News: Entertainment
Safer Venues WA launches new industry resource
A new website with an industry toolkit is aiming to make live music venues in Western Australia safer and more inclusive, particularly for women and the LGBTQI+ community....
Aug 8, 2023
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Design chosen for Logan City Council’s new Riverine Discovery Centre
The first stage of Logan City Council’s new Riverine Discovery Centre, to be built overlooking the Albert River, is a step closer with designs unveiled for the project. The...
Aug 8, 2023
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Adelaide Festival secures additional $2.3 million to attract major international acts to South Australia
The Adelaide Festival has secured an additional $2.3 million over the next three years from the South Australian Government to attract national and international audiences. The...
Aug 7, 2023
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Popular demand sees return of Her Majesty’s Theatre guided tours
Guided tours are back by popular demand for Her Majesty’s Theatre, managed by Adelaide Festival Centre with the public invited to take an exclusive behind the scenes look at Her...
Aug 6, 2023
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New digital game initiative added to Melbourne International Games Week
Delivered by VicScreen, a new digital games initiative – ‘Play Now Melbourne’ - will be part of an action-packed Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW) this October, with...
Aug 5, 2023
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Funlab set to open new location in Melbourne's Point Cook
Funlab's ongoing expansion will see the Australian operator open its latest venue - a combined Holey Moley mini-golf and Strike Bowling facility - in the Melbourne suburb of...
Aug 3, 2023
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Golf
Ticket prices to rise for 2023 Royal Adelaide Show
The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society (RA&HS) has advised that ticket prices for the 2023 Royal Adelaide Show are to rise sharply from last year. Returning to...
Aug 3, 2023
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Adelaide Festival 2023 generates significant impact on South Australia’s economy
Adelaide Festival 2023 has generated an estimated gross expenditure of $57.6 million for South Australia and secured additional funding of $2.3 million from the State...
Aug 2, 2023
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BESydney among recipients to share in City of Sydney multi-million-dollar support
The City of Sydney is giving more than $5 million in cash and in-kind support to benefit businesses and local economy with Council having approved $300,000 in funding for...
Aug 1, 2023
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Sydney Fringe Festival launches full 2023 program
Sydney Fringe Festival’s full 2023 program includes over 400 events and 12 festival hubs across the city from 1st to 30th September. Highlights include a special performance by...
Aug 1, 2023
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PMY Group secures investment from Bluestone Equity Partners
International venue, events and infrastructure technology solutions business the PMY Group has advised that its international expansion plans are to accelerate as a result of...
Aug 1, 2023
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Perth Festival develops major new homegrown event 'EverNow'
A major new homegrown event known as 'EverNow' has been developed by Perth Festival and will be held across a number of locations to celebrate Western Australia's Indigenous...
Aug 1, 2023
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Major events partnership secures Paul McCartney tour for Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium
A major events partnership between City of Newcastle, Venues NSW and Frontier Touring has secured Paul McCartney’s phenomenal Got Back Tour for Newcastle's McDonald Jones...
Jul 31, 2023
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NSW Government declares 'war on the lure of the couch' with its Culture Up Late initiative
The NSW Government is declaring “war on the lure of the couch” with its Western Sydney Culture Up Late initiative offering nighttime cultural events to help with the recovery of...
Jul 31, 2023
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INTIX introduces smartphone payments for events
Melbourne-based ticketing company INTIX has enhanced its platform to allow events to accept payments via smartphone. Explaining that the ability to allow ticket buyers to use a...
Jul 30, 2023
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Optus Stadium unveils new collection of sport and entertainment memorabilia
Optus Stadium has today unveiled a new collection of sport and entertainment memorabilia - capturing some of the key moments delivered by global sports and entertainment stars...
Jul 30, 2023
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Australian Outback Spectacular welcomes RB Sellars as new presenting partner
The Australian Outback Spectacular has announced rural outfitters RB Sellars as the new presenting partner for its live entertainment dining experience. As presenting partner of...
Jul 28, 2023
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Frontier Touring to present new country music festival at Sydney Showground
Frontier Touring is later this year presenting a new country music event - Ridin' Hearts Festival - at the Sydney Showground on Saturday 4th November. The new one day festival...
Jul 27, 2023
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Mushroom Group launches new MG Live touring division
Music and entertainment collective Mushroom Group has introduced a new live entertainment division, MG Live, to its business activities. The new company consolidates several of...
Jul 26, 2023
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Live Nation and The Push launch Music Industry Mentoring Program For Emerging Talent
Global entertainment leader Live Nation has today announced an extension of its partnership with Australian youth music organisation, The Push. This long-term deal aims to...
Jul 26, 2023
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Arts
Live Performance Australia’s Executive Council announces support for The Voice
The Executive Council of Live Performance Australia (LPA), the peak body for Australia’s live arts and entertainment industry, has today announced its support for the ‘Yes’ case...
Jul 26, 2023
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The Grass Is Greener festival organiser to be liquidated with $3 million debts
Creditors including multiple suppliers and contractors of a failed music festival will likely get nothing after the company behind The Grass is Greener was wound up with debts...
Jul 26, 2023
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The Array to deliver Northern Territory’s first digital games and esports development centre
The Array, a business consortium led by Larrikin Interactive and Paspaley will deliver the Northern Territory’s first digital games and esports development centre. The Array...
Jul 26, 2023
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Street League Skateboarding adds additional event at Ken Rosewall Arena
Ahead of its debut Australian visit, Street League Skateboarding (SLS) has announced an additional event coming to Ken Rosewall Arena this October. The venue will now host SLS...
Jul 26, 2023
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