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Design Partner consortium announced to lead Canberra Theatre redevelopment
The Design Partner consortium chosen to deliver new designs for the Canberra Theatre Centre redevelopment has been announced by the ACT Government to include Architectus, Danish...
May 12, 2023
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VMA reveals results of 2023 Board Election
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) has revealed the results of its 2023 Board Election with Anthony Duffy AVM to return as an Allied Director and Malu Barrios...
May 11, 2023
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Hasbro and SEVEN launch Transformers-themed indoor entertainment centres in Saudi Arabia
Toy giant Hasbro and Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) are partnering to launch the world’s first Transformers-themed indoor entertainment centres at three of SEVEN's...
May 11, 2023
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Former Venues NSW Chair Tony Shepherd named new head at Sydney’s Moore Park Entertainment Quarter
Tony Shepherd, who stepped down as Chair of Venues NSW in February, has this week taken on the role of Chairman of Carsingha Investments, the consortium that controls Sydney’s...
May 10, 2023
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Accor agrees strategic partnership with Opera Australia
Opera Australia has announced that Accor, the nation’s largest hotel operator, is taking up a Gold Partnership with the major performing arts company. The landmark sponsorship...
May 10, 2023
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Arts and tourism industry groups give varied response to 2023 Federal budget
The 2023/24 Federal budget delivered by Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has generated a mixed response from industry bodies with Live Performance Australia (LPA) welcoming new...
May 9, 2023
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Tourism coup for Western Australia with Coldplay to play one-off concert at Perth’s Optus Stadium
The Western Australian Government and promoter Live Nation have announced that one of the world’s biggest bands, Coldplay, will hold a special one-off concert at Perth’s Optus...
May 9, 2023
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ASM Global Australia appoints First Nations ambassador
Quandamooka traditional owner and prominent First Nations advocate, Cameron Costello has been appointed First Nations Ambassador for ASM Global Australia. Advising that Costello...
May 8, 2023
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Live Nation first quarter results show soaring fan demand for concerts
Global entertainment giant Live Nation has advised that with a record 19.5 million patrons flocking to its events and revenues up by more than 70% during the first quarter of...
May 8, 2023
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Amusement rides and entertainment among free offerings at St Marys Lights Up festival
Amusement rides, carnival style entertainment, and an array of hospitality options will be on offer at St Marys Lights Up Festival held 20th May. This free, family-friendly...
May 8, 2023
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Fun Spot and Clip ‘n Climb market Saudi Arabia brand expansion at SEA 2023
Clip ‘n Climb’s 2023 signing of the SEVEN partnership in Saudi Arabia, is being followed up by Fun Spot and Clip ‘n Climb attending the Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo...
May 7, 2023
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Darkwave Business Management launches to support Australian entertainment industry creatives
Australian arts, entertainment and media production specialist accounting firm Darkwave has announced the launch of a new business management division - Darkwave Business...
May 7, 2023
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Turf renovation among projects funded for Queensland Country Racing Clubs
Queensland country racing clubs are to benefit from a new $3 million funding program in support for assets and infrastructure. The new Country Club Asset Funding Program (CCAF)...
May 7, 2023
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Performance group among recipients of Western Australia’s new Arts funding program
Funding has been provided by the state government for 10 Western Australian arts projects through the Arts 15k-plus program for activities commencing after 1st May 2023....
May 7, 2023
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Adelaide Festival Centre and National Gallery Singapore partner in five year creative collaboration
Adelaide Festival Centre and National Gallery Singapore have entered into a five year agreement for creative collaboration and cultural exchange. National Gallery Singapore is a...
May 7, 2023
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Community wants to see Parramatta become a cultural and creative entertainment hub
Among the findings of a new report by Western Sydney University’s Centre for Western Sydney is that the community wants Parramatta to realise its potential as a cultural and...
May 4, 2023
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Northern Territory’s Freds Pass Rural Show to offer interactive experiences and exhibitions
The Northern Territory’s popular Freds Pass Rural Show will be held 27th to 28th May at a new location and with a vast range of interactive experiences, exhibitions and...
May 4, 2023
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Global Village in Dubai records its highest ever visitor number
Global Village in Dubai has announced that its Season 27 welcomed more than nine million guests over its 188-day run marking its highest ever visitor number. Global Village...
May 3, 2023
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Gold Coast secures hosting rights for Australia’s premier screen industry event
The hosting rights for Australia’s premier screen industry event SCREEN FOREVER have been secured by the Gold Coast until 2026. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk...
May 3, 2023
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NSW Government looks to raise cap on concert events at the SCG and Allianz Stadium
The NSW Government is looking to lift a longstanding restriction that prevents Sydney's Allianz Stadium and Sydney Cricket Ground from hosting more than four concerts per year....
May 2, 2023
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ICONSIAM participates in multimedia event promoting Thailand tourism experiences
Tourism Authority of Thailand has collaborated with ICONSIAM, the largest retail and lifestyle complex perched across Bangkok’s renowned Chao Phraya River, to promote tourism...
May 2, 2023
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Leaders of global night-time economy cities share insights at NEON Sydney
A full two program with 'night mayors' from London, New York, Paris, Montreal and Vienna during NEON Sydney 2023 has seen the sharing of key insights about night-time economy...
May 2, 2023
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CIRCUSWA among Western Australian Arts Organisations to share in $56 million
Western Australia’s Arts Organisations Investment Program will see 37 not-for-profit organisations across metropolitan Perth, South-West, Mid-West and Kimberley regions share in...
May 2, 2023
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Quayclean wins new customers and agrees contract renewals
Quayclean Australia has expanded its stadia customer base reaching agreements with McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle and signing long-term renewal contracts with Melbourne’s...
May 1, 2023
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