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City of Launceston announces intent to transfer ownership of UTAS Stadium to Stadiums Tasmania
The intention to transfer ownership of UTAS Stadium to the new State Government management entity, Stadiums Tasmania has been advertised by City of Launceston. UTAS Stadium,...
Nov 19, 2023
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Kai Tak Sports Park advises of creation of 2,000 jobs
Management at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park have announced that they are planning to create around 2,000 jobs by the middle of 2025. Commencing in the coming six months, the...
Nov 19, 2023
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Funlab opens first Holey Moley outlets in the USA
Melbourne-based Funlab has opened Holey Moley 'leisure-tainment' destination in the USA - in Denver, Colorado - with other locations in San Francisco, California and Houston and...
Nov 18, 2023
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Woman hospitalised after fall at Robbie Williams concert at Sydney's Allianz Stadium
An elderly woman is reportedly fighting for life after a fall at Sydney's Allianz Stadium during a concert by English singing star Robbie Williams yesterday evening. The woman,...
Nov 17, 2023
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Gema Group to deliver food and beverage offerings at Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium
Venues NSW has announced that the Gema Group has been appointed as catering provider at Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium. The partnership will see popular producers,...
Nov 16, 2023
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Monopoly Dreams indoor theme park opens in Melbourne
The world’s second indoor Monopoly themed attraction, Monopoly Dreams, has opened in Melbourne. With its opening having been pushed back several times, the experience, based on...
Nov 16, 2023
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Theatre performers look for audience backing for pay rises
Following the collapse of negotiations between the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and the peak body representing commercial and independent promoters and...
Nov 15, 2023
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Jurassic World exhibition extended in Sydney due to overwhelming demand
The producers of award-winning Jurassic World: The Exhibition , currently on at the reimagined 3000 square metre SuperLuna Pavilion, Sydney Olympic Park, have today announced...
Nov 15, 2023
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Mulpha launches flagship Swing City golf entertainment venue
Swing City, a new generation, state-of-the-art golf and entertainment venue, has been opened in the Sydney suburb of Norwest - the first of a number of Swing City venues planned...
Nov 14, 2023
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Adelaide’s Harvest Rock festival demonstrates economic value of major events
The return of the Harvest Rock music festival to Adelaide saw hotel room bookings reach new highs – demonstrating the economic value of such major events Harvest Rock II saw...
Nov 14, 2023
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MKTG Sports + Entertainment partners with Halo Sport to launch MKTG New Zealand
MKTG Sports + Entertainment partners with Halo Sport to launch MKTG New Zealand MKTG Sports + Entertainment, part of dentsu Sports International, has announced the launch of...
Nov 14, 2023
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NSW Government announces new initiative to increase number of live performance venues
The NSW Government has announced a new initiative - ‘Venues Unlocked’ - which aims to increase the number of live performance venues across the State. The Program is delivered...
Nov 13, 2023
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Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta announces all-BIPOC-led program for 2024 season
Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta (NTofP) has announced a bold all-BIPOC-led program for its 2024 season making it the first non-Indigenous theatre company to do so....
Nov 13, 2023
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Pixar Putt mini golf attraction returns to Sydney’s Darling Harbour
Popular pop-up mini-golf attraction, Pixar Putt, is returning to Sydney’s Darling Harbour Pier Street Underpass from 15th December through to 4th February 2024. This open air,...
Nov 11, 2023
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2024 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival program commits to inclusivity, unity and remembrance
Following its 45th anniversary in 2023, the 2024 Sydney Mardi Gras program has been announced having a forward-focused theme: ‘Our Future’. The theme embodies a commitment to...
Nov 11, 2023
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NSW Government ends VenuesLive’s management of Sydney’s CommBank and Accor Stadiums
The NSW Government is to end the long term management of Sydney’s Accor and CommBank Stadiums by VenuesLive as of the beginning of next year, with the venues to be operated by...
Nov 9, 2023
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Legacy Entertainment spotlights its 2023 project openings and developments
California-based entertainment design firm, Legacy Entertainment, has spotlighted 2023 as a year notable both for its new project openings, as well as the diversity and scope of...
Nov 9, 2023
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Tixel and Bolster Group release second annual ticketing state of play report
Ethical ticket resale platform, Tixel, and entertainment and culture marketing agency Bolster Group have released the second edition of their annual research report ‘Big Ticket...
Nov 9, 2023
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ROLLER raises US$50 million in growth capital to power enhanced guest experience technology
Cloud-based attractions industry software solution ROLLER has announced their latest funding round of US$50 million led by global software investor, Insight Partners. This...
Nov 9, 2023
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Wellington maintains status as New Zealand’s most creative city
Wellington City Council has welcomed the city again being acknowledged as the most creative city in New Zealand by the Infometrics Creativity Index - maintaining an unbroken...
Nov 9, 2023
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Ticketek set to release resale tickets for Taylor Swift’s Eras tour
Following unprecedented demand for tickets to Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour earlier this year, fans now have another chance to get to see the singing superstar with Ticketek...
Nov 8, 2023
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International venue managers ASM Global acquired by Legends
Premium experiences company Legends has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire ASM Global, the global manager of sport and entertainment venues. A statement...
Nov 7, 2023
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Premium hospitality space in demand at Christchurch's Te Kaha stadium
With the four-storey West Stand at Christchurch's Te Kaha stadium on track for structural completion by the end of this year, Venues Ōtautahi Chief Executive, Caroline...
Nov 7, 2023
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EVANZ announces board election results
The Entertainment Venues Association New Zealand (EVANZ) has announced the results of its 2023 board election, with three new members joining as director. Caroline Harvie-Teare...
Nov 7, 2023
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