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Laneway Festival shifts to all-weather Sydney Showground site in 2023
With inclement weather often of concern to festival organisers, Laneway Festival organisers have opted to shift the music festval location in 2023 to the all-weather Sydney...
Oct 2, 2022
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Dubai’s inaugural tennis league attracts Djokovic and Swiatek to compete in new format
Dubai has been announced as the first host of the new World Tennis League (WTL) series, an event featuring leading stars such as Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek that promises to...
Sep 30, 2022
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Sydney Festival announces halt to sponsorships by foreign government sponsorships
Following a boycott by artists and audiences at this year’s event, the Sydney Festival has advised that it will no longer accept sponsorships or similar funding from foreign...
Sep 30, 2022
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Western Australian Government to introduce laws banning thugs from entertainment precincts
The Western Australian Government is introducing legislation that will ban violent offenders and perpetrators of antisocial behaviour from popular entertainment precincts....
Sep 29, 2022
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Representatives from 90 countries join to revive Modern Pythian Games
Representatives from 90 countries have come together to form the International Pythian Council and join the revival of the Modern Pythian Games offering a single global platform...
Sep 29, 2022
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Sydney Film Festival appoints Frances Wallace as its new Chief Executive
Sydney Film Festival has appointed global arts leader, Frances Wallace as its new Chief Executive following an extremely competitive recruitment process. Wallace has worked in...
Sep 29, 2022
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New immersive installation transforms Melbourne's Flinders Street Station
Once a hive of activity post-war, housing sporting clubs, language classes, a rooftop running track and the fabled ballroom, Melbourne’s Flinders Street Station’s hidden third...
Sep 28, 2022
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ASM Global reappointed as manager of Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium
ASM Global has been reappointed by the Queensland Government through Stadiums Queensland to manage Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium for a five-year period from 1st January 2023. ASM...
Sep 28, 2022
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Looking forward to return of concerts Auckland Stadiums advise of new approach to recreational drugs
With Auckland Stadiums’ venues set to host a range of major events with an exciting line up of concerts, sport and festivals, the Auckland Council agency will be adopting new...
Sep 28, 2022
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Sydney Opera House announces year-long season of events to celebrate its 50th anniversary
The Sydney Opera House is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a year-long season of special events for the entire community and has today announced the first line-up in its...
Sep 27, 2022
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Fright Nights events set to return to Warner Bros. Movie World
Warner Bros. Movie World has advised that it has completed final rehearsals ahead of the return of its popular Fright Nights after-dark event - which commences this Saturday and...
Sep 27, 2022
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Phil King named new Chief Commercial Officer at the South Australian Cricket Association
Experienced sports and entertainment marketer Phil King has been named as the new Chief Commercial Officer at the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA). King joins the...
Sep 27, 2022
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Adelaide Festival Centre launches refreshed brand and website ahead of 50th Anniversary
Ahead of their upcoming 50th Anniversary celebrations next year, Adelaide Festival Centre has launched an exciting new-look brand and website this week, making it even easier...
Sep 26, 2022
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Laservision transforms Cairns esplanade and parkland into immersive underwater world
As part of the recently held Cairns Festival, Laservision’s spectacular Luna Light Journeys transformed the Cairns esplanade lagoon and parkland with its exciting immersive...
Sep 26, 2022
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Thredbo Resort partners with AusCycling to host mountain bike championships and festival
Thredbo Resort is partnering with AusCycling to host ten consecutive days of MTB racing this summer, bringing the 2023 National MTB Championships to the Thredbo Mountain Bike...
Sep 26, 2022
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Woman hospitalised after being hit by ride at the Melbourne Royal Show
A woman in her 20s is reportedly in a critical condition after being struck by a rollercoaster carriage at the Melbourne Royal Show this afternoon. Reports indicate that the...
Sep 25, 2022
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Outback Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary
Queensland’s Outback Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend in Winton and is anticipated to contributes more than $1 million to the visitor economy. Outback...
Sep 25, 2022
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P.A. People installs TheatreQuip ‘Reference’ theatre hoists at new performing arts facility
The P.A. People have installed the first TheatreQuip ‘Reference’ theatre hoists at new High School Performing Arts facility in western Sydney. Following on from the recent...
Sep 22, 2022
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Australian night-time economy report spotlights Hobart’s strong performance
While the arts, entertainment and hospitality sectors were heavily impacted during the past two years, the report ‘Measuring the Australian Night Time Economy 2020-21’ shows the...
Sep 22, 2022
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Australia Council to invest $2.3 million in Circus and Physical Theatre in Victoria
The Australia Council will this year support circus and physical theatre in Victoria through a targeted investment of $2.3 million. The Victorian Circus and Physical Theatre...
Sep 22, 2022
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Adelaide's new Hindley Street Music Hall set to attract touring artists
The newly opened Hindley Street Music Hall in the Adelaide CBD is looking to enhance the sity's live music scent. Opened on 15th September, the new 1,800-capacity live music...
Sep 20, 2022
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JCB to sponsor Singapore’s Star Island countdown event
JCB, a major global payment brand in Japan - will sponsor the fireworks musical show 'Star Island Singapore countdown edition 2022-2023' which will be held from 25th to 31st...
Sep 20, 2022
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Website launched to promote Christchurch’s new Te Kaha multi-use venue
Christchurch venue management organisation Venues Ōtautahi has today released a new website and imbedded video promoting the new Te Kaha multi-use venue. Introducing new concept...
Sep 20, 2022
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Design award secured for Sydney Symphony Orchestra Digital Experience
Human experience company, Wongdoody (APAC) has been named the winner of Best Design APAC category in Fast Company’s 2022 Innovation by Design Awards in NYC for Sydney Symphony...
Sep 20, 2022
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