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Airlie Beach music festival returns for 11th year on the shores of Great Barrier Reef
The Airlie Beach Festival of Music returns for an 11th year in 2023. Held on the shores of the Great Barrier Reef, the festival delivers a stellar line-up of acts each year....
Apr 4, 2023
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Reimagined Sydney entertainment venue Selina’s is ready to continue its legacy
The refurbished and rebranded entertainment venue Selina’s, located in the Sydney beachside suburb of Coogee, will be officially opening its doors from 24th April - ready to...
Apr 3, 2023
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UFC acquires WWE in US$9.3 billion takeover deal
In a move that will create a sports entertainment juggernaut UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) has announced a US$9.3 billion ($13.5 billion) takeover of wrestling brand WWE....
Apr 2, 2023
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Immersive Moama Lights experience to light up the Murray
Murray River Council’s award-winning immersive Moama Lights experience will once again light up the Murray with dazzling displays from 30th June – 23rd July 2023 with tickets...
Apr 2, 2023
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NT Major Events Company looks to fill Board vacancies
The Board of the Northern Territory’s biggest events’ organiser, Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) is looking for people with varied skills and experience to fill...
Apr 2, 2023
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Lotte World Busan theme park marks first anniversary with significant attendance milestone
South Korean theme park - Lotte World Busan - has marked its first anniversary with a significant attendance milestone of 1.4 million visitors since its opening in 2022....
Mar 31, 2023
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Federal Office of Music provides further backing for venue-based music
The Federal Office of Music has this week announced that $2.5 million in targeted funding is available under the latest round of the Live Music Australia Program. The funding...
Mar 30, 2023
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Christchurch City Council report recommends initiatives for venue noise management
Christchurch City Council recognises that both live music and residential living are important for the vibrancy of a city’s primary commercial centre. Enabling these activities...
Mar 30, 2023
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Vivid Sydney 2023 to add first-ever activation of Wynyard railway tunnels
Vivid Sydney, Sony Music, Mandylights and Culture Creative have today announced the light festival will add a first-ever activation of the Wynyard railway tunnels to its...
Mar 29, 2023
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Customer satisfaction ranks high for Perth's Optus Stadium summer events
Over 650,000 patrons attended Optus Stadium over the summer season with the venue's mantra of 'fans first' highlighted in the customer satisfaction results. 92% customer...
Mar 28, 2023
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QMusic secures $4 million funding boost for annual BIGSOUND event
The Queensland Government has announced almost $4 million in funding over the next four years for QMusic’s annual BIGSOUND event to raise the international profile of...
Mar 28, 2023
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Semnox secures US patent on RFID tag roaming solution
Attractions industry technology specialist Semnox Solutions has announced that it has been granted the US patent for its RFID Tag Roaming, its comprehensive roaming solution...
Mar 28, 2023
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Camatic unveils world’s first recycled plastic stadium seat
Victorian-based seating manufacturer Camatic has today unveiled the world’s first recycled plastic stadium seat at the SportNXT global sport summit in Melbourne. Camatic, which...
Mar 27, 2023
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Works set to improve accessibility at Redland Performing Arts Centre
Work has started on an upgrade to improve accessibility for patrons at Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) in the Queensland coastal city of Cleveland. Advising that the...
Mar 27, 2023
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Nine previous Artistic Directors curate 2023 Adelaide Cabaret Festival
Adelaide Cabaret Festival is presenting its 23rd program in 2023 which will be curated by an all-star line-up of nine previous Artistic Directors, to celebrate the 50th...
Mar 27, 2023
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New walking tour offers curated experience for Fremantle Street Arts Festival
The City of Fremantle has launched a Behind the Scenes walking tour for the first time this Easter offering a highly curated experience to the Fremantle Street Arts Festival....
Mar 27, 2023
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10% of Australia's F45 studios up for sale
Amid ongoing troubles for F45 Training it has been reported that almost 10% of the franchisor's Australian sites are being offered for sale. As reported by the ABC, the brand...
Mar 26, 2023
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Live Performance Australia welcomes new NSW Government
Live Performance Australia, the peak body for Australia’s live performance industry, has congratulated NSW Premier-elect Chris Minns and the NSW Labor Party on the outcome of...
Mar 26, 2023
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Greater Shepparton spotlights its events boom in March
Greater Shepparton is spotlighting its major events boom in March which included an exciting mix of sporting, arts and culture, community and lifestyle events, showcasing the...
Mar 26, 2023
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New screen initiative looks to showcase Far North Queensland’s cuisine, culture and community
A new talent development initiative - Tastes of the Tropics - looks to showcase North and Far North Queensland cuisine, culture and community with the initiative being part of...
Mar 25, 2023
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Silent disco among offerings at Melbourne’s Ability Fest music festival
A silent disco at today’s Ability Fest music festival at Melbourne's Birrarung Marr is among the offerings of Australia’s first all-accessible music festival and one of the...
Mar 24, 2023
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Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority releases new noise guide for music venues and events
The Victorian Government’s Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released a new guide to help venues, festivals and music events navigate the laws around noise limits. The...
Mar 24, 2023
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Sydney’s Accor Stadium transitions from concert venue to sporting arena
With posts erected for the rugby league season at Sydney’s Accor Stadium this week, the venue is transitioning from hosting a series of successful concert events to winter...
Mar 23, 2023
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EVANZ backs campaign to stop cuts to Auckland Council's regional arts and events budget
With Auckland Council proposing major cuts to its regional arts and events funding in its draft budget for 2023/24, the Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ)...
Mar 23, 2023
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