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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium launches light inspired immersive digital experience
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium has launched an all-new immersive digital experience taking guests on a journey through living light inspired by the bioluminescent underwater world....
Feb 16, 2023
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Bangkok’s landmark destination King Power Mahanakhon launches new program concept
Bangkok’s landmark destination and lifestyle centre, King Power Mahanakhon, kicks off 2023 with a new program concept -‘IT’S ALL POSSIBLE’ - offering four types of...
Feb 15, 2023
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Riverside Theatres redevelopment tops list of Western Sydney projects to secure funding boost
The City of Parramatta has secured a $170 million funding boost for transformational community projects which include the redevelopment of Riverside Theatres. The funding boost,...
Feb 14, 2023
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100 days until Vivid Sydney entertains with festival-firsts
Today marks 100 days until the 2023 Vivid Sydney festival entertains domestic and international visitors across four pillars – Vivid Light, Vivid Music, Vivid Ideas and the...
Feb 14, 2023
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Major international art exhibitions coming to Sydney’s MCA and Art Gallery of NSW
The Art Gallery of NSW and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia have secured major international exhibitions for next summer as part of the Sydney International Art Series...
Feb 14, 2023
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Heritage balconies at His Majesty’s Theatre open to public for first time in 70 years
Historic wrap-around balconies at Perth’s His Majesty’s Theatre, once a prominent feature of the original façade, have been reinstated and are now open to the public for the...
Feb 12, 2023
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Man dies from suspected drug overdose after attending Sydney's Transmission Festival
A 26-year-old man has died after attending the Transmission music festival held within Sydney’s showgrounds on Saturday 11th February. 12 other festival goers were also taken to...
Feb 12, 2023
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Perth Festival 2023 commences its star-themed events
The star - themed Perth Festival 2023 commenced last Friday night with a dazzling free opening event in Joondalup and a host of sensational shows under way at venues across the...
Feb 12, 2023
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BASSINTHEGRASS and Dolly’s Dream continue partnership
Northern Territory’s biggest music festival, BASSINTHEGRASS has announced that anti-bullying organisation Dolly's Dream returns this year as their official charity partner. The...
Feb 11, 2023
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Quorn Silo Light Show attraction among winners of Tourism Awards for Public Art programs
The recent Australian Street Art Awards - a Tourism Awards for Public Art program - have recognised 29 public art experiences as the best in the country for art-loving tourists....
Feb 11, 2023
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ASM Global Asia Pacific appoints new Director of Marketing
Harvey Lister, Chairman and Chief Executive of ASM Global Asia Pacific, has announced the appointment of Australian convention specialist and marketer, Beverley Parker, as the...
Feb 10, 2023
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New owners for Brisbane Arts Theatre
The Ad Astra Theatre Company has announced its purchase of the under threat Brisbane Arts Theatre. Operating since 1961, the historic Brisbane venue had been threatened with...
Feb 9, 2023
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Sydney’s famous ‘gaybourhood’ streets to come alive during WorldPride
Sydney WorldPride will see the city’s famous ‘gaybourhood’ streets come alive during nine days of free celebrations from 24th February to 5th March. Crown and Riley Streets will...
Feb 9, 2023
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Walt Disney Co. announces global restructuring and staff cuts
With the global entertainment and theme parks company reporting disappointing profits in its latest financial quarter earnings, Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive, Bob Iger has...
Feb 9, 2023
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TodayTix launches in Perth increasing access opportunities for theatregoers
Global theatre ticketing app, TodayTix, has today launched in Perth increasing opportunities to access affordable tickets to some of the country’s most in-demand shows. Embraced...
Feb 8, 2023
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New night-time entertainment and refreshed website for 2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show
With tickets to the 2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show on sale from today, General Manager of Agriculture and the Show, Murray Wilton has highlighted the event’s offerings for 2023...
Feb 8, 2023
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Playing WA shares locally produced performing arts shows with regional audiences
Five performing arts companies are being supported by The Playing WA program to tour their shows to communities in regional WA, sharing in $475,685 as part of the first funding...
Feb 7, 2023
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400,000 people expected at summer of major headline events at Sydney’s Accor Stadium
Accor Stadium's summer of concerts is underway with an expected 400,000 ticketholders set to see music superstars Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles in what will...
Feb 6, 2023
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PAC Australia partners with Auckland Live to deliver PTP Aotearoa
After two successful years delivering Australia’s only specialised training program for performing arts presenters, PAC Australia has joined forces with Auckland Live to deliver...
Feb 6, 2023
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's run at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre to end after four years
The multi award-winning Australian production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre is to end as of 9th July. When the final curtain falls, it...
Feb 6, 2023
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Entertainment industry workforce among topics at IAAPA inaugural Middle East Trade Summit
The future workforce for the entertainment industry, an update on developments planned in Saudi Arabia, continued supply chain demands and the art of excellent customer service...
Feb 5, 2023
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Construction works pause around Milton Showground to allow the Show to proceed
Shoalhaven City Council has advised that construction works being undertaken to improve internal roads at the Milton Showground will be paused so the 2023 Milton Show can go...
Feb 5, 2023
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade returns to Oxford Street for 45th anniversary
The world-renowned Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade returns to Oxford Street on Saturday 25th February 2023, in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the first Mardi...
Feb 3, 2023
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Ed Sheeran concert attracts biggest ever crowd to Wellington's Sky Stadium
Pop megastar Ed Sheeran has attracted the biggest ever audience - a crowd of 48,000 - to Wellington’s Sky Stadium. The British star’s first New Zealand concert of his ‘+-=÷x’...
Feb 2, 2023
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