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Gold Coast City Council moves to develop new boutique sports stadium
Gold Coast City Council has announced the appointment of Jeff McAlister to the newly created post of Chief Investment Officer. Following the city’s Cbus Super Stadium having...
Sep 11, 2022
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Disney Cruise Line sets sail in Australia and New Zealand for the first time
Disney Cruise Line is making its inaugural appearance in Australia and New Zealand with their Disney Wonder offering ‘Disney Magic at Sea’ sailings for local residents during a...
Sep 11, 2022
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Schools Spectacular to showcase public education’s creativity and performing arts at Qudos Bank Arena
The Schools Spectacular – an event delivering outstanding youth dance and musical performances and incorporating state-of-the-art sound, lighting and staging is to be held at...
Sep 11, 2022
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Bell Shakespeare restages Shakespeare’s blockbuster works across Australia in 2023
Bell Shakespeare's 2023 season sees three new productions touring across Australia and to mark 2023 as the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, the company will stage...
Sep 11, 2022
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25th annual Australian Blues Music Festival to showcase 30 acts across multiple Goulburn venues
After setbacks from devastating bushfires and COVID, the 25th annual Australian Blues Music Festival returns in 2022 with renewed energy and enthusiasm, to be held from the 18th...
Sep 11, 2022
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Music industry stakeholders unite to call for federal music development agency
18 industry bodies have united to call for the creation of a new national development agency to oversee strategic investment and policy development for the Australian music...
Sep 8, 2022
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Overturning of SafeWork SA ban sees new ride operating at the Royal Adelaide Show
Details of a decision that has enabled a new ride to operate at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show - following an earlier ban issued by SafeWork SA - have been revealed. On 26th...
Sep 8, 2022
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Rising cost of public liability insurance now impacting entertainment venues
The rising cost of public liability insurance, which has already impacted other industry sectors, is currently seeing hundreds of music and entertainment venues across Australia...
Sep 8, 2022
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Partnership will see concerts staged at Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium
A newly agreed Major Events Partnership between the City of Newcastle and Venues NSW will see international music star Elton John, perform at Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium...
Sep 8, 2022
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2022 Australian and New Zealand Sports Technology Awards recognise sports tech innovation
Leaders in sports tech have been recognised at the 2022 Australian and New Zealand Sports Technology Awards (ANZSTA), presented last Thursday during Australia Sports Technology...
Sep 8, 2022
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Red CentreNATS attracts record-breaking 1,044 entrants and over 13,500 spectators
The recently held eighth edition of the popular automotive festival - Red CentreNATS, set among the MacDonnell Ranges in Alice Springs - attracted a record-breaking 1,044...
Sep 8, 2022
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Food and beverage vendors sought for 2022 Kiama Sky Show
With Kiama’s New Year’s Eve Sky Show returning in 2022 after a two-year COVID-enforced hiatus, Expressions of Interest are being sought from food and beverage vendors to enhance...
Sep 7, 2022
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PAC Australia Impact Awards recognise HOTA, Home of the Arts’ ArtKeeper program
The innovative ArtKeeper program developed by HOTA, Home of the Arts on the Gold Coast to improve secure and fair work conditions for artists across the sector, has been...
Sep 7, 2022
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FIFA presents its reimagined fan destination and on-site entertainment experience
FIFA has today presented the FIFA Fan Festival™ - a reimagined fan destination and on-site entertainment experience for fans at future FIFA World Cup™ and FIFA Women’s World...
Sep 7, 2022
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Presentation of PAC Australia’s Impact Awards recognise excellence in performing arts leadership
The Art House Wyong venue has been named as the Performing Arts Centre of the Year Award at the 2022 PAC Australia Impact Awards. Presented on Monday evening at the Sydney Opera...
Sep 6, 2022
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Plans revealed for new domed baseball stadium in South Korean city of Incheon
South Korean retail group Shinsegae Group, owners of baseball team SSG Landers, has announced plans to build a multipurpose domed stadium in the city of Incheon. Shinsegae,...
Sep 5, 2022
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TDC training supports theatre and live production students
The Sydney-based Technical Direction Company (TDC) has introduced a new training and support initiative that aims to back students and graduates across live production and...
Sep 5, 2022
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Australian Festival Industry Conference charts key future directions
With the festival and events industry having been through a turbulent few years, the recently held Australian Festival Industry Conference delivered the opportunity to hear many...
Sep 5, 2022
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Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion offers enhanced capabilities to attract new business
Now fully operational following pandemic restrictions, Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion has rebooted with enhanced capabilities and the versatility to host more events than ever...
Sep 5, 2022
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Inner West Council’s Enmore Road designated as first Special Entertainment Precinct Pilot
Sydney’s Inner West Council has launched a Special Entertainment Precinct Pilot for Enmore Road to revive live music and entertainment, activate local businesses and the night...
Sep 5, 2022
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NSW Government’s Createability Internship Program embraces disability
The NSW Government’s Createability Internship Program is delivering NSW artists and practitioners with disability, the opportunity to develop meaningful career pathways into the...
Sep 5, 2022
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Big Red Group appoints Brent Rutherford to new role of Chief Technology Officer
Big Red Group, has appointed Brent Rutherford to the newly created role of Chief Technology Officer, to lead Australia and New Zealand’s largest experience marketplace through...
Sep 5, 2022
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EVANZ to stage webinar launching 2022 industry Awards
In advance of opening nominations for its 2022 industry awards, the Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) is holding a special launch webinar explaining the...
Sep 5, 2022
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BCEC creates sensory zones for Great Hall events
ASM Global managed Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is improving accessibility and inclusivity at its events by introducing sensory zones in the Great Hall. The zones...
Sep 4, 2022
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