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VMA launches Venue Safety and Security education program
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced the launch of an education program aimed at improving safety and security in venues safe. Described as “an important step in...
May 25, 2023
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The Calyx in the Royal Botanic Garden transforms during Vivid Sydney
Lightscape - the internationally acclaimed multi-sensory experience of light, colour and sound – is transforming the Calyx in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney into an after-dark...
May 25, 2023
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ICC Sydney launches Accessible and Inclusive Events Guide
To help event planners activate welcoming events that cater for everyone, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is providing guidance and resources through its...
May 24, 2023
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Victorian Budget 2023/24 invests $478 million in arts, activity programs, events, sport and tourism
In Victoria, the arts and sport industries deliver events attracting millions of visitors to the state, support hundreds of thousands of local jobs while making Victoria a...
May 23, 2023
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VMA announces 2023 venue industry award winners
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced the winners of its 2023 Venue Industry Awards, presented this evening at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as part of the...
May 22, 2023
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Universal Parks and Resorts undertakes global rebrand
In a move explained as "better reflecting" the changing nature of its offerings, Universal Parks and Resorts is being rebranded as Universal Destinations & Experiences. The move...
May 22, 2023
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Live Nation and South Korea’s Busan city to develop new 20,000-capacity arena
Live Nation has announced that it is to partner with Busan Metropolitan City authorities to develop a new entertainment complex that will be anchored by a 20,000-capacity arena....
May 21, 2023
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ASM Global’s Harvey Lister calls for Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre expansion
Harvey Lister, Chairman and Chief Executive of ASM Global Asia Pacific, has called for the upgrading and expansion of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC)...
May 21, 2023
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Ferris Wheel, ice-skating rink and theatre among offerings at this year’s Bondi Festival
Waverley Council has announced the return of the popular Bondi Festival from 30th June to 16th July 2023 offering its Vista Ferris Wheel, ice-skating rink, theatre, comedy,...
May 21, 2023
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SureVision partners with Basketball Australia for FIBA Women's Asia Cup
Basketball Australia has today announced that leading digital screen solution provider SureVision will light up Sydney Olympic Park’s Quaycentre as an official supplier for the...
May 17, 2023
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Sugarbag Festival to celebrate Northern Territory queer community
Sugarbag, a festival celebrating queer arts and culture in the Northern Territory, will return next month with a lively inclusive program of workshops, exhibitions, music,...
May 17, 2023
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Agricultural show society volunteers invited to attend AgShows NSW conference
All volunteers from agricultural shows as far afield as Wentworth in the west, Moree in the north and Bombala in the south of NSW are invited to attend a one-day conference,...
May 17, 2023
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VMA names Phil King as new President
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) Ltd has announced the election of Phil King AVM, Chief Commercial Officer at the South Australian Cricket Association, as its...
May 16, 2023
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Melbourne's new music festival to be held across an array of venues
A new music event - the inaugural Eighty-Six festival – is scheduled for Melbourne in October with the first international acts having been announced and with more local acts...
May 16, 2023
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Falls Festival producer Secret Sounds cancels 2023 event
Falls Festival producer Secret Sounds has cancelled this year's NYE event to “rest, recover and recalibrate”. The festival had back-to-back years off due to COVID lockdowns and...
May 16, 2023
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Eventfinda announces buy now, pay later link with Laybuy
Eventfinda, New Zealand’s largest independent ticketing provider, has announced that it is partnering with ‘buy now, pay later’ (BNPL) provider Laybuy in a move that will see...
May 15, 2023
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New Middle East sport and entertainment entity launched
Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management and Flash Entertainment have integrated their activities and operations to launch a company called ‘Ethara’ - a new events, entertainment, and...
May 15, 2023
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort spotlights offerings which led to record high local attendances despite COVID impacts
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) has reported its business results for the fiscal year 2022 revealing both record highs for local attendance and annual pass memberships which...
May 15, 2023
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BASSINTHEGRASS to offer enhanced wellbeing and accessibility measures
The Northern Territory’s biggest music festival, BASSINTHEGRASS, being held this coming weekend, will be delivering a range of wellbeing and accessibility initiatives. There...
May 15, 2023
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Coldplay reveals Asian tour dates and second Optus Stadium concert as Western Australian Government issues ticket scalping warning
As a result of extraordinary demand during today’s presale for Coldplay's concert at Optus Stadium on 18th November, the band will now add a second Perth concert as part of...
May 14, 2023
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New Geelong Arts Centre counts down to August opening
Following four years of design and construction, the opening of the $140 million Little Malop Street redevelopment is set to mark the completion of Geelong Arts Centre’s once in...
May 14, 2023
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EVANZ ready to host Mid Year Conference
Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) is ready to stage its 2023 Mid Year conference at Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts and Events Centre this week. Being held on...
May 14, 2023
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Travelzoo META opens for founding members to experience virtual travel
Travelzoo - a global Internet media company - has launched Travelzoo META, a members-only service offering ground breaking virtual travel experiences to the first one million...
May 13, 2023
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Carriageworks announces Fergus Linehan as its next Chief Executive
International arts administrator, Fergus Linehan has been named the next Chief Executive for Sydney’s contemporary multi-arts precinct, Carriageworks. Linehan is known...
May 12, 2023
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