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Adelaide Festival announces international arts leader Wouter Van Ransbeek as Associate Director for 2024-26
International arts leader Wouter Van Ransbeek will be joining Adelaide Festival’s senior leadership team as Associate Director for delivery of the 2024 to 2026 Adelaide...
Dec 13, 2022
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Nominations open for 2023 National Live Music Awards
National Live Music Awards have confirmed they will be back to celebrate the live sector in October 2023, after a two year COVID hiatus impacted the live music industry in...
Dec 13, 2022
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Paul Moreton promoted to role of chief development officer with Merlin Entertainments
Attraction operator, Merlin Entertainments, has appointed Paul Moreton as its new chief development officer to lead the company’s global development and creative division,...
Dec 13, 2022
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New golf championship to give fans a new way to consume golf, sport and entertainment
Bangkok, Melbourne and Tokyo are among the 10 global cities confirmed to be participating in a new golf format with a new teams-based event - the Ultra Golf Championship - to be...
Dec 12, 2022
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World renowned immersive light experience to transform Perth’s Kings Park
Perth’s Kings Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland light spectacular with the arrival of global phenomenon 'Lightscape' in June 2023. More than 190,000 tickets have...
Dec 12, 2022
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Sport Singapore completes takeover of nation’s Sports Hub
Government agency Sport Singapore (SportSG) has officially taken over the Singapore Sports Hub from SportsHub Pte Ltd (SHPL), managers of the 35-hectare sports and lifestyle...
Dec 12, 2022
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Australian Professional Leagues partners with Destination NSW to create a festival of football
In partnership with Destination NSW, the Australian Professional Leagues has announced that Sydney will host the Isuzu UTE A-League, Liberty A-League and E-League Grand Final...
Dec 12, 2022
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LAI Games launches their first consumer VR game
LAI Games, a global leader in the design and development of arcade games and attractions, has launched Arcade Legend, their first official foray into the direct-to-consumer...
Dec 12, 2022
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Roller software completes $28 million funding round
Attractions and social entertainment centre software company Roller has completed a $28.2 million funding round that will see early investors receive an $18.2 million dividend....
Dec 11, 2022
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ELEVATE Sydney 2023 to transform expressway into a festival playground
The ELEVATE Sydney 2023 program will transform the Cahill Expressway into a festival featuring a dynamic line-up of more than 20 Australian artists across genres from children’s...
Dec 11, 2022
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Bell Shakespeare presents its first full production in Walsh Bay Arts Precinct’s The Neilson Nutshell
Bell Shakespeare will be presenting Romeo and Juliet- the company’s first full production – in the company’s theatre The Neilson Nutshell at Pier 2/3 at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct...
Dec 9, 2022
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Luxury glamping tents built in time for Woodford Folk Festival
The Queensland Government has invested $1.2 million into permanent luxury glamping accommodation for visitors to Woodfordia, near Woodford in the Moreton Bay Region hinterland...
Dec 8, 2022
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Live Performance Australia calls for national skills and careers pathway for live arts and entertainment industry
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has today called for a national skills and careers pathway framework for the live arts and entertainment industry to support its rebuild after...
Dec 7, 2022
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Gemba appoints General Manager alongside expansion into Europe
Leading independent sport and entertainment consultancy, Gemba is continuing its growth with expansion into the European market and the appointment of Claire Kelly as General...
Dec 7, 2022
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Australian F1 Grand Prix partners with Tixel to mitigate ticket fraud and scalping
With the Australian F1 Grand Prix being an official ‘major declared event’, the organisers have appointed Tixel as a preferred resale platform to help fans buy and sell unwanted...
Dec 6, 2022
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Parkes Elvis Festival returns in 2023 to celebrate 30th anniversary
The Elvis Festival returns to the regional town of Parkes, NSW for a festive five days from 4th –8th January 2023 to celebrate the event’s 30th anniversary. This year’s Festival...
Dec 5, 2022
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Laservision returns to Brisbane with spectacular immersive experience
International award-winning artists and producers at Laservision have delivered Brisbane’s annual immersive light and sound spectacular, The Enchanted Garden 2022, showcasing...
Dec 4, 2022
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Penrith City Council delivers new High Street event
Penrith City Council delivered a new High Street event, ROAM Penrith last weekend giving attendees a chance to explore the sights, sounds and tastes of the Penrith CBD in High...
Dec 3, 2022
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H3's Michael Gilling named Leader of the Year at 2022 EVANZ Awards
Michael Gilling, Event Delivery Manager at Hamilton's H3’s business unit has this week been named Leader of the Year at the 2022 Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand...
Dec 1, 2022
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New standard aims stop ticket buyers being misled by online resellers
A newly released Australian event ticketing standard is aiming to help ticket buyers make informed decisions when purchasing tickets from online resellers. Under Australian...
Dec 1, 2022
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Award winning Sunshine Coast live music and hospitality precinct closes
Queensland's recovering music industry has been dealt a major blow with NightQuarter, the Sunshine Coast's largest live music venue, suddenly announcing its closure. Opened in...
Dec 1, 2022
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New night-time destinations showcased for Sydney
District teams from across Sydney will tonight showcase their plans for building unique, vibrant night time destinations at the Uptown District Showcase, a major milestone of...
Dec 1, 2022
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COX Architecture appointed as lead consultant for Perth Cultural Centre rejuvenation
COX Architecture - a design focused contemporary architectural practice with studios located in every major Australian city and a history spanning 60 years - has been awarded...
Nov 30, 2022
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World Rugby announces transformation of Sevens World Series
World Rugby has revealed plans to revamp its Sevens World Series by seeking to expand the ‘sportainment’ aspect of the format while also reaching gender parity. Set to be...
Nov 30, 2022
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