News: Entertainment
Eventbrite launches new product for music venues, concerts and festivals
Global event management and ticketing service, Eventbrite, has launched a new tool to support independent music venues in differentiating their listings to reach more fans. The...
Jun 21, 2025
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MENALAC announces new leadership to drive their vision
The Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) has announced new leadership to drive their vision for a unified and advancing Leisure and...
Jun 21, 2025
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National Art School announces dynamic program of art and music during NAIDOC Week
The National Art School (NAS) has announced a dynamic program of public events for its major new exhibition, ‘The Neighbour at the Gate’, presented at NAS Galleries, opening...
Jun 19, 2025
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HoopsFest basketball celebration returns to Perth for second consecutive year
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, basketball celebration ‘HoopsFest’, will be returning to Perth from 15th to 18th January 2026 offering a fusion of sport,...
Jun 17, 2025
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Feedback collected on Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct planned for Burswood Park
Feedback has been collected from hundreds of residents, sports enthusiasts and other interested community members on the new Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct planned...
Jun 17, 2025
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Winarch Group launches new Creative Division and looks to recruit two key leadership roles
Winarch Group has today launched Winarch Experience, a new division focussed on creating original live content, cultural platforms, and community-driven experiences across...
Jun 17, 2025
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Security of Crowded Places in New Zealand Forum to be staged at Eden Park
Mindful of potential threats related to mass gatherings, the New Zealand Security Association (NZSA) is inviting security industry providers, stakeholders and the...
Jun 15, 2025
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Flying Fruit Fly Circus to lead art circus hub in Melbourne and looks to recruit for management and marketing
Flying Fruit Fly Circus, one of Australia’s most successful regional creative companies will lead a new, state-of-the-art circus hub in Melbourne – delivering a vibrant,...
Jun 15, 2025
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Activeon continues to leverage ROLLER platform to fuel growth
Attractions and entertainment management platform ROLLER, is continuing its partnership with Activeon -a leading global operator of trampoline parks and family entertainment...
Jun 15, 2025
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Vivid Sydney 2025 comes to spectacular close
After 23 nights of transforming Sydney into a canvas of light, sound, and imagination, Vivid Sydney 2025 has come to a spectacular close. From 23rd May to 14th June, this year's...
Jun 14, 2025
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$200 million funding announced to progress Canberra’s new Aquatic Centre and Convention & Entertainment Precinct
The ACT and Federal Governments have partnered in a funding commitment of $200 million to begin delivering Canberra’s new Aquatic Centre and Convention & Entertainment Precinct....
Jun 13, 2025
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Live Nation to invest in new Northbridge Music Hall
Live Nation is to invest in the future of live entertainment in Perth with the launch of Northbridge Music Hall, a purpose-built venue set to open in Summer 2026/27. With a...
Jun 12, 2025
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Music Australia calls on audiences to seek out and support local artists
Music Australia has released research which reveals that while audiences love Australian music and want to hear more, the majority are not actively seeking it out. Music...
Jun 12, 2025
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Circular Solutions partners with Green Sports Alliance to enhance trust in sport and entertainment industry sustainability
Recognising the need to drive a more sustainable future for sports and entertainment, the Green Sports Alliance Foundation (GSA) is collaborating with Circular Solutions (CS),...
Jun 12, 2025
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Music Australia reports Australia music industry generated revenues over $8 billion
Music Australia has today released the report - ‘The Bass Line: Charting the Economic Contribution of Australia's Music Industry’ - which finds the Australian music industry...
Jun 12, 2025
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Immersive Lightscape experience returns to Perth’s Kings Park with new trail and installations
Internationally acclaimed after-dark experience – Lightscape – is returning to Perth’s Kings Park for a third year with a brand-new trail design and more than 20 stunning...
Jun 11, 2025
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Australia's inaugural Fire Pit Cinema among offerings at The Rocks Christmas in July Festival
As part of the popular Christmas in July Festival in the Rocks, Sydney will welcome the first-ever Fire Pit Cinema in Australia, taking place for ten nights only from 11th to...
Jun 11, 2025
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre joins CAST to support and lead venue innovation in Asia
Following the recent news that Ovation/Ticketek had joined member organisation CAST (Centre for Arts, Sports and Technology) as its first buyer member, the Kuala Lumpur...
Jun 11, 2025
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Creative Parramatta Cultural Strategy endorsed by Council
Council has this week endorsed Creative Parramatta Cultural Strategy (2025-2034) aimed at fostering creativity, cultural expression and diverse experiences in the region....
Jun 11, 2025
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Reimagined bridges among Brisbane Festival 2025 program offerings
Brisbane Festival 2025, running from 5th-27th September promises to be the most expansive and city-shaping program to date, in a dynamic celebration of art, culture and...
Jun 10, 2025
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Australia’s creative excellence receives global recognition via Tony Awards
The Tony Awards for the Sydney Theatre Company’s production of The Picture of Dorian Gray have delivered global recognition of Australia’s creative talent and capabilities. Live...
Jun 9, 2025
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Sydney delivers a long weekend of spectacular entertainment and experiences
Sydney has seen the winter season begin in dazzling style, with the King’s Birthday long weekend delivering impressive night entertainment and experiences as part of Vivid...
Jun 8, 2025
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Thredbo celebrates spectacular opening weekend for 2025 winter snow season
The 2025 winter snow season has opened for Thredbo Resort in spectacular style, welcoming over 30cm of fresh snowfall across the weekend along with a full weekend of...
Jun 8, 2025
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Renowned Sydney music venue closes in wake of post-Covid trading environment
Sydney jazz establishment, Foundry616, has announced that it will close its doors “with great sadness and regret” having stood as one of the last remaining dedicated jazz venues...
Jun 6, 2025
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