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Hobart's Dark Mofo festival cancelled for 2024
Hobart's popular winter tourist festival, Dark Mofo, has been cancelled for 2024 with new artistic director Chris Twite making the announcement on Hobart's waterfront this...
Sep 21, 2023
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RAC Arena welcomes recognition as Australian Event Awards' Venue of the Year
The team at Perth’s RAC Arena have welcomed its recognition as Venue of the Year at last week’s 2023 Australian Event Awards and Symposium. Judged by a panel of industry...
Sep 21, 2023
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Chimelong Spaceship Theme Park secures unprecedented seven Guinness World Records
Ahead of its official opening, the all-new Chimelong Spaceship Theme Park in Zhuhai, China, has become the recipient of an unprecedented seven Guinness World Records. Designed...
Sep 21, 2023
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Optus Stadium secures WWE premium live wrestling event
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has officially announced Optus Stadium as the venue to host the Elimination Chamber premium live wrestling event on 24th February 2024 -...
Sep 21, 2023
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Mary Valley Rattler team marks 5th birthday with discounted offerings
The Mary Valley Rattler is offering an array of discounted offerings to mark its 5th Birthday with the “triple treat” birthday celebration including an impressive lineup of...
Sep 20, 2023
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Australian Girls Choir entertain Monarto Safari Park’s Chimpanzee troop
The Australian Girls Choir are currently on their national tour and for their first stop treated Monarto Safari Park’s Chimpanzee troop with a stellar performance. 58 girls from...
Sep 20, 2023
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Penrith’s Real Festival attracts record attendance
Real Festival organisers Penrith City Council, have announced that this year's event, held from 15th – 17th September, exceeded all expectations, delivering an array of...
Sep 19, 2023
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VMA counts down to Venue Management School and Leadership Institute
The Venue Management Association (Asia-Pacific) is highlighting that with its 2023 Venue Management School (VMS) and Leadership Institute (LI) programs approaching, potential...
Sep 18, 2023
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New Artistic Director appointed for State Opera South Australia
Australian-Chinese conductor Dane Lam has been appointed as the new Artistic Director of State Opera South Australia effective as of 15th September. Currently, the Music...
Sep 18, 2023
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NTMEC secures world-famous Harlem Globetrotters show for the Northern Territory
Northern Territory Major Events Company has secured the iconic basketball team, The Original Harlem Globetrotters, for a show in Darwin as part of an Australian and New Zealand...
Sep 17, 2023
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Live Nation study finds that fans are more loyal to brands that offer live music perks
A newly released Live Nation Fan Insights Study has captured how fans across the USA. feel about and engage with brand loyalty programs - revealing that fans are more loyal to...
Sep 17, 2023
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Expressions of Interest open for Moomba Carnival 2024 operations
The City of Melbourne has opened Expressions of Interest for carnival and catering operators wanting to be part of the 2024 Moomba Festival (part of the Moomba Waterfest)....
Sep 17, 2023
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Great Southern Nights live music event returns in 2024 with new format
Great Southern Nights is returning in March 2024, anticipated to revive NSW Live Music with 300 Gigs set to be delivered in venues across Western Sydney and Sydney's inner city...
Sep 17, 2023
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ASM Global announces plan to develop next generation of leaders
ASM Global has unveiled plans for a major global university student program designed to progress the industry’s next generation of leaders. Announcing the granting of a record...
Sep 14, 2023
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NT Performing Arts Awards to honour achievements across stage, classroom, and behind-the-scenes
Nominations are now open for the NT Performing Arts Awards, presented by the Northern Territory Government in recognition of Territorians’ outstanding achievements on the stage,...
Sep 14, 2023
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Oak View Group and Ethara launch Middle Eastern venue joint venture
USA-based venue development, advisory and investment company the Oak View Group has announced an expansion into the Middle East through a joint venture with Ethara, the region’s...
Sep 13, 2023
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The Big Banana Fun Park to introduce Bumper Car attraction
Coffs Harbour landmark The Big Banana Fun Park has announced that its latest addition, an interactive Bumper Car attraction, will open before the end of the year. Featuring an...
Sep 12, 2023
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Tasmanian Government enhances its support for screen and game producers
The Tasmanian Government continues to invest in screen and game producers and developers to continue creating world-class content. Expanded support is now available for projects...
Sep 12, 2023
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Dunedin City to give further consideration on draft Live Music Action Plan 2023
Looking to support a thriving, vibrant music scene in Dunedin, City Councillors have worked with Save Dunedin Live Music and wider music communities to draft the Ōtepoti Live...
Sep 11, 2023
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FIBA Intercontinental Cup Singapore 2023 offers inclusive fanzone
Aiming to entertain and engage fans of all ages, the organisers of FIBA Intercontinental Cup Singapore 2023 have devised a wide range of impressive activities at the Fanzone of...
Sep 11, 2023
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Leading organisations call on NSW Government to save screen industry funding
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance and Screen Producers Australia are among the leading organisations calling on the NSW Government to retain rather than cut the screen...
Sep 11, 2023
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Parramatta rooftops, laneways and streets activated for city’s 12th Lanes festival
Parramatta will see rooftops, laneways and streets activated during the City’s flagship event - Parramatta Lanes - which is returning this October with 15 locations hosting more...
Sep 11, 2023
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South Australia marks 11 consecutive months of record-high tourism spend
Recently released data from Tourism Research Australia shows visitors to South Australia spent $765 million in June 2023 – marking South Australia’s eleventh consecutive month...
Sep 10, 2023
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Desert Song Festival returns to Alice Springs
The Desert Song Festival has returned to Alice Springs with a multicultural 10 day musical celebration that showcases Central Australia’s arts, and acknowledges it cultural...
Sep 8, 2023
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