News: Entertainment
HOYTS expands its D-BOX offering with over 500 new haptic cinema seats
HOYTS and D-BOX are elevating their partnership, delivering more immersive movie experiences to audiences across Australia and New Zealand. HOYTS is expanding its D-BOX offering...
Jul 6, 2025
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Western Australian-based design and construction team announced for Perth Entertainment Precinct
Following a competitive tender process, the preferred alliance team for the design and construction of the Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct is Seymour Whyte...
Jul 6, 2025
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Entertainment re-prioritised for Sydney beach destinations Manly and Cronulla
With the NSW Government looking to invigorate Sydney’s night-time economy, two premier city beach destinations suburbs - Manly and Cronulla – will be trialled as Special...
Jul 6, 2025
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Lions Series Fan Zone to be installed at Federation Square for festival of Rugby
40,000 British & Irish Lions rugby fans are expected to be in Melbourne for a week in July to experience world-class rugby, interactive live sites and free, family-friendly...
Jul 6, 2025
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UN International Organization for Migration collaborates with YG Entertainment to promote renewable energy
The United Nations' International Organization for Migration (IOM) is collaborating collaboration with YG Entertainment, one of the world's leading K-pop entertainment...
Jul 6, 2025
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Victorian Gig Fund to support 136 venues across the state
The Victorian Government has announced a $3 million boost for musicians, bands, venues and festivals designed to strengthen the industry and the jobs and communities it...
Jul 5, 2025
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South Australian game developers to showcase work at Gamescom 2025
South Australian video game developers are being supported by the state government to showcase their work at the world’s largest digital games conference - Gamescom 2025 – being...
Jul 5, 2025
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NSW Government launches Australia's largest cash Music Prize with EOIs open for judging panel
The NSW Government is launching the country's largest prize for music, to celebrate the state's exceptional contemporary musicians and give them a career-boosting cash...
Jul 4, 2025
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Connect by Live Nation latest study reveals mass mainstream influence of country music in Australia
Leading sponsorship, creative and experiential agency in music - Connect by Live Nation - has released its latest study ‘Step Into Country’ unveiling the mass mainstream...
Jul 3, 2025
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Western Australia’s Screen Industry secures funding boost of $5 million
The Western Australian Government has invested $5 million, delivered through Screenwest, to fast-track growth in key sectors of the local screen industry ahead of the opening of...
Jul 3, 2025
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Theatre Royal Sydney highlights sale of over a million tickets in four years
Theatre Royal Sydney has today advised that it has achieved the milestone of selling over one million tickets since reopening its doors in December 2021. Underscores the vital...
Jul 2, 2025
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Adelaide 36ers appoints global sports agency 54 as its commercial and marketing partner
The NBL's Adelaide 36ers have revealed a partnership with global sports agency 54 to deliver a commercial and marketing strategy to capitalise on basketball's worldwide boom....
Jun 30, 2025
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Refurbishment on Fremantle Town Hall balcony increases venue's capacity
The $600,000 refurbishment project to upgrade the Fremantle Town Hall balcony area and increase the venue's capacity is now complete. Builders from heritage restoration...
Jun 29, 2025
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Vivid Sydney calls for creatives from across globe to help shape 2026 program
The NSW Government, through Destination NSW, is seeking ideas from creators, producers, thought leaders and innovators from across the globe to help shape the 2026 program for...
Jun 28, 2025
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Arts Leader Julian Hobba announced as new Executive Director of Adelaide Festival
The Adelaide Festival Board has appointed arts leader Julian Hobba as its new Executive Director, effective September 2025. A proud South Australian, Hobba joins Adelaide...
Jun 26, 2025
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CircusWA and Fremantle Press secure new creative hub
Two Fremantle arts organisations - CircusWA and the Fremantle Press - have secured a new home, with support from the Western Australian Government. The Fremantle Press is a...
Jun 26, 2025
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Micro music festival to activate array of spaces throughout Lake Macquarie
The Lake Mac Micro Festival which will include a mix of established and emerging artists, will deliver 14 performances across seven venues - bringing people together,...
Jun 25, 2025
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Creative Australia awards $2 million to National Touring programs
Creative Australia is investing more than $2 million in supporting 31 projects to bring live performances to audiences across Australia, particularly in regional and remote...
Jun 25, 2025
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MusicNT to launch new Music Export Fund
Northern Territory musicians will have greater access to national and international stages following the Territory Government providing $100,000 to MusicNT to launch a new Music...
Jun 25, 2025
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Flux Halo next-generation indoor stadium set for Arabian Gulf location
The development of a next-generation indoor stadium that aspires to redefine live entertainment and sporting experiences in the Gulf Cooperation Council region has been...
Jun 25, 2025
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'Burning Man' Director announced as second keynote speaker at Australian Festival Industry Conference 2025
The Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) has added a second keynote and a further two high profile speakers to its line-up, completing its 2025 program. Christopher...
Jun 25, 2025
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Cvent launches new AI capabilities across its platform
Cvent has launched new AI powered capabilities into its platform to deliver more real time analytics, greater personalisation and additional content. Unveiled during last week's...
Jun 25, 2025
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Pollstar names Marvel Stadium among Global Top 10 venues
Melbourne's Marvel Stadium has been recognised as one of the Top 10 stadiums globally in the official 2025 Pollstar Mid-Year Top 50 Worldwide Stadium rankings. Measured between...
Jun 24, 2025
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Live Nation APAC acknowledges new members of its Legend Club
Live Nation Entertainment has acknowledged the long service of Alex Klos, President - Australasia and Jackie Antas, Vice President Communications - Asia Pacific into their Live...
Jun 21, 2025
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