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Popular light immersive attraction returns to Adelaide Zoo
One of Illuminate Adelaide’s most popular events - Light Creatures – returns to Adelaide Zoo from 29th June – 23rd July 2023 offering fun for all ages as well providing an...
Apr 18, 2023
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Australian Event Awards opens 2023 program for entries
The organisers of the Australian Event Awards have advised that its 2023 program is now open for entries. This year will also see, as a result industry consultation, 15 new...
Apr 18, 2023
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Tixserve arrives in Australian and New Zealand markets with Emedia Campaigns partnership
Tixserve has accelerated its global expansion with a multi-year partnership to enter the Australasian market with ticketing software provider, Emedia Campaigns. The partnership...
Apr 18, 2023
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Wildlife interactions and aquatic playspace among experiences on offer at Bali Safari Park
Bali Safari Park offers an array of family experiences from close-up interactions with wildlife to educational programs, unique dining experiences, exciting rides and aquatic...
Apr 18, 2023
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2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show welcomed 880,000 people
With the gates closed, the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has advised that the 2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show welcomed 880,000 people to the Sydney Showgrounds over its...
Apr 18, 2023
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Owing $3.8 million director behind failed Ticket Rocket loses Court appeal
Matt Davey, the former owner of Fortress Information Systems, which traded as Ticket Rocket and was previously known as TicketDirect, has lost his Court appeal for an...
Apr 17, 2023
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Tenpin Bowling Australia partners with Bundeling to launch Business Club App
Tenpin Bowling Australia has partnered with leading communication platform, Bundeling to launch the Official TBA Business Club App. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Bundeling...
Apr 17, 2023
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Palais Theatre Community Fund returns deliver biggest round of community funding
Melbourne’s Palais Theatre has announced the recipients of its Palais Theatre Community Fund, which has returned for an eighth round of support in what is its biggest set of...
Apr 17, 2023
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IAAPA opens registration for IAAPA Expo Asia 2023
Counting down to its IAAPA Expo Asia 2023, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has opened registrations for the continent’s leading trade...
Apr 17, 2023
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Victorian Government invests in training to fast track new screen Industry opportunities
The Victorian Government has unveiled a $5.4 million skills and training package to support Victorian digital games, TV and film professionals to progress their screen careers....
Apr 17, 2023
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Former ticket scalper says New Zealand Government should introduce laws on resales
A former ticket scalper says the New Zealand Government should protect ticket buyers by adopting anti-scalping laws similar to those in Australian states. The scalper, who...
Apr 16, 2023
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New LED lighting installed at Dubbo Showground ahead of annual Show
The atmosphere at Dubbo Showground will be much brighter following the completion of an electrical upgrade and installation of new LED lighting on the eastern side of the...
Apr 16, 2023
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Singapore Tourism Board grants another extension for Marina Bay Sands expansion
The Singapore Tourism Board has granted Las Vegas Sands Corporation - the parent company of Marina Bay Sands (MBS) - yet another year to kickstart its US$3.39 billion expansion...
Apr 16, 2023
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Genesian Theatre Company continues to deliver stellar productions despite facing relocation
Celebrating their 79th year in 2023, community theatre group, The Genesian Theatre Company, last night delivered an impressive production of Tennessee William's 1948 Pulitzer...
Apr 15, 2023
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Cultural experiences at the heart of new Sydney tourism focus
Sydney’s musicians, galleries, museums, restaurants and theatres will be at the forefront of a new national and global tourism rebrand as the newly elected NSW Government moves...
Apr 14, 2023
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Southern Hemisphere's largest e-gaming centre opens in Sydney
Covering an area of 2000 metres² and able to entertain over 1000 people at any one time, Fortress Esports has opened what is the largest e-gaming centre in the Southern...
Apr 13, 2023
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Cut Above Collective booking agency launches in Western Australia
Live Nation Australia and Mellen Events have partnered with Cut Above Collective, an all-new booking agency based in Western Australia. Cut Above’s experienced team of industry...
Apr 12, 2023
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Sydney Contemporary announces departure of Fair Director Barry Keldoulis
Sydney Contemporary has today announced Fair Director Barry Keldoulis will be leaving Art Fairs Australia after 10 years with the organisation. Keldoulis was the inaugural Fair...
Apr 12, 2023
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Agreement announced for China’s Haichang Ocean Park to develop attractions in Saudi Arabia
Amid a climate of growing political and economic links between the two nations, Haichang Ocean Park is to develop theme parks, waterparks and social entertainment centres in...
Apr 11, 2023
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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre delivers successful Good Friday Appeal event
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) was attended by 102,500 Victorians in support of the Good Friday Appeal which received record-breaking donations and raised...
Apr 11, 2023
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Funding available for delivery of successful and sustainable events in Queenstown
Queenstown Lakes District Council is inviting organisers of cultural, sporting and community events to apply for grants to help them deliver successful and sustainable...
Apr 11, 2023
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Live Music Activations program to support Inner West creatives and organisations
Inner West Council’s Live Music Activations program is offering creatives a remarkable opportunity to curate and organise live music. Council is offering up to $20,000 in...
Apr 10, 2023
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Vivid Sydney 2023 to deliver most culturally relevant program in its event history
Inspired by ‘Mother Nature’, this year's theme for Vivid Sydney's light-based art and culture festival is "Vivid Sydney, Naturally," which will be reflected across all of the...
Apr 5, 2023
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Seating refurbishment project underway for Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
Southern Grampians Shire has advised that the seating refurbishment project for the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) is underway to improve wheelchair access and increase...
Apr 4, 2023
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