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International esports exhibition match in Darwin to blend culture and entertainment
With support from Northern Territory Major Events Company, Darwin will host some of the best Tekken players from the Philippines and Australia when they compete in an esports...
Feb 13, 2024
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Ticketek hack sees ‘thousands’ of Australian Taylor Swift fans with fears over stolen tickets
Days before Taylor Swift is due to perform in Melbourne and Sydney, Ticketek has advised that it will establish pop-up booths at the singing star’s Australian concert venues to...
Feb 13, 2024
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Counting down to Te Kaha Stadium opening Christchurch City Council threatens event funding
Approaching the two-year mark to Christchurch’s Te Kaha Stadium opening in April 2026, Venues Ōtautahi has advised that building work is on track with the stadium now visually...
Feb 13, 2024
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Ed Sheeran opens UOB Live Bangkok
Bangkok’s UOB Live entertainment venue has staged its opening event, an Ed Sheeran concert, in front of a 6,000-capacity crowd. Developed with the aim of becoming a world class...
Feb 13, 2024
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Warner Bros. Movie World reveals details of new Wizard of Oz-themed rides
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has revealed details of the two family-friendly rides and related thematic elements that will feature in the new Wizard of Oz precinct at Warner...
Feb 12, 2024
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Tasmania’s Festivale 2024 declared a 'sell-out success'
Festivale, Tasmania’s premium Summer Event which this year ran from 2nd to 4th February, celebrates the very best Tasmanian food and wine, beer, cider and spirits, arts and...
Feb 12, 2024
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Live Nation study reveals true impact of live music in building brand loyalty
Live Nation Entertainment has released its latest Fan Insights Study ‘Driving Loyalty’, which reveals the power of live music in driving brand loyalty among Australians....
Feb 12, 2024
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Community input invited on Burnside’s Regal Theatre accessibility
The Regal Theatre, owned and managed by Adelaide’s City of Burnside, is a heritage listed attraction in the community and home to a range of movies and also includes the popular...
Feb 10, 2024
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Australians head back to cinemas through summer
The summer season has seen close to 10 million Australian visit the movies over the six-week run from mid-December, with younger demographics in particular enjoying the...
Feb 9, 2024
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Singapore Sports Hub saw 30% growth in event days through 2023
The Singapore Sports Hub has entered 2024 looking forward to the presentation of a wide range of sporting and community events during the year. Having recently passed the first...
Feb 9, 2024
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P!NK’s sold-out concert in Newcastle to have transformative impact across the city
Newcastle is preparing for global pop sensation Pink’s sold-out concert at McDonald Jones Stadium on 13th February with Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes noting that large events such...
Feb 8, 2024
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Funding of $9.2 million announced for Screenwest
The Western Australian Government has announced funding of $9.2 million in Lotterywest grants for the state’s screen industry for 2023/24 - an additional $1.5 million compared...
Feb 8, 2024
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Stage 2 of Design Excellence Competition commences for reimagined Riverside Theatres
Parramatta’s reimagined Riverside Theatres has moved a step closer with the commencement of Stage 2 of the Design Excellence Competition for the city's $180 million plus theatre...
Feb 6, 2024
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Search begins for the face of the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show
Melbourne Royal has today launched a campaign to find the face of the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show, with applications now open to Victorian children aged between eight and 11...
Feb 5, 2024
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Boxing fans warned to avoid ticket scalpers and scammers for event at Perth’s RAC Arena
With Perth's RAC Arena set to host three World Title fights, including the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Lightweight World Title, on 12th May 2024, tickets for the...
Feb 5, 2024
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Creative Australia shares outcomes of its $17 million boost for Contemporary Music and First Nations
Creative Australia has shared the outcomes of its latest round of investment in arts projects, performing arts and contemporary music touring, and international engagement. The...
Feb 5, 2024
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2024 to present over 150 performers at an array of venues
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2024 will present an impressive line-up of over 150 performers across the Festival’s key events, showcasing an array of global stars,...
Feb 5, 2024
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Winarch Group appoints Belinda Judd as Chief Financial Officer
Winarch Group – the parent company of the Cedar Mill Group - has today announced the appointment of Belinda Judd as Chief Financial Officer. Judd joins the business with...
Feb 4, 2024
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Chinese group’s acquisition in Wanda could impact pending sale of HOYTS Cinemas
The acquisition by Beijing production house China Ruyi’s of 51% in the Dailian Wanda Group - who own Wanda Film, China’s largest cinema operator and HOYTS’ parent company - has...
Feb 4, 2024
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Moshtix looks to deliver improved customer choice through exclusive partnership with Zip
Looking to provide customers with greater choice and control over how they pay for live music and events, Moshtix has announced the launch of an exclusive partnership with...
Feb 4, 2024
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Nominations closing soon for MENALAC Awards 2024
The Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council (MENALAC) has highlighted that nominations for the MENALAC Awards 2024 will be closing on 8th February. MENALAC is...
Feb 4, 2024
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Regional movie theatre chain Majestic Cinemas enters voluntary administration
Majestic Cinemas, which operates nine movie theatres in regional NSW and Queensland, has entered voluntary administration blaming the pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis,...
Feb 2, 2024
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The P.A. People named Platinum Sponsor for Stage Queensland 2024 Technical Managers’ Conference
Stage Queensland’s 2024 Technical Managers’ Conference, being held at the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba from 5th to 7th February, has confirmed venue technical specialists The...
Feb 2, 2024
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VMA opens nominations for 2024 Venue Industry Awards
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) has announced the opening of nominations for its 2024 VMA Venue Industry Awards. The premier awards program for the venue...
Feb 1, 2024
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