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Venues and entertainment ‘disruptor’ looks to build and operate planned Brisbane Live arena
he development of the Brisbane Live arena and entertainment precinct, a plan advanced by ASM Global (Asia Pacific), has, according to media reports, attracted rival interest...
Oct 26, 2022
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Skate Festival returns to Wellington in 2022
Skateboarding Festival, BOWLZILLA, is being held at Waitangi Park on 29th October and in addition to the main event there will also be a free women’s learn to ride clinic, and...
Oct 25, 2022
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Creative Partnerships Australia to be abolished under Federal Budget moves
With, as foreshadowed, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers' first budget in office focussing on families and healthcare while also looking to cut down on rorts and waste, there were...
Oct 25, 2022
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Death of arts leader Sue Nattrass
Former Adelaide Festival and Melbourne International Festival artistic director Sue Nattrass has died this week aged 81. The former Adelaide Festival and Melbourne International...
Oct 25, 2022
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EngageRM partners with Brisbane Broncos to enhance the club’s hospitality and sales experience
Melbourne-based sports and entertainment business technology services provider EngageRM has struck a three-year partnership with National Rugby League (NRL) club, Brisbane...
Oct 23, 2022
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Tixel announces release of inaugural 'All Options Open - Ticketing State of Play 2022' research report
Entertainment and culture marketing agency Bolster Group and ethical ticket resale platform, Tixel yesterday announced the release of the inaugural All Options Open -Ticketing...
Oct 22, 2022
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Perth Festival’s Björk concert will involve largest pavilion of its kind to be constructed in Southern Hemisphere
Perth Festival 2023 will involve the construction of a special 100metre x 55metre pavilion in Langley Park - the largest pavilion of its kind to be seen in the Southern...
Oct 22, 2022
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Attractions at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island attractions recreated in the metaverse
Yas Island, one of the world’s fastest growing leisure destinations, has been recreated in the metaverse as part of a project to recreate Abu Dhabi in the virtual world. The...
Oct 22, 2022
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Victoria’s live music sector receives $11 million in funding
The Victorian Government is investing $11 million in popular Victorian music festivals, businesses, musicians and bands. Music festivals including Meredith and Golden Plains,...
Oct 22, 2022
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Forgotten Perth theatre precinct reactivated with immersive festival
An immersive, one-time-only music and laneway festival presented by Otherside Brewing Co, in partnership with Crafted Events will revive a forgotten theatre and lost laneway in...
Oct 20, 2022
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Sportradar launches capture solution for live fielding data at Cricket World Cup
Leading global sports technology company, Sportradar and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have today announced that for the first time, live fielding data will be...
Oct 20, 2022
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Free open-air concert marks start of Sydney Opera House’s 50th anniversary year
The Sydney Opera House steps last night saw 100 choristers performing the first in a series of free open-air concerts celebrating the start of the venue’s 50th anniversary year....
Oct 20, 2022
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Kylie Minogue’s gold hotpants among items to be showcased to public in new Victorian arts attraction
A new $2.2 million Australian Performing Arts Collection space at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall will showcase some of the most treasured items made famous by Australia’s entertainment...
Oct 19, 2022
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra season video spotlights both music and tourism destinations
Queensland Symphony Orchestra has released a stunning 2023 season video that both spotlights music and celebrates some of the state’s most impressive locations – from the beach...
Oct 19, 2022
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Sydney Festival 2023 reimagines and revitalises forgotten spaces and familiar locations
Sydney Festival returns January 2023 offering an exhilarating program across 25 days from 5th-29th January 2023. Playing host to its largest lineup of international artists...
Oct 19, 2022
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Aqua Rugby Festival returns in 2022 to Sydney Harbour
Australia’s floating rugby tournament - Aqua Rugby Festival, supported by Destination NSW – is showcasing its fun and entertaining version of Rugby at Manly Cove, NSW, from...
Oct 19, 2022
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Applications now open for round five of Live Music Australia program
With significant pressures and barriers still impacting businesses and artists, the Australian Government has opened applications for round five of the Live Music Australia...
Oct 19, 2022
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Sydney Opera House launches its year-long 50th anniversary celebrations
The Sydney Opera House has tonight launched its year-long 50th anniversary celebrations with a special new video work illuminating its famous sails. The 17-minute film...
Oct 18, 2022
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Artesian Hospitality announces partnership for Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500
Queensland hospitality group, Artesian Hospitality, is expanding into new entertainment spaces and has today announced its partnership with Boost Mobile for the Boost Mobile...
Oct 18, 2022
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Legacy Entertainment celebrates its biggest year since brand unveiled
On the eve of IAAPA 2022, California-based design studio Legacy Entertainment is celebrating its biggest year since the Legacy brand was unveiled in 2002 with Legacy’s four...
Oct 18, 2022
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Global attractions attendance report reveals 2021 as a year of recovery
2021 marked a year of recovery for theme parks, waterparks and museums around the world, with the latest edition of TEA and AECOM's definitive global attraction attendance...
Oct 17, 2022
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Penrith City Council launches new visitor guide promoting adventure attractions
Penrith City Council has launched a new Visitor Guide promoting the array of outdoor adventures and thrilling adrenaline attractions the City has to offer. The new Visitor Guide...
Oct 16, 2022
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First Indigenous Round of Supercars Championship a resounding success for Northern Territory
A total of 40,448 attendances were recorded at this year’s Merlin Darwin Triple Crown, which was the first official Indigenous Round in the history of the Repco Supercars...
Oct 15, 2022
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Queensland Government sponsors 15th annual Big Talk One Fire Festival
The 15th annual Big Talk One Fire Festival, run by UMI Arts and being held today in Cairns has been given $10,000 from the Queensland Government as part of their ongoing support...
Oct 14, 2022
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