News: Venues
Optus Stadium's Kerry Gamble awarded Live Nation APAC Study Tour Prize
Kerry Gamble, Venue Operations Manager at Perth's Optus Stadium, has been awarded the Live Nation APAC Study Tour Prize for 2025, winning a learning experience trip to the...
Sep 3, 2025
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Tixel report shows that Live Music remains a priority
Tixel’s fourth annual Ticketing State of Play: Australia report, produced in partnership with Bolster, has revealed a shifting but still resilient ticketing landscape as live...
Sep 2, 2025
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Former Tourism Fiji Chief Executive joins Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee as Chief Marketing Officer
Former Tourism Fiji Chief Executive Brent Hill has been appointed the Chief Marketing Officer for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (BNEOCOG)....
Sep 2, 2025
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EVANZ invites entries for 2025 industry awards
The Entertainment Venues Association New Zealand (EVANZ) has opened entries for its New Zealand Entertainment Venue Awards. Set to be presented during its upcoming annual...
Sep 2, 2025
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India and Nigeria bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games
In a move that reflects confidence in the Commonwealth Games movement, the governments of India and Nigeria have each submitted formal proposals to host the centenary Games in...
Sep 2, 2025
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Details released of Sydney Academy of Sport's new athletics track
The NSW Government has announced the project scope and timeline for the new athletics track at the Sydney Academy of Sport. Released at an athletics community briefing at the...
Aug 31, 2025
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Qudos Bank Arena secures Merit Award for Campaign of the Year at 10th Annual TechDiversity Awards
Qudos Bank Arena, owned by TEG and operated by ASM Legends, in partnership with multicultural marketing agency CulturalPulse, received a Merit Award for Campaign of the Year at...
Aug 30, 2025
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Super Netball announces 2026 season fixtures
The Suncorp Super Netball will mark its 10th season in 2026 with an earlier season start. Following the biggest season in the competition's history this year, the 2026 campaign...
Aug 29, 2025
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PCYC NSW clubs support local communities impacted by weather disasters
Local communities across NSW have this year been significantly impacted by severe weather events and natural disasters from cyclones to bushfires and historic flooding....
Aug 23, 2025
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Reusable Stack-Cup helps venues meet sustainability targets
An engineered solution to the real-world challenges of venue operations, Stack-Cup™ - a reusable, stackable cup system - is changing how venues serve drinks, engage fans and...
Aug 22, 2025
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Study shows women’s sporting events are big wins for cities
Cities and communities that host major women’s sporting events can reap wide-ranging benefits including tourism and economic growth as well as positive gender-related impacts,...
Aug 21, 2025
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Australian Bodyboard Titles commence at URBNSURF Sydney
The Australian Bodyboard Titles have officially kicked off with an Opening Ceremony and social event at URBNSURF Sydney. Marking the first time an Australian Surf Championship...
Aug 21, 2025
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Oscar Piastri honoured with Grandstand naming at Melbourne’s Albert Park
Organisers of the Australian Grand Prix are looking to exploit the popularity of F1 star Oscar Piastri by naming a grandstand at Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit to be named in...
Aug 20, 2025
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Federal and Queensland Governments sign intergovernmental agreement for 2032 Games infrastructure
The Federal and Queensland Governments have signed the Intergovernmental Agreement that will guide how they will collaborate on delivering the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and...
Aug 20, 2025
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Newcastle Basketball launches virtual tour of Hunter Indoor Sports Centre
Coinciding with the facility’s re-exhibition from 21st August, Newcastle Basketball has launched a virtual tour of the proposed Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC). The virtual...
Aug 19, 2025
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Wicket and Geelong Cats partner to expedite entry into GMHBA Stadium
The AFL’s Geelong Cats have partnered with leading facial authentication platform provider, Wicket ,to offer expedited entry into GMHBA Stadium through dedicated Express Members...
Aug 19, 2025
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Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre advises of new Facilities Director appointment
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has announced the appointment of Cliff Jones as the new Facilities Director for the ASM Global managed venue as it marks 30...
Aug 19, 2025
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Smart equipment company Pandag Tech introduces first commercial electric Robotic Mower
International smart equipment company, Pandag Tech, will present its flagship innovation, the PANDAG-G1, at AgQuip 2025, Booth I|16c. Held from 19th to 21st August, AgQuip 2025...
Aug 18, 2025
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Allianz Stadium playing surface remediation work looks to remedy drainage failures
Sydney's Allianz Stadium is set to be closed for sporting fixture for 10-weeks in order for a remediation project to fix drainage issues which have been impacting the playing...
Aug 17, 2025
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People’s Day at the Ekka attracts more than 70,000
The Ekka People's Day earlier this week saw massive crowds to view the showcased Grand Parade of champion animals, a packed program of special one day live entertainment shows...
Aug 16, 2025
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VMA opens scholarship applications and enrolments for 2025 Venue Management School
The Venue Management Association (VMA) continues to develop the next generation of high-performing venue professionals and has officially opened scholarship applications and...
Aug 14, 2025
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Sydney Showground partnership with Ocean Crusaders evolves venue role in event sustainability
Sydney Showground is taking its investment in sustainability beyond the event space and has entered into a 12-month partnership with ocean conservation organisation, Ocean...
Aug 14, 2025
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St Kilda Life Saving Club hosts men's health and wellness organisation WNOW
The City of Port Phillip has spotlighted the hosting of men's health and wellness organisation WNOW (When No One's Watching) at the St Kilda Life Saving Club. WNOW is a...
Aug 14, 2025
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Pickleball proposal not enough to save Warringah Bowling Club from administration
Warringah Bowling Club, a 122-year-old bowls club on Sydney’s North Shore, has called in administrators just months after hoping it could be saved by introducing pickleball...
Aug 14, 2025
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