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Australian Festival Industry Conference to break for 2024 before returning in 2025
The organisers of the Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) have announced that the event will not be held this year, but will return in 2025. Advising that this year’s...
Jan 10, 2024
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Welcoming a million patrons in 2023 Eden Park breaks attendance records
2023 was yet another record-breaking year for Eden Park with over a million people attending international and domestic cricket, rugby, league and football games including a...
Jan 8, 2024
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Community feedback invited for proposed sports entertainment venue in Adelaide's north
City of Playford, located in Adelaide's northern suburbs, has advised that following a planning application submission by Pelligra Group, a public notification period is...
Jan 7, 2024
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Eight people left in critical condition following suspected drug overdose at Melbourne’s Hardmission Festival
Eight people are in a critical condition following a suspected ecstasy overdose at the Melbourne rave - Hardmission Festival - on Saturday night. Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance...
Jan 7, 2024
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Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya mega-project gets relaunch with emphasis on sport and tourism
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, has revealed...
Jan 7, 2024
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Adelaide Festival Centre to receive $35 million upgrade to improve access and safety systems
Adelaide Festival Centre is to receive an extensive $35 million upgrade, beginning in 2025, which is designed to improve the access to the centre as well as its fire and safety...
Jan 5, 2024
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MENALAC launches 2024 industry awards
The Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council (MENALAC) has opened entries for its 2024 industry awards program. Operators of theme parks, waterparks, FECs,...
Jan 5, 2024
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Concert ticket scams on the rise in Hong Kong
Over 1,200 cases of online scams involving concert tickets were recorded in Hong Kong in the first 10 months of 2023, resulting in a total loss of HK$11 million (US$1.4 million)...
Jan 4, 2024
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Gateway Ticketing Systems announces major Galaxy solution upgrade
Gateway Ticketing Systems, a leading provider of admission control systems, has released a new upgrade for its ticketing solution. Galaxy 7.8.15, now available to download and...
Jan 4, 2024
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Inspectors step in as scalpers mark up tickets for Taylor Swift Melbourne concerts by more than 400%
Taylor Swift fans are being warned about buying resale tickets for the singing star’s upcoming sold-out concerts at the MCG - with ticket scalpers and resellers reported to be...
Jan 4, 2024
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Storm Tussey-Haverly named as new IAAPA Executive Vice President and Chief Membership Officer
Following a global search, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has appointed Storm Tussey-Haverly in the newly created role of executive...
Jan 3, 2024
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Perth’s Fringe World organiser ends partnership with Woodside
Following a multi-year campaign by members of the Western Australian arts community to remove Woodside’s involvement in Perth's Fringe World Festival, the organisation that runs...
Jan 2, 2024
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Digital winter theme park opens in Vietnam resort complex Phu Quoc
Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. announced on 29th December that it has opened 'Ice Jungle', a digital theme park in a luxury residential resort complex on Phu Quoc...
Jan 2, 2024
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Australian cinemas sold almost $1 billion in tickets in 2023
Investment by screen operators in the ‘big screen experience’ and a string of movie blockbusters saw Australian cinemagoers purchase almost $1 billion in tickets in 2023. As...
Jan 2, 2024
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Woodford Folk Festival set to host more than 120,000 fans
Opening today (27th December) and running until Monday 1st January, the 36th Woodford Folk Festival is set to host 25,000 people daily and more than 120,000 visitors in total...
Dec 26, 2023
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New Western Australian laws ban 82 offenders from attending popular night precincts
New Western Australian laws have seen 82 violent and anti-social offenders banned from entering five Protected Entertainment Precincts (PEPs) in the year since the laws were...
Dec 23, 2023
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Dreamworld opens The Wiggles-themed Big Red Boat Coaster ride
Just in time for Christmas and the Gold Coast's peak holiday season, Dreamworld has launched its latest attraction, The Big Red Boat Coaster. Inspired by the beloved children's...
Dec 22, 2023
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Luna Park Sydney launches new immersive experience
The country's first permanent immersive experience location, the Immersive Big Top, with a world-first, Australian made immersive experience - Luna Park Dream Circus - has been...
Dec 22, 2023
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Deloitte report shows Australian domestic events help drive tourism industry recovery
The latest edition of Deloitte Access Economics’ Tourism Market Outlook shows Australian tourism is thriving - not just surviving - with events motivating domestic travel....
Dec 21, 2023
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Five architectural teams named as finalists to reimagine Parramatta's Riverside Theatres
City of Parramatta has shortlisted five internationally recognised architectural teams for the Design Excellence Competition for the $180 million plus redevelopment of Riverside...
Dec 21, 2023
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Shane Harmon farewells Wellington's Sky Stadium
After 10½ years as Chief Executive, Shane Harmon has this week farewelled Wellington's Sky Stadium. Exiting his role on Tuesday, Harmon took to social media to look back on his...
Dec 21, 2023
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West Gippsland Arts Centre experiences one of its most successful years
Baw Baw Shire Council has highlighted that for West Gippsland Arts Centre (WGAC), 2023 has been one of its biggest ever years since opening with the Centre boasting nearly 160...
Dec 21, 2023
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Immersive Gamebox attraction opens at Merlin Entertainments’ Darling Harbour site
Merlin Entertainments partnership with Immersive Gamebox has this week seen the opening of the Immersive Gamebox attraction located next to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Madame...
Dec 21, 2023
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Disney expands presence in China with world's first Zootopia-themed land opening in Shanghai
Disney's expanding presence in the Chinese market has been highlighted by its opening of the world's first Zootopia-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland. Based on the hugely...
Dec 20, 2023
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