News: Entertainment
Van Gogh Immersive Experience makes Southeast Asian debut at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa
Internationally renowned 360-degree digital immersive art experience - Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience - makes its Southeast Asian debut at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa...
Feb 28, 2023
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Legacy Entertainment developing slate of ambitious attractions for Macau market
Globally renowned design firm Legacy Entertainment is looking to develop ambitious attractions following Macau’s ‘Big Six’ Casino operators having been granted ten-year...
Feb 27, 2023
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Waterparks
Musica Viva Australia announces two new senior appointments
Following Anne Frankenberg’s appointment as Musica Viva Australia Chief Executive (an outcome of a four-year succession plan), two new senior appointments have been made....
Feb 27, 2023
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Community unites on Oxford Street for Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade’s 45th anniversary
Over 12,500 marchers and 208 floats participated in the world-renowned Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade for the event’s return yesterday to Oxford Street. The 45th...
Feb 25, 2023
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Sydney WorldPride opening concert offers a night of music, celebration and community
The Live and Proud: Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert, held tonight at The Domain attracted 20,000 fans from Australia and across the globe who gathered in a huge celebration of...
Feb 24, 2023
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Purpose-built stage for operatic performance at the WACA Ground
The Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground has had a purpose-built stage constructed for its hosting of Georges Bizet's operatic masterpiece Carmen in association...
Feb 24, 2023
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Hong Kong Government commences prosecutions over failure of giant screen at pop concert
Prosecutions have been initiated against three companies involved in a freak accident during a concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum last July which saw a giant screen fall onto...
Feb 23, 2023
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Sydney Family Show returns to Entertainment Quarter with attractions, exhibitions and activities
For over two fun-filled weeks, from 6th to 23rd of April 2023, the Sydney Family Show returns to the Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park offering a wide range of attractions,...
Feb 23, 2023
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New Plymouth's Brooklands Zoo to close from 6th March as city prepares for WOMAD
The North Island’s Brooklands Zoo will close from Monday 6th March for almost three weeks as contractors prepare for the return of the World of Music, Arts and Dance (WOMAD)...
Feb 23, 2023
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LiveLighter Arab Festival to attract thousands from across the community
Hosted by the Australian Arab Association, the LiveLighter Arab Festival kicks off in Perth on 25th February in Burswood Park and is anticipated to attract thousands from across...
Feb 23, 2023
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Big Red Group announces new partnership with global IT services company Cognizant
Australia and New Zealand’s largest experience marketplace, Big Red Group, have today announced a new partnership with global IT services company, Cognizant, to transform its...
Feb 22, 2023
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Hospitality and Tourism industries face significant gender imbalance
New research carried out by private advisory firm Aptamind Partners and supported by the World Travel and Tourism Council has revealed the hospitality and tourism industry is...
Feb 22, 2023
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Entertainment
NSW Labor pledges $103 million in backing for state’s contemporary music scene if elected
NSW Labor has committed to bring back lost music venues and repair damage to the live entertainment sector as part of a $103 million pledge in advance of the upcoming state...
Feb 22, 2023
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UBX fitness brand launches ‘Workout Like Creed’ training program
Australian-founded boutique fitness brand UBX Boxing + Strength has launched ‘Workout Like Creed’ - a first of its kind training series. The partnership between UBX Boxing +...
Feb 22, 2023
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Fitness
Royal Canberra Show returns in 2023 with entertainment for all ages
Highly regarded among Canberrans and visitors from surrounding regions, Canberra’s largest all-ages event - the Royal Canberra Show - returns to Exhibition Park in 2023 with a...
Feb 22, 2023
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Parrtjima light festival returns in 2023 with exciting music program
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light returns to illuminate the Red Centre this Easter from 7th-16th April with the music program including some of Australia’s top Indigenous...
Feb 21, 2023
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Industry unites around $100 million plan to make NSW the premier music state
In the leadup to the NSW election, more than 30 music industry organisations and leaders have launched a united plan aimed at developing all aspects of music in NSW. The $100...
Feb 20, 2023
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Screen Territory grants expand into video games industry
The Northern Territory Government has opened Round 3 of the 2022-23 Screen Territory Funding Program, with a new Games Development grant available to support the growth of the...
Feb 20, 2023
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The P.A. People advise delivery of multiple technical solutions for sport and events
From SuperBike championships to New Years’ Eve celebrations, The P.A. People’s Event Communications team have recently delivered multiple technical solutions and equipment for...
Feb 20, 2023
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Creative New Zealand welcomes additional $22 million in pandemic recovery funding
A new one-off investment of $22 million from the New Zealand Government’s COVID-19 Recovery Fund has been allocated to support the arts sector as it rebuilds after the effects...
Feb 19, 2023
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Community feedback sought on future of Newcastle 500
The City of Newcastle is inviting its residents, businesses and racegoers to offer feedback on the future of the Newcastle 500 to help guide any decision made by City of...
Feb 18, 2023
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Entertainment
Sydney WorldPride among five entertainment projects to receive Federal Government funding
The Australian Government, through the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund will deliver over $590,000 in shared funding to five world-class arts and entertainment...
Feb 17, 2023
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Auckland High Court told 90% of tickets on Viagogo sold by scalpers
New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has this week told the High Court in Auckland that scalpers are responsible for 90% of the tickets sold via controversial ticket resale...
Feb 16, 2023
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PMY Group expands with TechMedia acquisition
Technology solutions provide PMY Group has announced the purchase of TechMedia, an Australian company that offers cutting-edge digital technologies. The acquisition aims to...
Feb 16, 2023
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