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Hobart to play host to another major winter festival
Following on from its impressive Dark Mofo festival, Hobart will now play host to the Festival of Voices through a $51,000 Events Partnership grant. Where once Hobart went into...
Jun 28, 2023
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FIFA and Destination NSW to host FIFA Fan Festival in Sydney’s Tumbalong Park
FIFA and Destination NSW have today announced they will be hosting the FIFA Fan Festival™ in Sydney’s Tumbalong Park to celebrate FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™. Football fans,...
Jun 28, 2023
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WOMADelaide 2023 attracted record breaking attendances of 110,000
WOMADelaide returned in 2023 with over 700 artists and record-breaking attendances over the March festival weekend held in Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla. Audiences and artists from...
Jun 27, 2023
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Victorian Government announces crack down on ticket scalpers
In the wake of reports that tickets for Taylor Swift's 2024 concert dates in Australia are being resold for massive markups, the Victorian Government announced that it will...
Jun 27, 2023
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Opera Australia takes its production of The Barber of Seville into regional Australia
Following its opening on 14th July at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta, Opera Australia will take its production of Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville to 15 metropolitan...
Jun 27, 2023
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Calls for enforcement of anti-scalping laws in wake of soaring resale prices for Taylor Swift concerts
Consumer advocates are calling for unified national laws against scalping and for NSW and Victoria to enforce their current legislation following indications that tickets for...
Jun 27, 2023
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City of Port Phillip launches Victoria's first Live Music Precinct
City of Port Phillip has launched the St Kilda Live Music Precinct - Victoria's first LMP - with Port Phillip Mayor Heather Cunsolo advising the initiative is about creating...
Jun 26, 2023
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Wellington City Council funds revitalisation of Newtown's Community and Cultural Centre
Wellington City Council has funded the recent major upgrades to Newtown's Community and Cultural Centre facilities making it more accessible and comfortable for all to use. The...
Jun 26, 2023
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Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2023 ends on high note
Featuring 34 sold out performances and attracting more than 50,000 attendances, Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2023 has celebrated one of its most successful years yet. The Festival...
Jun 25, 2023
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Merlin Entertainments looks to Asian expansion
Merlin Entertainments, the world’s second largest operator of themed attractions after Disney, is on a “mandate to grow”, according to recently appointed Chief Executive Scott...
Jun 25, 2023
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Kogarah Arts Festival attracts record crowds
Georges River Councils’ third Un[contained] Arts Festival in Kogarah, held over 23rd-25th June, attracted record crowds of over 40,000. Festivalgoers interacted with immersive...
Jun 25, 2023
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Dreamworld’s Giant Drop reopens as Big Red Planes ride takes off
The Giant Drop, one of the signature rides at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld, has reopened after a 14-month refurbishment program. One of Dreamworld’s best-known high thrill...
Jun 24, 2023
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Taylor Swift tour to boost the economy and physical activity?
This week's announcement that US singing superstar Taylor Swift will play five concert dates in Melbourne and Sydney in February next year has gone beyond prompting fans wanting...
Jun 23, 2023
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VMA opens enrolments for 2023 Venue Management School
The Venue Management Association (Asia Pacific) has opened enrolments for its 2022 Venue Management School and VMA Leadership Institute. The only industry run school of its kind...
Jun 22, 2023
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Cedar Mill Group looks to develop concert and tourism destination in Victoria’s Yarra Valley
Cedar Mill Group has acquired a 40-hectare area of land in Victoria’s Yarra Valley as part of a $200 million project to transform the site into an outdoor amphitheatre and...
Jun 22, 2023
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Funlab takes Holey Moley 'leisure-tainment' brand to the USA
Funlab, the Melbourne-based operator of 'leisure-tainment' locations venues Holey Moley, Hijinx Hotel and Strike Bowling has announced its debut in the USA, with three of its...
Jun 22, 2023
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TodayTix launches in Adelaide increasing access for theatregoers
TodayTix has launched in Adelaide, increasing accessibility to theatre and the arts. Adelaide is the fifth Australian city to join the TodayTix global network of theatre...
Jun 22, 2023
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Emirates and Sydney Symphony Orchestra extend two decade partnership
While Emirates is well known for sponsoring the best in sports, they are also committed to growing global music, arts and culture. Emirates highlights this commitment in...
Jun 22, 2023
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Fitness, sport and theatre programs among offerings for Northern Territory youth during school holidays
Sport and fitness programs, festivals, splash parties and disco nights are among the offerings for Northern Territory youth these school holidays with events commencing Friday...
Jun 21, 2023
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Potential expansion of Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre stalled by review
A potential expansion plans of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) looks to have been slowed following a recent review that concluded its current size was...
Jun 21, 2023
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Screen and games industries supported in Northern Territory
The video games industry and screen sector is being supported by Northern Territory Government through their backing of local developers, studios and organisations. $145,000 in...
Jun 21, 2023
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DOF Robotics secures Brass Ring award at IAAPA Expo Asia 2023
DOF Robotics, a producer of dynamic simulation platforms, has been awarded an IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Best Exhibit at IAAPA Expo Asia 2023. The firm scooped second place in...
Jun 21, 2023
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Perth-based virtual reality gaming startup Ready Team One VR looks to expansion
Virtual reality gaming startup Ready Team One is looking to secure funding for its expansion through an ongoing crowdfunding campaign. The startup, which currently operates a...
Jun 21, 2023
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Vivid Sydney attracts record crowd of more than 3.28 million
Vivid Sydney has recorded its largest ever attendance numbers with crowds of more than 3.28 million enjoying light, music, ideas and food programs over 23 nights. Highlighting...
Jun 20, 2023
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