News: Entertainment
Brisbane's La Boite Theatre secures funding through national partnership
Australia’s oldest continuing theatre company, Queensland’s La Boite Theatre has secured funding through the National Performing Arts Framework (NPAF) through a joint agreement...
Jun 10, 2024
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Penrith City Council transforms St Marys into winter playground
Amusement rides and entertainment will be among the activities on offer when, returning for its third year, Penrith City Council’s St Marys Lights Up carnival-style event...
Jun 9, 2024
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New Marine Discovery Centre on Busselton foreshore set for July opening
A new family friendly marine discovery experience will open on the foreshore of the Western Australian town of Busselton in July. Busselton Jetty Inc’s Marine Discovery Centre...
Jun 9, 2024
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UAE to host 2025 edition of Games of the Future
Following a competitive bidding process, featuring expressions of interest from nine prospective bidders, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been declared as the official host...
Jun 8, 2024
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Larger than expected crowds prompt safety fears at Vivid Sydney
Organisers of Sydney’s Vivid festival are urging people to plan their attendance at the event following a larger-than-expected number of attendees at a drone show on Sydney...
Jun 8, 2024
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24th Adelaide Cabaret Festival commences this weekend
Following its red carpet opening and Variety Gala last night, the 24th Adelaide Cabaret Festival commences this weekend - lighting up Adelaide Festival Centre and the Riverbank...
Jun 7, 2024
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MENALAC announces new 2024/25 Board of Directors
Following its successful annual general meeting, the Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) announces the names of its new Board Members. As the...
Jun 6, 2024
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'State of the Scene' report delivers inaugural census of the live music industry in NSW
The newly established Sound NSW - a part of Create NSW - commissioned Ethos Urban to undertake a first-of-its-kind census of live music in NSW delivered via the report ‘State of...
Jun 6, 2024
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Live entertainment producers Strut & Fret announce new venue for Brisbane’s West End
Following the impressive success of their Sydney theatre, The Grand Electric, Brisbane-founded production house, Strut & Fret has announced a permanent new 400+ seat theatre in...
Jun 6, 2024
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Evelyn Richardson to step down as Live Performance Australia Chief Executive
Live Performance Australia’s Chief Executive, Evelyn Richardson, has announced she will leave her role at the end of this year. Announcing her departure today, Richardson...
Jun 6, 2024
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Albury Entertainment Centre Banquet Hall closed after ceiling collapse
Albury City Council is responding to a building failure incident yesterday that occurred at the Albury Entertainment Centre Banquet Hall. In a statement, the Council said that...
Jun 5, 2024
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New report offers best practice advice on public Wi-Fi for venues and network owners
A newly released report from the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to improving Wi-Fi standards and services, has delivered an overview of...
Jun 5, 2024
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Encore Event Technologies APAC delivers its largest back-to-back program of events
Encore Event Technologies has set a new benchmark with a personalised incentive for 700 Asian Paints India resellers across Australia and New Zealand - delivering their largest...
Jun 5, 2024
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Taylor Swift, P!nk and Australian Grand Prix drive national economic growth in last quarter
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed that key sport and entertainment events boosted national economic activity in the March quarter, after the latest gross domestic...
Jun 4, 2024
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Live music fans move from festivals towards stadium and arena acts
Australians are moving away from music festivals towards stadium and arena acts, with new figures by Flight Centre Travel Group’s Stage and Screen showing almost a third (31%)...
Jun 2, 2024
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Genesian Theatre Company continues to thrill ahead of move to new location
The Genesian Theatre Company is currently staging their production of ‘Let's Kill Agatha Christie’, directed by Gregory George and delivering a humourous take on the murder...
Jun 2, 2024
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Green Sports Alliance announces AY Young sustainability advocate as closing musical performer
The Green Sports Alliance has announced AY Young as their closing musical performer for the 2024 Green Sports Alliance Summit Awards Celebration being held on 12th June in Los...
Jun 2, 2024
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Trip.com Attractions and Tours Forum reveals growing demand for personalisation
A global leader in online travel services, Trip.com Group, convened industry leaders and experts at their Envision 2024 Global Conference Attractions & Tours Forum, held in...
Jun 1, 2024
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Araluen Arts Centre marks 40th anniversary
Central Australia’s premier arts venue, the Araluen Arts Centre - a creative arts hub established by community members in Alice Springs - is today celebrating its 40th...
May 31, 2024
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Fire performances and ice skating to support Canberra’s night-time economy
As part of an ACT Government winter celebration, ice skating and fire performances will be activating the Canberra City Centre. The winter celebration aims to showcase...
May 31, 2024
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IAAPA Expo Asia highlights resilience and growth of attractions sector
IAAPA Expo Asia has concluded at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, having returned to Thailand after 17 years. The event welcomed 4,623 verified...
May 30, 2024
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Harmony cultural event returns to Alice Springs in 2024
Big Day Out in Harmony (BDOIH) offers a vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusivity and is returning to the Red Centre on Saturday, 1st June 2024. Organised by...
May 30, 2024
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Ticketmaster impacted by massive alleged hacking breach
Ticketmaster, the world’s largest ticket seller, is reported to have been impacted by a massive data breach with a group of hackers saying they have stolen the personal details...
May 29, 2024
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End of lease sees closure of Sydney Holey Moley mini golf location
The Holey Moley mini golf bar at Newtown in Sydney’s inner west - one of the brand’s first venues - has permanently closed. In a statement, Holey Moley’s parent company Funlab...
May 29, 2024
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