News: Entertainment
eps announces breakthrough technology for floor cover installation
Leading infrastructure service provider in the live entertainment segment, eps, has announced a breakthrough in the venue floor protection sector. eps is setting new standards...
Jan 19, 2023
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Perth Concert Hall celebrates 50th Anniversary
Perth Concert Hall, one of Perth’s most iconic buildings and premier performance venues celebrates its 50th anniversary on 26th January 2023. Perth Concert Hall is home of the...
Jan 18, 2023
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New campaign promotes Northern Territory as a destination for different and extraordinary events
The Northern Territory government in support of the territory’s tourism industry, has launched a new national campaign – ‘Events that bring the different’ - promoting the NT as...
Jan 18, 2023
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MKTG Sports + Entertainment welcomes 2023 with expanded offering, several new hires and promotions
MKTG Sports + Entertainment Australia, part of dentsu Sports International has today announced the expansion of their offerings, several new hires and promotions MKTG has...
Jan 17, 2023
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Lucky Ent launches inaugural Hello Sunshine music and food festival at Caribbean Gardens
Australian entertainment company, Lucky Ent has advised it will be launching ‘Hello Sunshine’ - an all new music and food festival – and the first ever festival to be held at...
Jan 17, 2023
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Rob Smith moves on from heading Merlin Entertainments' APAC division
Rob Smith, Divisional Director - Asia Pacific at Merlin Entertainments Group, has advised that he is to take on the UK-based role of Managing Director, Midway for Merlin...
Jan 17, 2023
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DreamBIG 2023 family program to showcase The BIGGEST BIG Family Weekend yet
DreamBIG 2023, the world’s longest running children’s festival, will return to Adelaide Festival Centre from 17th - 27th May 2023 with the family program focusing on the theme...
Jan 17, 2023
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Asahi agrees partnership to supply non-alcoholic drinks to ASM Global’s Australian venues
Global drinks brand Asahi Lifestyle Beverages has signed a landmark five-year partnership with ASM Global APAC to exclusively supply non-alcoholic drinks to some of the biggest...
Jan 15, 2023
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Tessitura announces Logitix partnership to optimise ticket distribution
Tessitura, the non-profit technology company that serves arts and culture organisations around the world, has announced a partnered with ticketing platform, Logitix. Set to...
Jan 12, 2023
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Refurbishment of Illawarra Performing Arts Centre now underway
A $4 million renovation project at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre is underway, with the popular Wollongong venue to be closed until the middle of the year. Closed since...
Jan 12, 2023
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Technical Direction Company reveals biggest involvement yet in Sydney Festival
Technical Direction Company, award-winning provider of event and entertainment technology solutions and sponsor of Sydney Festival, has revealed its biggest involvement yet in...
Jan 11, 2023
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VIPeople marks 20 years in business
VIPeople, Australia’s leading supplier of specialised customer service staff and training for the venue and event industry, has this week announced that it has passed 20 years...
Jan 11, 2023
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Research highlights significant impact of Red CentreNATS on Northern Territory economy
Research has highlighted the economic and social benefits delivered by popular automotive festival - Red CentreNATS, set among the MacDonnell Ranges in Alice Springs. The...
Jan 10, 2023
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Bluesfest reveals site improvements ahead of 2023 festival
Bluesfest has announced a range of site improvements at the Byron Events Farm ahead of its 2023 event to improve water drainage and excessive mud. In a social media post, the...
Jan 9, 2023
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Attendees from more than 100 countries expected to attend DEAL 2023
The Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Show (DEAL) - the Middle East’s largest attractions and entertainment exhibition - is returning in March. DEAL’s 29th edition will...
Jan 9, 2023
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Beijing's rebuilt Workers’ Stadium set for March opening
Construction work on the rebuilding of Beijing’s Workers’ Stadium is approaching completion with the new venue set to reopen in March as work on a major revamp of the venue...
Jan 8, 2023
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Elton John concerts launch a lucrative event period for Newcastle
Elton John last night dazzled thousands of fans at Newcastle's McDonald Jones Stadium, with another concert scheduled for the 10th January. City of Newcastle worked with Venues...
Jan 8, 2023
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South Australian Tourism Commission anticipates 2023 to be the state's biggest year yet for events
South Australian Tourism Commission is anticipating the state’s major events and festivals calendar to be the biggest one yet in 2023, with new and returning events injecting...
Jan 8, 2023
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Funding to fast-track tours of visual arts, music, theatre and dance productions in 2023 across Queensland
The Queensland Government is investing $1.165 million to support tours of visual arts, music, theatre and dance productions in 2023, along with full-time industry placements....
Jan 8, 2023
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NSW Fair Trading Minister warns consumers over online ticketing scams
With the state set to host a range of events through 2023, the NSW Government is encouraging people to remain vigilant and avoid disappointment when buying tickets to sporting...
Jan 7, 2023
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Frida Kahlo multi-sensory experience among Sydney Festival’s spectacular art and culture summer program
Running from 5th to 29th January, Sydney Festival’s summer program of spectacular art and culture offers an expansive line-up of touring artists, world premiere works, new...
Jan 3, 2023
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Northern Territory Government provides ongoing support for events and screen industries
The Northern Territory Government is continuing to support the local events and screen industries by providing opportunities for aspiring film makers and further funding for the...
Jan 3, 2023
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Australian Open welcomes back Kids Tennis Day returns
After a two-year hiatus, Kids Tennis Day will be returning to the Australian Open presenting a wonderland of activities and entertainment for families on Saturday 14th January...
Jan 3, 2023
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Vietnam’s Sun Group launches Kiss the Stars multimedia spectacular on the island of Phu Quoc
Kiss the Stars, a highly innovative multimedia show set on a unique aquatic stage, complete with the world’s largest water projection screen, has opened at Sun World Group’s...
Jan 2, 2023
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