News: Entertainment
Queensland Screen Industry continues to shine
Screen Australia’s Drama Report 2021–22 was released yesterday and shows Queensland’s screen industry contributed $465 million to the local economy in the last year including...
Nov 10, 2022
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London SOHO - type creative hub being considered for Fremantle
The Western Australian Government has announced that a site in Malaga is now the preferred location for the State’s first dedicated screen production facility, with the WA...
Nov 10, 2022
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Hunter Opera among Lake Macquarie events to share in $100,000
Round two of Lake Macquarie City Council’s Events and Festivals Funding Program will see almost $100,000 distributed to local community groups. Among the vast and varied...
Nov 9, 2022
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Arts Access Victoria announces free all-inclusive music festival
Arts Access Victoria and Always Live are presenting Snug Rock – a free, all ages, accessible music festival to be held at the Music Market at Collingwood Yards on the afternoon...
Nov 9, 2022
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Melbourne AFL Premiership captain to spruik 2023 Santos Festival of Cycling program
The Santos Tour Down Under, which returns to South Australia next year from 13th-22nd January, has announced that Melbourne AFL Premiership captain Max Gawn will be the Santos...
Nov 9, 2022
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The P.A. People deliver audio/AV solution for Bondi Pavilion makeover
The P.A. People were appointed as systems integrator after winning the tender process for the Bondi Pavilion makeover. Waverly Council undertook the project which saw the...
Nov 7, 2022
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Local performers supported by return of music event to Wagga Wagga’s Civic Theatre
Live Local Original music event is returning to Wagga Wagga’s Civic Theatre on 12th November offering emerging Riverina musicians their moment in the spotlight. After much...
Nov 7, 2022
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Northern Territory Art Gallery contract awarded
Local company Sitzler, has been awarded an $88 million contract for the revitalisation of Darwin’s Civic and State Square precinct which includes planning and design of the...
Nov 7, 2022
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Cedar Mill Group rebrands Humm Events and appoints new event director
Winarch Capital-owned Cedar Mill Group has announced the rebranding of Humm Events to Cedar Mill Events and the appointment of new leadership, with Nathan Zervos named Event...
Nov 6, 2022
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Embed launches new technology insights data visualisation dashboard STATS powered by AWS
Embed - a leading cashless solutions provider for the attractions and entertainment industries, is launching the new technology insights data visualisation dashboard, STATS, at...
Nov 6, 2022
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Research highlights role of Northern Territory’s major events in boosting local economy
Independent research has shown that six events delivered by Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) played a significant role in strengthening the local economy. The six...
Nov 6, 2022
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Walsh Bay Arts Precinct secures Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage
Sydney’s newest cultural precinct on the Sydney Harbour foreshore has secured the Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage at the 2022 National Architecture Awards, as well as a...
Nov 6, 2022
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Fan experience enhanced by MotoGP Circuit App
The new MotoGP Circuit App, available on Android and iOS, is delivering fans a whole new onsite experience. The MotoGP Circuit App is a new way for fans onsite at the circuit to...
Nov 6, 2022
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Christchurch City Council appoints Hawkins to build The Court Theatre
With Christchurch City Council having secured funding for The Court Theatre’s new home in the Performing Arts Precinct, they have appointed Hawkins to deliver the project in...
Nov 3, 2022
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After 40 years in entertainment Steve Romer retires
After almost four decades of working with some of Australia’s best known entertainment venues, live music festivals, event venues and theme parks, industry veteran Steve Romer...
Nov 3, 2022
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Al Hokair Group partners with Hasbro to launch entertainment centre Playocity
Saudi Arabia hospitality giant, Al Hokair Group for Tourism and Development has partnered with Hasbro, a leader in branded entertainment to deliver Playocity, a...
Nov 3, 2022
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Reports suggest Silver Lake is looking at sale of TEG
USA-based private equity firm Silver Lake has been reported as look at the sale of its Australian-based ticketing and live entertainment business TEG. According to reports in...
Nov 1, 2022
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Approaching its 10th anniversary Perth’s RAC Arena launches new premium products
Perth’s RAC Arena has announced the launch of two new premium products - Concert Club and Vantage - to enhance its exclusive suite level offering. Launched to coincide with the...
Oct 31, 2022
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Nium creates online and offline immersive experiences for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022
Nium, the global platform for Modern Money Movement and the Official Fintech Infrastructure Partner of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has spotlighted details of its...
Oct 28, 2022
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Students fill all 2022 Venue Management School and Leadership Institute places
Returning to the Mantra on Salt Resort in the northern NSW coastal town of Kingscliff from 5th to 11th November, the Venue Management Association has advised that all places...
Oct 27, 2022
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Ongoing Chinese COVID prevention measures result in new closure of Universal Beijing Resort
With the Chinese Government maintaining its tough anti-Coronavirus measures, the Universal Beijing Resort has been closed this week while districts in the cities of Wuhan and...
Oct 27, 2022
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Big Red Group opens new Gold Coast office following acquisition of Queensland brands
Australia and New Zealand’s largest experience marketplace, Big Red Group, has announced the opening of a new office space located in the Gold Coast to accommodate the...
Oct 27, 2022
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Development plans accelerated for future home of Brisbane Olympics Athlete Village
Development plans have been accelerated to transform Northshore Hamilton into a world-class riverfront precinct, which will be the future home of the Brisbane Athlete Village...
Oct 27, 2022
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Efficacy of Western Australia's Protected Entertainment Precincts legislation questioned
While the Western Australian Government has introduced the Liquor Control Amendment (Protected Entertainment Precincts) Bill 2022 in Parliament, its efficacy in enhancing the...
Oct 27, 2022
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