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Kate Schaffner named as inaugural Director of Creative Workplaces
Creative Australia has announced the appointment of Kate Schaffner as Director of Creative Workplaces. Creative Workplaces is an initiative of the Australian Government’s...
Dec 8, 2023
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AHA names Adelaide Oval as Australia’s best events venue
Adelaide Oval has been named as the country’s Best Meeting and Events Venue at the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) National Awards for Excellence, which was also hosted at...
Dec 8, 2023
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Billboard names Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena among world's top 10 live music venues
The Qudos Bank Arena at Sydney Olympic Park has named one of the most popular and successful venues in the world by American music and entertainment magazine Billboard. In its...
Dec 7, 2023
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VMA Chief Executive looks back on 'remarkable 2023'
Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) Chief Executive Michael Brierley has looked back on a successful year for the...
Dec 7, 2023
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Theatre Network Australia announces new Chief Executives
The Board of Theatre Network Australia has announced its new Executive Leadership team, Co-Chief Executives Erica McCalman and Joshua Lowe. Interim Chair Sue Giles advised “as...
Dec 7, 2023
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ASM Global Asia Pacific makes key business development appointment
Aiming to expand its support in the Asia Pacific and Arabian Gulf region, ASM Global Asia Pacific has announced the appointment of highly respected business events professional...
Dec 6, 2023
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The P.A. People looks back on period of successful projects
Leading audio-visual equipment supplier The P.A. People has shared an update on its recent work, covering installations, major events, engineering and equipment at The Play...
Dec 6, 2023
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Big Screen Video gains carbon neutral certification
Marking a major milestone in its sustainability journey, Adelaide-based digital screen technology company Big Screen Video (BSV) has achieved carbon neutral certification of its...
Dec 6, 2023
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NSW Parliament passes live music vibrancy reforms
NSW Parliament has passed landmark legislation introducing a package of reforms to overhaul regulatory frameworks and remove red tape to help the state’s live music industry to...
Dec 5, 2023
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MKTG Sports + Entertainment report shows growth in gender equity perception
MKTG Sports + Entertainment Australia, part of dentsu Sports International has unveiled groundbreaking findings from its latest research report, FanSpeed, which delves into the...
Dec 5, 2023
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Alice Springs Kangaroo Sanctuary to feature in NT Government supported film production
The Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs will be the site for filming of ‘Kangaroo’ - a family comedy production for which the NT Government has invested $1.2 million towards....
Dec 5, 2023
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MEAA members to petition Australian theatregoers in bid for new performers collective agreement
Major theatrical productions to be targeted by members of the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) after the break down of talks over a new performers collective...
Dec 5, 2023
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New Ticketek partnership will allow Qantas frequent flyers to earn and use points when booking live events and experiences
A newly announced partnership between Ticketek and Qantas will allow members of the airline’s popular frequent flyer program able to earn and use Qantas Points when booking live...
Dec 5, 2023
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Vale: VMA Past President and founding member Gareth James
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to report the death of Gareth James at the age of 74. Described in an obituary in The Age as “the most distinguished and visionary...
Dec 4, 2023
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Merlin Entertainments spotlight new experiences for Sydney summer season
Merlin Entertainments has spotlighted its offerings for the Sydney summer season with new experiences including Immersive Gamebox virtual worlds and posing with Madame Tussauds’...
Dec 4, 2023
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Darling Harbour’s transformation to include park and recreation facility upgrades
The next phase of Sydney's Darling Harbour development along with a new 2050 vision is being drafted by the NSW Government to transform the site into a contemporary and thriving...
Dec 4, 2023
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Theme park innovator John Menzies named Gold Coast Business Excellence Hall of Famer
John Menzies, who co-founded Sea World and went on to create Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet‘n’Wild and Australian Outback Spectacular over a four-decade career, has been admitted...
Dec 3, 2023
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Elton John concerts and ocean baths rejuvenation among Newcastle’s annual highlights
The City of Newcastle has highlighted some of Council’s achievements from 2022/23 with Elton John's 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' concerts, the rejuvenation of the Newcastle...
Dec 3, 2023
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Brisbane to host first Bluey’s World attraction
A new immersive attraction based on the popular childrens’ television series Bluey is to open in Brisbane next year. Set to open in August 2024, Bluey’s World promises to...
Dec 3, 2023
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Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre and Toitoi - Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre welcome EVANZ Awards
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre and Toitoi - Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre welcome EVANZ Awards Toitoi - Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre and the Te Pae...
Dec 3, 2023
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ARIA and PPCA welcome first appointments to Sound NSW Advisory Board
Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) today welcome the first nine appointments to the Sound NSW Advisory...
Dec 1, 2023
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Coldplay adds more Australasian concerts as they smash ticket sales records
Having announced a series of Australasian dates immediately after their pair of concerts at Perth’s Optus stadium on the 18th and 19th November, demand for tickets for Coldplay...
Nov 30, 2023
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre flags employment opportunities
With the new theatre at Brisbane’s Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) on track to be completed by the middle of next year, the leading cultural institution has been...
Nov 30, 2023
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Malaysia’s ALIFE calls for end to politicisation of concerts
Malaysia’s Arts, Live Festival and Events Association (ALIFE) has called on the nation’s Government to stop the politicisation of concerts. ALIFE made the plea following the Loy...
Nov 29, 2023
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