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Inner West Council looks to invigorate local arts and live music scene
Inner West Council will launch 14 initiatives as part of the Arts and Music Recovery Plan to invigorate the local arts and live music scene and in response to appeals and...
Jun 8, 2023
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Maxwood Technology meets heritage needs with seat installation at Sydney Opera House’s Studio Theatre
Seating specialists Maxwood Technology Australia has shared details of its recent installation of 130 customised seats at the Studio Theatre at the Sydney Opera House. The most...
Jun 7, 2023
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Winter attractions set to open in Melbourne and Canberra
Pop-up winter attractions featuring ice skating, family fun and seasonal experiences are set to open in Canberra and Melbourne. On the banks of the Yarra, Melbourne’s Rising...
Jun 6, 2023
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Dentsu Sports International appoints Echo Li to new position of Chief Commercial Officer
Dentsu Sports International has appointed Echo Li in the newly created position of Chief Commercial Officer. Based in Singapore, Li will sit on the global executive team with a...
Jun 6, 2023
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Upper Hutt City Council offers funding for local event organisers
Upper Hutt City Council is currently accepting funding applications from local event organisers, with funding aimed at supporting efforts to support a range of diverse events...
Jun 6, 2023
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Collapsed Dunedin ticket company owed millions to creditors
A recent liquidation report into New Zealand’s Fortress Information Systems - known by its trading Ticket Rocket and previously known as TicketDirect - has revealed that, as...
Jun 5, 2023
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Townsville Mayor laments lack of live music acts at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Fears that Queensland Country Bank Stadium would fail to attract major live music events appear to have been realised with Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill describing a lack of live...
Jun 3, 2023
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Principal IAAPA executives to address IAAPA Expo Asia 2023
Staging its IAAPA Expo Asia 2023 at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands from 13th to 16th June, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has released...
Jun 3, 2023
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Un[contained] Arts Festival 2023 returns to Kogarah this winter
Georges River Council has announced the return of Un[contained] Arts Festival to Kogarah this winter, from 23rd to 25th June. Attracting over 26,000 people in 2021 and nominated...
Jun 3, 2023
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Populous share memorable moments to mark Suncorp Stadium’s 20 years
With yesterday having marked the 20th anniversary of when Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium held its first event in the newly re-developed venue, global architecture and design firm,...
Jun 1, 2023
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Adelaide’s Thebarton Theatre set for transformation
Plans for an $8 million upgrade of popular Adelaide live music venue the Thebarton Theatre have submitted to Planning SA are approved. The plans, lodged by Masterplan, JPE...
Jun 1, 2023
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New major festival to bring live music back to Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building
Melbourne’s new major festival 'Now or Never' will deliver the first large-scale live music performance in the historic Royal Exhibition Building in more than two decades. The...
Jun 1, 2023
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Ice Skating at The Rink among Melbourne RISING festival inclusive offerings
Ice skating, art installations and outdoor dining are among the highlights of this year’s RISING festival with events being held in Melbourne landmarks including St Paul’s...
Jun 1, 2023
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Economic uncertainty impacts ability of families and younger audiences to spend on arts and culture
A report recently released by the Australia Council for the Arts shows economic uncertainty is taking root in the post-pandemic context, with the heightened cost-of-living...
May 31, 2023
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TDC deploy Barco laser projectors to capture essence of nature for Vivid Sydney 2023
In a world first, an astonishing array of over 150 Barco laser projectors have been deployed by the Technical Direction Company (TDC) to capture the ‘Beauty of our Natural...
May 31, 2023
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Australian independent ticketing company Oztix acquires rival Local Tickets
Major independent Australian ticketing company, Oztix, has today announced the acquisition of rival local/regional events ticketer Local Tickets. Oztix celebrates 20 years in...
May 30, 2023
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DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2023 attracts over 100,000 attendances
‘Our World’ at Adelaide Festival Centre’s DreamBIG Children’s Festival has seen over 100,000 attending across 10 days of exciting events for babies through to teenagers. The...
May 30, 2023
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Baw Baw Shire community encouraged to support campaign for a Culture and Connection Precinct
Baw Baw Shire Council is encouraging the community to get behind the campaign for a Culture and Connection Precinct and has released a virtual tour of the Precinct’s Stage One...
May 30, 2023
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Sydney Opera House launches tour of never-before-seen areas
In celebration of its 50th anniversary year, the Sydney Opera House has announced a new tour of its back-of-house area, Hidden House, for a limited-run from June to October....
May 29, 2023
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TTF’s Outlook Conference set to explore engagement and experiences
Approaching its annual Outlook Conference this week, Tourism and Transport Forum Australia (TTF) is looking to shake up the national tourism debate with a focus on a range of...
May 29, 2023
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Parramatta secures Purple Flag accreditation in recognition of its night-time offerings
The City of Parramatta has secured Western Sydney’s first Purple Flag award in recognition of a high standard of excellence in managing its night-time offerings of lively...
May 28, 2023
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Genesian Theatre delivers a not so elementary production of Sherlock
Celebrating their 79th year in 2023, community theatre group, The Genesian Theatre Company, delivers an impressive comedic adaption of ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’– based on...
May 28, 2023
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Spectacular opening night for Vivid Sydney 2023
Fireworks, laser beams, drones, illuminated landmarks and Welcome to Country marked the start of the Vivid Sydney light-based art and cultural festival celebrating its 13th year...
May 26, 2023
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TEG expands sport portfolio with acquisitions of Left Field Live and Rugby Live
Leading live entertainment, sport, ticketing and data business TEG has announced the acquisition of two international sports businesses, Left Field Live and Rugby Live. The...
May 25, 2023
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