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Mastercard and Live Nation partner to offer exclusive experiences for cardholders
Live Nation has announced a partnership with credit card company Mastercard that will see 100 million cardholders around the world offered exclusive live music benefits and...
Nov 7, 2023
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WOSUP Chair Andy Marinos says there is ‘no time to waste’ in war on single use plastic
Social impact enterprise, War on Single Use Plastic (WOSUP), has ramped up its fight to eliminate the knock-on of plastic pollution from large-scale sport and entertainment...
Nov 6, 2023
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NSW Government to conduct its first live music audit
For the first time, the NSW Government will conduct a survey of artists and professionals working in the music industry aiming to understand the challenges faced and what can be...
Nov 6, 2023
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Warrick Dent named new Chief Executive at Wellington’s Sky Stadium
The Wellington Regional Stadium Trust has announced the appointment of Warrick Dent as its new Chief Executive, taking over from Shane Harmon who will leave at the end of the...
Nov 6, 2023
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Winners and medallists of 2023 South Australian Tourism Awards revealed
The Tourism Industry Council South Australia has revealed the winners of the 2023 South Australian Tourism Awards - featuring 31 category winners and four inductees to the...
Nov 4, 2023
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Bank warns consumers over ticketing scams ahead of summer of events
The National Australia Bank has warned consumers to be aware of social media scams that offer tickets to high-profile sold-out concerts over the coming months. After more than...
Nov 2, 2023
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Luna Park Sydney announces world-first immersive attraction
Luna Park Sydney has today revealed its new $15 million Dream Circus attraction that will open on 22nd December. The world-first, immersive circus experience will be located in...
Nov 2, 2023
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New tool aims to halt music festival patrons disposing of camping gear
Aiming to reduce the trend of festival goers dispensing with camping gear used at outdoor events, a QUT researcher has led a project to deliver a camping planning tool - Camping...
Nov 2, 2023
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NIDA in the Territory program continues to upskill creatives with subsidised training
In its second year, the NIDA in the Territory program will deliver a series of training opportunities from both the screen and arts industries, to help build the talent pool of...
Nov 1, 2023
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Adelaide Festival launches 2024 program
Adelaide Festival has launched its 2024 festival program offering 64 events across theatre, music, opera, dance and visual arts. The South Australian Government has committed an...
Nov 1, 2023
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New Eat From Your Seat delivery launches at Gold Coast’s Cbus Super Stadium
Fans attending Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast have been the first to experience an in-seat delivery facility offered by start-up Eat From Your Seat in partnership with...
Oct 30, 2023
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Tokyo DisneySea counts down to opening of new Fantasy Springs area
Tokyo DisneySea has announced that its Fantasy Springs expansion will open on 6th June next year. Park operator Oriental Land Company advised that the eighth section of Tokyo...
Oct 30, 2023
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Wellington’s Hannah Playhouse achieves Category 1 status on New Zealand Heritage List
Coinciding with the building’s 50th year, Hannah Playhouse, a cultural landmark nestled at the intersection of Courtenay Place and Cambridge Terrace in the city of Wellington,...
Oct 26, 2023
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Roger Field exits role as President of Live Nation Asia Pacific
Roger Field, President of Live Nation’s Asia Pacific operations, has resigned. One of the region’s most influential concert promoters, Field’s resignation was communicated to...
Oct 25, 2023
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Plan to transform Sunshine Coast farm into music festival venue by 2025
Hospitality firm the Comiskey Group have unveiled plans to turn a farm site on the Sunshine Coast into a ‘world-class’ music festival and event venue by 2025. Comiskey Group...
Oct 24, 2023
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Sarcophagus of Ramses II to be star attraction in Australian Museum exhibition
The sarcophagus of Ramses II - one of the most impressive royal coffins from ancient Egypt ever to be discovered - will be included in the upcoming Australian Museum exhibition,...
Oct 24, 2023
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Opera Australia reveals new Artistic Director’s inaugural season
Opera Australia has revealed the inaugural season by incoming Artistic Director Jo Davies, marking an exciting new chapter for the country’s largest performing arts company....
Oct 24, 2023
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Parramatta could be an ‘events mecca’ if more NSW Government funding was invested in Sydney’s west
The City of Parramatta is calling on the NSW Government to increase its funding in Sydney’s west to enable the hosting of major events and festivals after a record-breaking...
Oct 23, 2023
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Record attendances at Adelaide Festival Centre for hit musical Mary Poppins has positive impact on South Australian economy
The hit musical Mary Poppins was one of the highest attended productions at Adelaide Festival Centre, with record breaking attendances since the pandemic of more than 110,000...
Oct 23, 2023
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URBNSURF and Boost Mobile partner to deliver multi-sport lifestyle event
URBNSURF Melbourne is partnering with Boost Mobile to deliver Boost Mobile Air Jam – an exciting multi-sport lifestyle event combining epic surf with skate and live music at...
Oct 23, 2023
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Focus on entertainment at 2024 Australian Open
Organisers of the Australian Open have announced plans to create a ‘party court’ at Melbourne Park through the construction of a new hospitality lounge ahead of the 2024 Grand...
Oct 21, 2023
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Amadeus data shows major concerts driving international tourism interest
International interest in upcoming concerts by Taylor Swift and Coldplay in Australia and the Asia Pacific is driving regional tourism. Taylor Swift's highly anticipated Asia...
Oct 21, 2023
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ANZSTA awards celebrate sports tech industry innovators
The recent Australia and New Zealand Sports Technology Awards (ANZSTA), presented by the Australian Sports Technologies Network and the Sports Tech World Series, have recognised...
Oct 20, 2023
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APRA AMCOS Annual Report reveals closure of 1,300 live music venues
More than 1,300 live music venues and stages across the nation have been lost permanently since the start of pandemic restrictions, constricting Australia’s live music scene for...
Oct 19, 2023
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