News: Entertainment
Theatre Network Australia appoint four new CaPT Staff
Theatre Network Australia have announced four new staff members - Lauren Swain, Christy Flaws, Christian Schooneveldt-Reid, and Charice Rust - who will begin work in December...
Nov 30, 2022
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Racing clubs across regional Queensland to share in $2.6 million of infrastructure funding
The last round of the Queensland Government’s Country Racing Program sees racing clubs across regional Queensland sharing in $2.6 million of infrastructure funding. 48 projects...
Nov 30, 2022
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EVANZ presents 2022 New Zealand Entertainment Venue Awards
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has recognised excellence in venue management with the presentation of its 2022 Entertainment Venue Awards. Presented...
Nov 30, 2022
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Protected Entertainment Precincts pass Western Australian Parliament
Laws aimed at enhancing safety in Western Australia's popular entertainment precincts by banning perpetrators of violent or threatening behaviour have passed through Parliament....
Nov 29, 2022
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Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium gets approval to stage more concerts
The Queensland Government has been given approval to Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium to double the number of concerts events that it will hold in 2023 and 2024. The venue’s concert...
Nov 28, 2022
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Shenzhen Unilumin Technology spotlights their contribution to Qatar FIFA World Cup fan experience
With the Qatar World Cup now well underway, Shenzhen Unilumin Technology – a representative of Chinese LED technology, has spotlighted its contribution to the fan experience....
Nov 27, 2022
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Crowd crush by music fans outside John Cain Arena prompts internal review by precinct manager
Concerns around safety and event planning have prompted Melbourne and Olympic Parks - the manager of John Cain Arena - to initiate an internal review following a crowd crush by...
Nov 23, 2022
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Inaugural Victorian Medieval Festival to be held at Kryal Castle
The inaugural Victorian Medieval Festival will be held at Kryal Castle, Ballarat on the 3rd-4th December for which thousands of people are expected to attend. The event is being...
Nov 21, 2022
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SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium offers new interactive opportunities
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium is offering new interactive opportunities for guests to get involved in the daily ‘Summer of Seals’ presentations. From 10th December 2022 to...
Nov 20, 2022
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Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi to feature Harry Potter-themed land
Miral has announced an Arabian Gulf first with Harry Potter-themed land to be introduced at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, a first in the Middle East. The expansive new land will...
Nov 18, 2022
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Major event marks milestone for Christchurch’s QEII Park
Christchurch City Council has advised that the concert featuring UK electronic artists Groove Armada will be the first major event to be held at Queen Elizabeth II Park since...
Nov 17, 2022
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Real Madrid announces plans to launch its own branded theme park in Dubai
Spanish football club Real Madrid and Dubai Parks and Resorts have signed a multi-year partnership, which will see the first-ever themed experiences based on the 14-times...
Nov 17, 2022
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Launch of Limelight music support fund by Perth's RAC Arena and West Australian Music
As part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, RAC Arena has this week launched Limelight, a music support fund presented by the venue and supported by West Australian Music...
Nov 17, 2022
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ASM Global promotes Alex Merchán to drive expansion of the world’s largest live-event marketing platform
ASM Global has promoted Alex Merchán to the role of Chief Marketing Officer overseeing its global portfolio that represents 20,000 events across 350 venues, hosting more than...
Nov 16, 2022
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Hong Kong Police arrest five over concert LED screen collapse
Hong Kong Police have made a series of arrests in connection with an incident in July where a large LED screen fell on to the stage at the Hong Kong Coliseum during a concert by...
Nov 15, 2022
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Perth’s RAC Arena marks 10 years of operations
Perth’s RAC Arena has celebrated its 10-year anniversary at a event for its stakeholders while also announcing a range of upcoming major sport and entertainment events. Owned by...
Nov 15, 2022
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Inner West Council acts on Summit feedback and turns its Town Halls into arts and culture venues
Sydney’s Inner West Council has advised it will be taking immediate action on the feedback from the recent Arts and Music Summit by turning all eight Inner West Council Town...
Nov 15, 2022
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Merlin Entertainments appoints Scott O’Neil as new Chief Executive
Attraction operator, Merlin Entertainments, has appointed 25-year sports and entertainment industry veteran Scott M. O’Neil as Chief Executive, effective 15th November 2022....
Nov 15, 2022
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Warner Bros. Discovery Sports and Infinite Reality preview metaverse fan experience
Aimed at enhancing the fan immersive experience, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports and Infinite Reality have signed a multi-year international partnership exploring new ways to...
Nov 14, 2022
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Ungerboeck names Alex Alexandrov as new Chief Executive
Global venue and event management software leader Ungerboeck has announced the appointment of Alex Alexandrov as its new Chief Executive. Alexandrov has spent his career at the...
Nov 14, 2022
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Return of Vivid Sydney generates $119 million for local economy
Vivid Sydney made an emphatic return this year - breaking attendance records and boosting the local economy by $119 million. The festival saw its largest opening weekend ever...
Nov 14, 2022
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Luna Park Melbourne’s ‘Mr Moon’ entrance gets a facelift
Marking 110 years of operations this year, Luna Park Melbourne, has revealed that its ‘Mr Moon’ entrance is getting a facelift for the first time since 1999. The face with a...
Nov 12, 2022
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2023 Adelaide Festival's new all-women team comment on recently launched program
In a transition from six hugely successful Festivals curated by artistic directors Rachel Healy and Neil Armfield, there is a new, all-women team in the driving seat at Adelaide...
Nov 10, 2022
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SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment celebrates 30th anniversary with launch of new Immersion Theatre Concept
SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment is celebrating its 30th year with the development of new cinematic attractions including the launch of a new Immersion Theatre concept at the IAAPA...
Nov 10, 2022
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