News: Entertainment
Plan looks to attract more events to Mackay’s BB Print Stadium
The Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC) events team has advised that it is developing a plan to help attract more events and enhance spectator experiences at the...
Sep 7, 2023
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New Chair and Board appointments announced for Adelaide Festival
Adelaide Festival and the South Australian Government have announced the appointment of cultural leader Tracey Whiting as Chair of the Adelaide Festival Corporation. Whiting...
Sep 7, 2023
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Apparent error sees Accor hotel group offer tickets for Taylor Swift’s 2024 Sydney concerts
Hotel group Accor will not be offering tickets for Taylor Swift’s 2024 Australian tour despite its rewards program advising that it would be making available previously...
Sep 7, 2023
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Sydney Showground to host succession of festivals and music events
Sydney Showground is set to host a succession of festivals and music events commencing with the recently announced Fridayz Live, returning to GIANT’S Stadium in November for a...
Sep 5, 2023
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Over 395 showbags on offer at Melbourne Royal Show 2023
The Melbourne Royal Show has revealed the much-anticipated showbag line-up for 2023, with over 395 showbags available at the Showbag Pavilion offering something for everyone...
Sep 5, 2023
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Live Nation Australia collaboration to deliver BBC Earth Experience for Melbourne
Live Nation Australia is collaborating with Visit Victoria, BBC Studios and Moon Eye Productions to deliver a spectacular and educational immersive BBC Earth Experience with...
Sep 5, 2023
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Perth's RAC Arena welcomes new community partners for years to 2025
Coinciding with International Day of Charity (Tuesday 5th September), Perth’s RAC Arena has announced their community partners for 2023 to 2025. Following an internal staff...
Sep 5, 2023
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BIGSOUND 2023 launches today in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley
BIGSOUND 2023 launched today in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, marking the start of a four-day music industry event that connects thought leaders, delegates and artists from...
Sep 5, 2023
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Her Majesty’s Theatre marks 110th Anniversary with special exhibition and guided tours
Her Majesty’s Theatre, managed by Adelaide Festival Centre turns 110 today and to help celebrate, the doors to the theatre are being opened to the public for a special...
Sep 5, 2023
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Griffith Art Gallery invites community to join in 40th anniversary celebrations
Griffith Regional Art Gallery is inviting the community to join in its 40th anniversary celebratory Gala Night to be held on Saturday 9th September 2023. Art Gallery...
Sep 4, 2023
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Future Market Insights report on rising popularity of Film Tourism
In its new report, ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm, Future Market Insights (FMI) offers insights about the increasing popularity of tours to film locations....
Sep 4, 2023
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VMA joins with EVANZ to host After 5! Networking in Christchurch
The Venue Management Association (VMA) is joining with Entertainment Venues Association New Zealand (EVANZ) to present its latest After 5! Networking in Christchurch later this...
Sep 4, 2023
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Trip.com Group signs as exclusive travel partner for 'Ultra Beach Bali' music festival
A strategic partnership has been signed through Endeavor China that sees leading travel service provider Trip.com Group become the exclusive travel partner for ULTRA Beach Bali...
Sep 3, 2023
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2023 Australian Festival Industry Conference hailed as another success
A record attendance of more than 150 people engaged with the annual Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) at Luna Park Sydney on 30th and 31st August. The third edition...
Sep 3, 2023
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GRID Series launches 10th artist development program for musicians in Geelong
City of Greater Geelong has advised that applications have opened to Geelong musicians looking for a mentoring opportunity to hone their creative and professional skills and...
Sep 3, 2023
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Port Phillip Council considers new 5,000-capacity live music venue for St Kilda
Melbourne’s City of Port Phillip council is considering a new 5,000 standing capacity live music venue to be sited next to the Palais Theatre as part of the St Kilda Triangle....
Sep 1, 2023
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VenuesWest sets attendance record with over six million patrons in 2022/23
VenuesWest has reported on having staged its most successful ever year, breaking records for attendances, events held and financial support of high performance sport. During the...
Aug 31, 2023
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VMA announces scholarship for 2023 Venue Management School
The Venue Management Association has announced the recipients of its scholarship program for the 2023 Venue Management School (VMS). In a statement, the Association advised...
Aug 31, 2023
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MotoGP names GoPro as official Action Camera Partner
GoPro, Inc. and MotoGP™ have entered into a new multi-year contract that sees GoPro returning as the official wearable action camera of MotoGP™ from 2023 and beyond. This...
Aug 31, 2023
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2023 Ekka attracts crowds of 400,000
The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) has advised that 400,000 people have enjoyed Ekka’s most successful show in years. Benefitting...
Aug 30, 2023
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ICC Sydney doubles its contribution to NSW economy in 2022/23 financial year
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has doubled its economic contribution to NSW in FY2023. The venue attracted over one million visitors that delivered $600...
Aug 30, 2023
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Pollstar report advises of records tumbling for Australian and New Zealand concerts
A report in USA-based trade publication Pollstar has advised of the strong performance of the concert and live music sector in Australia and New Zealand Building on 2022 PWC...
Aug 27, 2023
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Expressions of Interest now open for Newcastle creatives to present work at The Playhouse
The City of Newcastle has opened EOI for local creative and performing arts community to present new and reimagined works in Civic Theatre's intimate Playhouse Theatre in 2024....
Aug 27, 2023
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Sunshine Coast releases plan to continue developing major events
The Sunshine Coast will continue to deliver its major events strategy this year after the success of last year which saw more than 75 events supported by the Sunshine Coast...
Aug 27, 2023
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