News: Entertainment
Qudos Bank Arena continues partnership with Starlight Children’s Foundation
Qudos Bank Arena, managed by ASM Global and owned by TEG, has announced the continuation of its long-term partnership with the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Known for...
Dec 20, 2023
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Cricket Australia extends long-standing partnership with MKTG Sports + Entertainment
Cricket Australia has announced a two-year extension of its long-standing partnership with MKTG Sports + Entertainment. The extension marks a significant milestone in a...
Dec 20, 2023
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Adelaide Venue Management confirms Martin Radcliffe’s role as Chief Executive
The Adelaide Venue Management Corporation has announced Martin Radcliffe as its new Chief Executive, confirming the role he has been acting in since August. Radcliffe, the...
Dec 19, 2023
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Vibrant Streets program helps NSW Councils reinvigorate community with music, culture and hospitality experiences
The NSW Government’s $15 million Vibrant Streets program will present NSW Councils with opportunities to temporarily close local streets to vehicles and offer the community more...
Dec 19, 2023
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TEG names Phil King as Ticketek Australia’s Managing Director
Leading ticketing, live content and data analytics company TEG has today announced the appointment of Phil King as Managing Director - Ticketek Australia. King comes to TEG with...
Dec 19, 2023
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LPA 'sets the record straight' on new performers collective agreement
With negotiations on a new performers collective agreement (PCA) having stalled and theatrical productions set to be leafletted by trade union delegates in the new year, Live...
Dec 18, 2023
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Bells Family Carnival the subject of a feature-length documentary
The 100-year heritage of the Bells, a sixth-generation travelling show family, has been showcased in a feature-length documentary premiered at the Sydney film festival at the...
Dec 17, 2023
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Cedar Mill Group advises of promotion of three senior executives
Major event consultants and venue developer Cedar Mill Group has announced the promotion of three of its senior executives. Ewen Craig, Director of Commercial Operations, takes...
Dec 17, 2023
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New Year’s Eve celebrations tailored for communities across Northern Territory
New Year’s Eve events across the Northern Territory are being thoughtfully tailored to meet the individual needs of each community, and to highlight their unique cultures and...
Dec 15, 2023
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Cairns Convention Centre comes through Cyclone Jasper undamaged
The newly expanded Cairns Convention Centre has come through Cyclone Jasper undamaged as designed and constructed and has now reopened. Tropical Cyclone Jasper weakened after...
Dec 14, 2023
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Survey results show Christchurch community want a vibrant night-time economy
A survey conducted by Christchurch City Council of more than 3,000 respondents shows residents want the City’s night life and nighttime economy to thrive. Throughout September,...
Dec 14, 2023
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Reopening of Parramatta Town Hall completes transformation of Parramatta Square
Parramatta Town Hall, has reopened its doors to the public after a 14-month and more than $30 million restoration, marking the final piece of the puzzle in the transformation of...
Dec 14, 2023
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Post-pandemic recovery of live entertainment led by international acts
After two years of disruption and COVID-19-induced cancellations, Australia’s live arts and entertainment industry experienced a post-lockdown peak in attendance and revenue...
Dec 13, 2023
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Laservision transformation of Rockhamption Botanic Gardens continues to captivate
Transforming the Rockhamption Botanic Gardens and almost two weeks after its opening night, the light and sound immersive experience – RADIANCE by Laservision - continues to...
Dec 12, 2023
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Reshaping music industry among actions included in NSW Government’s new creative industries policy
The NSW Government has today released details of Creative Communities - the new arts, culture and creative industries policy. Creative Communities is a 10-year vision having the...
Dec 12, 2023
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ARIA launches Member Inclusion Programme for underrepresented groups
Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) today announced the launch of the ARIA Membership Inclusion Programme, providing up to five free 18-month ARIA memberships to...
Dec 12, 2023
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Semnox transforms time management at Seef’s Hawa family entertainment centre
Bahrain-based Seef Entertainment has moved to effectively address time management challenges with Semnox's revolutionary Radian Wristband at its newly launched Hawa facility....
Dec 11, 2023
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TEG names Cameron Hoy as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Global Ticketing
TEG has today announced that Ticketek Managing Director Cameron Hoy has been appointed TEG’s Chief Operating Officer & Head of Global Ticketing. In this role, Hoy will be...
Dec 11, 2023
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Wellington hosts global premiere of Marvel Universe exhibition
Wellington will tonight host the global premiere of Marvel: Earth’s Mightiest Exhibition being held at the City’s new convention and exhibition centre, Tākina. Nearly 85 years...
Dec 11, 2023
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Small live music venues at the core of city culture and connection
A new book exploring the vibrancy and precarity of small live music venues is lamenting the current reality that so few small live music venues survive. Written South Australia...
Dec 11, 2023
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Bankrupt former Ticket Rocket Director living in 'luxury’ in Sydney
Matt Davey, the former owner of Dunedin-based ticketing platform Fortress Information Systems, has been reported as “living in a luxury Sydney apartment” while his businesses...
Dec 11, 2023
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Sydney Royal Easter Show receives international recognition with array of IAFE awards
Sydney Royal Easter Show secured 22 awards at last month’s International Association Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) Awards held in Salt Lake City, Utah – delivering international...
Dec 10, 2023
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Introducing MENALAC
The Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council (MENALAC) - a non-for-profit trade council representing leisure and attractions companies in the Middle East and...
Dec 9, 2023
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JLL advises of role in Funlab’s North American expansion
USA-based commercial real estate and investment management brokerage JLL has shared its experience in providing design, architecture and multi-site project management services...
Dec 8, 2023
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