News: Venues
Plan looks to attract more events to Mackay’s BB Print Stadium
The Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC) events team has advised that it is developing a plan to help attract more events and enhance spectator experiences at the...
Sep 7, 2023
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Auckland War Memorial Museum receives Qualmark Gold Award for sustainable tourism
Auckland War Memorial Museum, for the fourth consecutive year, has secured the highly coveted Qualmark Gold Award for its exceptional commitment to sustainable tourism...
Sep 7, 2023
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Moira Shire Council invites community to help fundraise for Yarrawonga Multisport Stadium
Moira Shire Council, situated in northeast Victoria, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to be part of the Yarrawonga Multisport Stadium Fundraising Committee to support the...
Sep 7, 2023
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Apparent error sees Accor hotel group offer tickets for Taylor Swift’s 2024 Sydney concerts
Hotel group Accor will not be offering tickets for Taylor Swift’s 2024 Australian tour despite its rewards program advising that it would be making available previously...
Sep 7, 2023
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Sydney FC uses Storyblok’s CMS to boost match day revenue
Content management system Storyblok has revealed how it has helped A-League club Sydney FC build a digital stadium experience that generates a massive amount of engagement from...
Sep 6, 2023
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Visit Sunshine Coast showcases region’s Business Events assets to Brisbane buyers at Crocodile Hunter Lodge
Visit Sunshine Coast attracted over 50 leading Brisbane business event professionals to its annual Sunshine Soiree at The Crocodile Hunter Lodge, showcasing the region’s premium...
Sep 6, 2023
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ICC Sydney Human Resources Business Partner named national ‘rising star’
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) Business Partner, Ashleigh Vassallo, was named as the 2023 Australian HR Rising Star of the Year at the recently held...
Sep 6, 2023
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Controversial Hobart AFL stadium could generate $226 million a year for Tasmanian economy
A newly released cost-benefit analysis of Hobart’s new AFL stadium has found it could add $2.26 billion to Tasmania’s economy in its first 10 years operation. The report,...
Sep 5, 2023
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Sydney Showground to host succession of festivals and music events
Sydney Showground is set to host a succession of festivals and music events commencing with the recently announced Fridayz Live, returning to GIANT’S Stadium in November for a...
Sep 5, 2023
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Perth's RAC Arena welcomes new community partners for years to 2025
Coinciding with International Day of Charity (Tuesday 5th September), Perth’s RAC Arena has announced their community partners for 2023 to 2025. Following an internal staff...
Sep 5, 2023
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Her Majesty’s Theatre marks 110th Anniversary with special exhibition and guided tours
Her Majesty’s Theatre, managed by Adelaide Festival Centre turns 110 today and to help celebrate, the doors to the theatre are being opened to the public for a special...
Sep 5, 2023
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VMA joins with EVANZ to host After 5! Networking in Christchurch
The Venue Management Association (VMA) is joining with Entertainment Venues Association New Zealand (EVANZ) to present its latest After 5! Networking in Christchurch later this...
Sep 4, 2023
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Motorsport Innovation Precinct opens at Sydney Motorsport Park
Aiming to nurture the next generation of motor engineers, the Australian Motorsport Innovation Precinct (AMIP) has been opened at the Sydney Motorsport Park. Setting out to...
Sep 3, 2023
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Expanded site secured for City of Swan’s Ellenbrook Leisure Centre
The highly anticipated Ellenbrook Leisure Centre, situated in Perth’s northeast in the City of Swan, is to be built near the new Ellenbrook train station on a larger site than...
Sep 3, 2023
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2023 Australian Festival Industry Conference hailed as another success
A record attendance of more than 150 people engaged with the annual Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) at Luna Park Sydney on 30th and 31st August. The third edition...
Sep 3, 2023
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‘Melbourne Now’ one of most popular exhibitions at NGV’s Ian Potter Centre
The second edition of ‘Melbourne Now’ - a celebration of home-grown art and design - closed on 20th August having attracted a total of 433,575 people, making it one of the most...
Sep 3, 2023
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Port Phillip Council considers new 5,000-capacity live music venue for St Kilda
Melbourne’s City of Port Phillip council is considering a new 5,000 standing capacity live music venue to be sited next to the Palais Theatre as part of the St Kilda Triangle....
Sep 1, 2023
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NSW Government scraps $500 million redevelopment plan for Sydney's Powerhouse Museum
The NSW Government has announced that it is to scrap a $500 million redevelopment of the Powerhouse Museum in the inner Sydney suburb of Ultimo instead opting for “heritage...
Sep 1, 2023
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VenuesWest sets attendance record with over six million patrons in 2022/23
VenuesWest has reported on having staged its most successful ever year, breaking records for attendances, events held and financial support of high performance sport. During the...
Aug 31, 2023
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VMA announces scholarship for 2023 Venue Management School
The Venue Management Association has announced the recipients of its scholarship program for the 2023 Venue Management School (VMS). In a statement, the Association advised...
Aug 31, 2023
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Hangzhou organisers make final preparations for 19th Asian Games hosting
With the opening ceremony less than a month away, officials in the Chinese city of Hangzhou have advised that they are fully prepared to host the upcoming 19th Asian Games....
Aug 31, 2023
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2023 Ekka attracts crowds of 400,000
The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) has advised that 400,000 people have enjoyed Ekka’s most successful show in years. Benefitting...
Aug 30, 2023
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ICC Sydney doubles its contribution to NSW economy in 2022/23 financial year
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has doubled its economic contribution to NSW in FY2023. The venue attracted over one million visitors that delivered $600...
Aug 30, 2023
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Fair Work Ombudsman takes legal action against venue security services company
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Agile Group (Global) Pty Ltd - an Adelaide-based Indigenous owned and operated company - that provides nightclub...
Aug 30, 2023
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