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Perth Festival 2024 culminates in fitting musical finale
Perth Festival’s 2024 summer celebration of culture and connection has culminated in a closing weekend of music and community joy. The Festival opened with the triumphant world...
Mar 5, 2024
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Singapore Prime Minister defends Taylor Swift concert deal
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has defended the deal that saw the city become the only South-East Asian stop off for global singing star Taylor Swift during her...
Mar 4, 2024
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Live Performance Australia calls for tax incentives to boost Australian theatre investment
Live Performance Australia (LPA), the peak body for the live arts and entertainment industry, has called on the Federal Government to introduce tax incentives to offset costs...
Mar 4, 2024
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Input invited on shaping future of live music in Greater Geelong
The City of Greater Geelong and the Live Music Office are inviting avid music fans, musicians and those working in the industry to share their ideas and help shape the future of...
Mar 4, 2024
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Dunedin landmarks turn Pink for P!nk
Ahead of pop sensation P!NK’s concert on 5th March at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium, many of the city’s landmarks are being lit up in pink including Toitū Otago Settlers...
Mar 3, 2024
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Sydney Olympic Park Business Association Chief Executive highlights recent events
Sydney Olympic Park Business Association Chief Executive Allison Taylor has highlighted the recent events held at the Park and congratulated everyone associated with their...
Mar 3, 2024
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Queensland Government commits $10 million for proposed North Ipswich Stadium
The Queensland Government has committed $10 million to the proposed redevelopment of sporting facilities at North Ipswich. A proposal to redevelop North Ipswich Reserve includes...
Mar 3, 2024
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Hong Kong Entertainment Expo gets underway
The 20th edition of the Entertainment Expo Hong Kong, currently underway until 14th April, promises to be an arts and culture extravaganza showcasing the best of Hong Kong film,...
Mar 3, 2024
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46th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade attracts 250,000 spectators and over 12,000 participants
The 46th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade returned to Oxford St, Flinders St, and Anzac Pde las night attracting an estimated 250,000 spectators and more than...
Mar 3, 2024
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Immersive Fort Tokyo offers innovative theme park experience
Marketing and entertainment firm Katana, yesterday launched their ‘Immersive Fort Tokyo’ theme park which Katana claims to be the world’s first theme park focused on providing...
Mar 3, 2024
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The Warehouse Project to stage shows in Melbourne and Sydney
Following huge international success in Europe at venues in Rotterdam, Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium last year, The Warehouse Project is to make its Australian debut in...
Feb 29, 2024
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Momentus Technologies releases event software for smaller venues
Venue and event management software company Momentus Technologies has launched a new product tailored to meet the needs of small and midsized venues. Offering technology that...
Feb 29, 2024
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Secret Sounds Connect study unveils cultural zeitgeist of Gen Z in 2024
A new study exploring the mindset of Gen Z has revealed that the majority have discarded the ‘life blueprint’ of their predecessors, with a focus on living in the moment, being...
Feb 29, 2024
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2024 Adelaide Festival returns to pre-pandemic proportions
The 2024 Adelaide Festival is underway from 1st to 17th March during which 64 events, 16 world premieres, 12 Australian premieres and 23 exclusives will be on offer. With this...
Feb 29, 2024
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rEVENTS Academy spotlights new challenges threatening viability of regional events across Australia
With many Australian events especially music festivals having been cancelled in recent months, event management training platform, rEVENTS Academy, has spotlighted six key...
Feb 28, 2024
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MENALAC prepares for its 'Leisure Entertainment & Attractions CEO Conclave'
Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council (MENALAC) is gearing up for the 7th Edition of its Leisure Entertainment & Attractions (LEA) Conferences with a focus...
Feb 28, 2024
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Ballarat shifts its annual summer fireworks display to New Year's Eve in 2024
City of Ballarat has advised that following a Council meeting on Wednesday night, Ballarat City Councillors resolved to shift the annual summer fireworks display to 31st...
Feb 28, 2024
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INVNT expands its production operations of live experiences to the Sunshine Coast
INVNT, the producer and creator of global live experiences that excite and unite physical and virtual audiences, has expanded its operations to Noosa, Queensland, extending its...
Feb 27, 2024
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SHANX opens mini golf attraction at Melbourne Cable Park
SHANX Mini Golf has introduced it fourth Australian facility at the Melbourne Cable Park attraction. Already offering cable waterskiing, a high ropes course and the inflatables...
Feb 27, 2024
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Big Red Group’s new report identifies emerging and optimistic trends for Australia’s tourism and experience industry
Big Red Group, ANZ’s largest experience marketplace and parent company to Adrenaline, Experience Oz and RedBalloon, has released a new report - ‘Seasonal Experiences Index:...
Feb 27, 2024
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New hub and sustainability initiatives for Tasmania’s 2024 Clarence Jazz Festival
The annual Clarence Jazz Festival, presented by Clarence City Council is Tasmania’s longest running music festival and this year, the 28th Festival will be held at a new hub and...
Feb 26, 2024
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'Terrorist threat' causes temporary closure of Tokyo’s Hello Kitty theme park
Hello Kitty Land Tokyo, also known as Sanrio Puroland, was forced to temporarily close on Saturday 24th February after receiving what it labelled a ‘terrorist threat’. Since its...
Feb 26, 2024
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Encore Event Centre among Wyndham City facilities to receive lifesaving defibrillators
More than 20 Wyndham City Council facilities are having lifesaving defibrillators installed during February. They will be located at community centres, libraries, Encore Event...
Feb 26, 2024
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MCG links with 24/7 Software to improve venue security
Cloud-based venue operations and safety management platform 24/7 Software has partnered with the Melbourne Cricket Club to enhance safety, security and the overall guest...
Feb 25, 2024
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