announced her departure from the...
Jun 20, 2024
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STWS invites entries for 2024 Australia and New Zealand Sports Technology Awards
STWS, organisers of the annual Australia and New Zealand Sports Technology Awards (ANZSTA) have opened entries for the program for 2024. The awards, which celebrate excellence...
Jun 20, 2024
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‘Now or Never’ immersive festival returns to significant Melbourne sites and venues
‘Now or Never’ - the City of Melbourne’s newest major festival will return this August following a phenomenal debut last year with thought-provoking performances to late-night...
Jun 20, 2024
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2024 Darwin Pride Festival looks to celebrate the ‘difference that connects us’
A colourful programme of music, theatre, dance, and cabaret will be delivered for the 2024 Darwin Pride Festival, celebrating the Top End’s LGBTQIA+ community this weekend with...
Jun 19, 2024
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City of Sydney champions diversity and inclusion training
Coinciding with Pride Month (June), the City of Sydney has spotlighted how a growing membership of local businesses and venues are embedding Pride into their core - championing...
Jun 18, 2024
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Eden Park named Venue of the Year and Event of the Year at international TheStadiumBusiness Awards
Auckland’s Eden Park has been named the winner of two categories at the 2024 TheStadiumBusiness Awards presented overnight in the United Kingdom, securing the Event of the Year...
Jun 18, 2024
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NSW budget backs arts, night-time economy and tourism
The NSW Government has made a significant commitment to tourism, nightlife and major events in its 2024/25 state budget with $1.66 billion set aside for the industry. In his...
Jun 18, 2024
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