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Cbus Super Stadium recruiting additional 40 hospitality and event staff for KISS concert
Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast is looking to recruit an additional 40 hospitality and event staff for the KISS concert – End of the Road World Tour’ to be held on 10th...
Aug 27, 2022
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Phantom of the Opera opening at Sydney Opera House a dramatic boost for live performance
The opening of Opera Australia’s production of Phantom of the Opera at the Sydney Opera House last night represents a return to the intimacy and impact of live performance which...
Aug 26, 2022
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Vale: Venue management professional: Warren Buckley
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to report the death of venue management professional Warren Buckley, the one-time Chair of the Asia Pacific Exhibition and Convention...
Aug 25, 2022
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New Snow Play and Activity Hub planned for Mount Hotham
Mount Hotham will receive a new Snow Play and Activity Hub secured through a $4.5 million investment from the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund with the...
Aug 25, 2022
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Nitro World Games come to Australia for first time and hosted at Suncorp Stadium
Nitro World Games, the largest global action sports event, is coming to Australia for the first time where it will be held at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on 22nd-23rd October....
Aug 25, 2022
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Fright Nights scheduled to return to Warner Bros. Movie World
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has advised that, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID restrictions, its Halloween inspired Fright Nights will return to Warner Bros. Movie World on...
Aug 25, 2022
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Light show inspired by Great Barrier Reef marks start of 60th Cairns Festival
The start of the Cairns Festival on 26th August will be celebrated with a laser and light instalment -Reef Light: Illuminate the Tropics from 6.30pm on Friday 26th August -...
Aug 25, 2022
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Pollstar rankings show resurgence of Australian live entertainment in first half of 2022
US-based publication Pollstar’s latest industry ranking show that the Australia’s live entertainment is rebounding with encouraging performance figures. After a slow start to...
Aug 25, 2022
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New Instructors announced for 2022 Venue Management School
With the return of the Venue Management School this year, the Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced two new Instructors along with the 2022 international guest...
Aug 25, 2022
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MotoGP launches its first Augmented Reality lens on Snapchat to innovatively engage with fans
MotoGP is launching a new Augmented Reality lens on Snapchat to offer fans a new, immersive way to engage with the sport they love, while the 2022 MotoGP™ World Championship is...
Aug 24, 2022
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Artesian Hospitality and Major Events Gold Coast announce inaugural festival partnership
Artesian Hospitality - a Gold Coast hospitality group behind Cali Beach Club, Surfers Pavilion and Bedroom Nightclub - is continuing its expansion into strategic markets by...
Aug 23, 2022
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ASM Global venues secure four of the top five rankings for Australia/New Zealand
Four ASM Global venues have secured a listing in Pollstar’s Top 5 Arenas in the 2022 Australia/New Zealand Focus Chart rankings for total ticket revenue. Number one ranking went...
Aug 23, 2022
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FolkWorld announces Jon Cope as new artistic director
FolkWorld Inc. - the parent organisation of the popular Fairbridge Festival - has announced Jon Cope as their new artistic director. Cope is a Fremantle-based musician with 40...
Aug 23, 2022
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MKTG expands team with multiple key hires
MKTG Sports + Entertainment, part of dentsu Sports International has today announced the expansion of their team with several key hires: Hugh Rogan as Sponsorship Account...
Aug 23, 2022
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Sweden-based Embracer Group buys theme park rights for Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit properties
Swedish gaming and entertainment company Embracer Group has bought the theme park rights to J.R.R. Tolkien’s intellectual property including The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit...
Aug 23, 2022
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South Australian Government reveals $10 million fund to back live music and festivals
Looking to revive the state’s live music sector, the South Australian Government is backing a new generation of festivals in the latest round of its $10 million See It Live...
Aug 22, 2022
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Melbourne's AAMI Park to get $25 million in improvements ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup
Melbourne’s AAMI Park will receive more than $25 million in upgrades ahead of the next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. Works at the rectangular stadium, which will be the first...
Aug 22, 2022
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Sprint races to be introduced at every MotoGP Grand Prix to enhance fan experience
Offering fans the best possible experience on track and off, FIM, IRTA, MSMA and Dorna Sports have announced a new Sporting Format to be introduced for the FIM MotoGP™ World...
Aug 21, 2022
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More than 35,000 tickets sold during Darwin Festival
The Darwin Festival 2022 which ran from 4th to 21st August saw more than 35,000 tickets sold across the event’s duration with 65% performances completely sold out. This year’s...
Aug 21, 2022
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Christchurch’s popular coin operated dance floor returns after $45,000 upgrade
Christchurch's popular coin operated dance floor, Dance-o-Mat, has opened at its new central city site following a $45,000 rebuild and upgrade – made possible by Gap Filler, the...
Aug 21, 2022
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Live Nation launches artist discovery platform in Hong Kong
Following a successful introduction in Australia, China and New Zealand, Live Nation’s Ones To Watch online artist discovery platform has launched in Hong Kong. the platform has...
Aug 21, 2022
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New East Arnhem festival spotlights Northern Territory musicians
The East Arnhem Live music festival, located just outside the township of Nhulunbuy, is expanding beyond the digital realm, to bring a celebrated collection of artists and DJs...
Aug 20, 2022
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Kiztopia edutainment theme park to open in Hong Kong
Singapore indoor children’s edutainment theme park, Kiztopia will be opening at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin, Hong Kong in September. The 1115 square metre attraction will consist...
Aug 20, 2022
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Major events help rebound of Victorian tourism and economy
The Victorian Government’s investment in major events has attracted more than 4.5 million attendees to events across sport, art, theatre, food and fashion - supporting...
Aug 19, 2022
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