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New LetsPlay.Live platform delivers most comprehensive and innovative esports ecosystem
Leading Oceanic esports provider LetsPlay.Live in partnership with Dynasty Gaming and Media has launched a new platform to become the region’s largest gaming destination. The...
May 1, 2023
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Macquarie Conservatorium to occupy Dubbo’s old Carpet Court Building with peppercorn lease
With the Macquarie Conservatorium’s current lease arrangement within a Department of Education building not having been renewed, Dubbo Regional Council has negotiated the terms...
Apr 30, 2023
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Grenville Hub marks 40th year of delivering senior wellness and entertainment programs
City of Playford’s Grenville Hub, located in Adelaide's northern suburbs, is today celebrating 40 years of delivering popular programs and events promoting health, wellbeing and...
Apr 30, 2023
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces $300 million funding for new Tasmanian stadia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially announced that the Federal Government will contribute $240 million towards a new sport stadium in Hobart along with $65 million to...
Apr 28, 2023
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Major upgrades commence at Arts Centre Melbourne
The first upgrade to Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre since it was built almost 40 years ago has commenced with the selection of head contactor Lendlease as the provider of...
Apr 28, 2023
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Concepts revealed for redevelopment of Auckland’s Eden Park into roofed sport and entertainment arena
The Eden Park Trust has today revealed plans for a multimillion-dollar redevelopment of Auckland’s Eden Park that, with a retractable roof, three new grandstands and a...
Apr 28, 2023
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Initial speaker line up announced for Australian Festival Industry Conference 2023
The organisers of the Australian Festival Industry Conference have announced the speakers who will address the 2023 event. With its third edition being held on Wednesday 30th...
Apr 27, 2023
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Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre ready for new business
Auckland waterfront venue the Viaduct Events Centre is again open for events following the relocation of Emirates Team New Zealand to its new base within Wynyard Quarter....
Apr 27, 2023
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Family wellness experiences among offerings at Thailand’s Santiburi Koh Samui resort
Thailand’s Santiburi Koh Samui, S Hotels & Resorts’ natural five-star retreat includes among its many offerings the Lèn Be Well holistic wellness and lifestyle concept for...
Apr 26, 2023
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Melissa Truscott appointed as Chief Operating Officer for newly formed Winarch Group
Cedar Mill Group – an Australian events and tourism precinct operator – along with strategic property development firm Winarch Capital have established a new parent company,...
Apr 25, 2023
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Screen Queensland and Film Fantastic announce internship recipient
To support the delivery of two of Queensland’s major film festivals, Screen Queensland and Film Fantastic, in partnership with Queensland University of Technology has announced...
Apr 25, 2023
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Harry Potter theme park unveiled in Tokyo ahead of opening in June
Warner Bros. Studios Japan has unveiled its Harry Potter theme park in Tokyo at a media preview ahead of its scheduled opening on 16th June 2023. The park is themed on the...
Apr 25, 2023
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Hong Kong Heritage Museum and Film Arts Association participate in Pop Culture Festival
The first-ever ‘Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival’ commences in April, with over 20 exciting events scheduled throughout the year with participating venues including Hong Kong...
Apr 25, 2023
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New Chief Executive announced for Critical Stages Touring
Sydney-based Critical Stages Touring has a goal to make outstanding live theatre accessible to audiences throughout Australia and has named Robbi James as their new Chief...
Apr 24, 2023
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Victorian Government spotlights the value of its major events
The Victorian Government is spotlighting the value to Victorians of investing in creative festivals and major events and highlights major events are helping to drive the state’s...
Apr 24, 2023
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PAC Australia reveals new Australian National Touring Charter
PAC Australia has announced the release of the Australian National Touring Charter, a new standards-driven document designed to support the touring and mobility of performing...
Apr 23, 2023
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VMA announces 2023 Venue Industry Awards Finalists
In advance of presentations to winners at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress, the Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced the finalists for its 2023...
Apr 23, 2023
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Dianne Rigg appointed as new General Manager of Brisbane’s Ekka
The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland has announced the appointment of Dianne Rigg as its new General Manager of the Royal Queensland Show...
Apr 23, 2023
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Adelaide Festival Centre 50th Anniversary concert to showcase all five festivals
Adelaide Festival Centre is commemorating its 50th Anniversary with a Celebration Concert taking place on the Centre’s actual birthday, Friday 2nd June at Festival Theatre. The...
Apr 23, 2023
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Thailand Amusement and Attraction Parks Expo set for October return
The organisers of the Thailand (Bangkok) Amusement and Attraction Parks Expo (TAAPE) have advised that the event will be returning this year at Bangkok’s Impact Exhibition and...
Apr 23, 2023
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Parrtjima light festival wraps up its eighth successful year in Alice Springs
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light attracted 20,200 people before wrapping up its eighth successful year in the Red Centre, illuminating the ancient MacDonnell Ranges at Alice...
Apr 22, 2023
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Tourism Whitsundays launches its 2023 Events Calendar
Tourism Whitsundays has launched its Heart of Events Calendar for 2023 with an array of events taking place from 30th April to 26th November including the Great Whitehaven Beach...
Apr 22, 2023
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Yuin Theatre at Eurobodalla Shire’s Bay Pavilions presents inaugural theatrical season
The Yuin Theatre at the Bay Pavilions in the NSW town of Batemans Bay has announced its inaugural theatre season, looking forward to treating audiences to a diverse range of the...
Apr 20, 2023
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Options explored to transform Manly Town Hall into performance and exhibition space
Sydney's Northern Beaches Council, after broad community consultation and expert assistance, has endorsed a plan to explore options to turn Manly Town Hall into a multi-use...
Apr 20, 2023
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