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UFC extends deal for Abu Dhabi fight deal for five more years
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have announced an extension of their longstanding events deal...
Oct 19, 2023
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Kryal Castle to host impressive summer concert series
Ballarat venue Kryal Castle has partnered with Horizontal Events to deliver and host an impressive summer series of five outdoor concerts over a period of three weekends....
Oct 19, 2023
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ARIA and PPCA welcome NSW Government’s regulatory overhaul of live entertainment
Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) have welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of a package to “put...
Oct 19, 2023
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Populous announces private equity investment
International sport and entertainment architects Populous have announced that to broaden its reach and pursue growth opportunities globally it has sold a minority stake in the...
Oct 19, 2023
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Millie Millgate announced as inaugural Director of Music Australia
Creative Australia has announced the appointment of Millie Millgate to the role of Director of Music Australia. Adrian Collette, Chief Executive of Creative Australia advised...
Oct 19, 2023
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NSW Government vibrancy package aims to protect and empower live music industry
The NSW government is introducing a package of reforms to overhaul regulatory frameworks and remove red tape to help the state’s live music industry to thrive - encouraging...
Oct 18, 2023
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Adelaide Festival Centre and riverbank precincts to light up with OzAsia Festival 2023
Opening tonight, OzAsia Festival 2023 will deliver more than 190 indoor and outdoor events across 18 days - lighting up the Adelaide Festival Centre and riverbank precincts with...
Oct 18, 2023
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Community consultation opens for Canberra Theatre Centre project
Planning for the future expanded Canberra Theatre Centre is moving to the next stage with a community consultation expected to contribute to design development and help the...
Oct 16, 2023
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Two Western Australian bands announced as supporting acts for Coldplay Perth concerts
Coldplay has chosen two Western Australian bands to be their support acts for upcoming sell-out Perth concerts at Optus Stadium. Indie pop/rock band King Ibis and African-born...
Oct 15, 2023
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Whitehorse City Council opens new performing arts venue
The Round, a new performing arts venue in Melbourne’s east developed by Whitehorse City Council, has been opened. Opened on Friday evening, the new venue builds upon the legacy...
Oct 15, 2023
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Oracle Liquid to transform Darwin Waterfront with large-scale outdoor installation
Darwin Waterfront’s recreation lagoon will be transformed into a showcase of water, light and sound via a large-scale outdoor installation - ‘Liquid Light’ - from 25th November....
Oct 14, 2023
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Winx Stand Royal Randwick to host Sydney’s new food and beverage festival
Sydney's new premium drinks and food festival ‘Finer Drop’ will be held at The Winx Stand, Royal Randwick in November. The Finer Drop is produced by SpecTAPular Enterprises, the...
Oct 14, 2023
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New Hunter entertainment venue aims to be region's major events hub
The developers of Cedar Mill Lake Macquarie will be planning to attract major international acts to the $235 million events hub when it opens in late 2024. In an interview with...
Oct 12, 2023
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Dreamworld announces return of Happy Halloween events
Dreamworld has announced its family oriented Happy Halloween nights will return this month, with fright themed family entertainment and activities this year. Starting from...
Oct 12, 2023
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Moshtix moves to introduce new ticket resale platform
Ticketing platform Moshtix is to enter the ticketing resale space with the launch of Moshtix Resale. The first ticketing company in Australia to offer secure resale tools for...
Oct 11, 2023
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Sydney's IMAX reopens at Darling Harbour
Seven years after its closure the rebuilt IMAX at Sydney's Darling Harbour has reopened delivering one of the biggest cinema screens in the world. With a massive 692 metre²...
Oct 11, 2023
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NSW Government retains on-grass parking for Moore Park event accessibility
While the grass at Sydney’s Moore Park East has been used as a game day carpark for a century, in 2022, the former NSW Government amended the Centennial Park and Moore Park...
Oct 11, 2023
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Art Gallery of NSW hosts Sydney premiere of world-first therapeutic sound experience
The Art Gallery of NSW will be host to En Coda Symphony Orchestra for the Sydney premiere of this world-first therapeutic sound experience. This unique musical and meditative...
Oct 9, 2023
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Contemporary music fund supports 15 Western Australian artists performing at SXSW Sydney
The inaugural SXSW Sydney event – the first time the SXSW event has been held outside of Texas since its conception in 1987 - will take place from 15th to 22nd October 2023,...
Oct 9, 2023
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Expressions of Interest now open for Theatre Network Australia new leadership
Following the stepping down of its founding Executive Director and Chief Executive, Nicole Beyer, the Board of Theatre Network Australia (TNA) is looking for new leadership. TNA...
Oct 8, 2023
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Format and schedule revealed for 2024 edition of tennis' United Cup mixed-gender team competition
Sydney and Perth will co-host a new-look United Cup mixed-gender team competition, with the innovative event being held from 29th December to 7th January 2024. Perth’s RAC Arena...
Oct 7, 2023
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Exclusive Titanic artefacts exhibition secured for Melbourne Museum
The immersive ‘TITANIC: The Artefact Exhibition' showcasing more than 200 artefacts recovered from the famed Titanic has been secured for.Melbourne Museum. The exhibition will...
Oct 7, 2023
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Venues Ōtautahi provides development update on Christchurch’s new Te Kaha stadium
With Canterbury’s new Te Kaha showing visible progress in its construction, management agency Venues Ōtautahi has provided an update on how it is preparing to deliver an...
Oct 6, 2023
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Merlin Entertainments partners with Immersive Gamebox to bring interactive smart gaming rooms to Darling Harbour
Global attractions giant Merlin Entertainments is partnering with immersive Gamebox, a trailblazer in interactive group gaming, with the exciting collaboration aimed at creating...
Oct 5, 2023
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