News: Venues
Australian Business Events Association reveals nationwide leadership roles
The newly formed Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has unveiled its nationwide leadership team with 15 roles set to support the new industry body’s commitment to...
Aug 30, 2023
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Seoul commences redevelopment of Jamsil Olympic Stadium as prelude to potential 2036 Games bid
As part of proposals to bid for the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has today commenced a major redevelopment of Jamsil Olympic...
Aug 29, 2023
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Waverley Council appoints Schiavello Constructions to complete Tamarama Surf Club upgrade
Waverley Council's upgrade of the Tamarama Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) is scheduled for completion early next year following the appointment of Schiavello Constructions (NSW)...
Aug 29, 2023
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Race day tickets for 2024 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix sell out in record time
Tickets for next year’s Formula One Australian Grand Prix have sold out in record time after their release yesterday. Suggesting that the Melbourne race could set a record for...
Aug 29, 2023
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Brisbane 2032 architecture alliance looks to encourage use of sustainable timber for new venues
Australian design practice Buchan has announced a partnership with Japanese firm Nikken Sekkei and USA-based sports architects HKS with the aim of encouraging the use of...
Aug 29, 2023
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Federal Sports Minister Anika Wells signals backing for potential Gold Coast Commonwealth Games bid
The Federal Government is reported to have offered support for a bid by Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate to rescue the 2026 Commonwealth Games. With the Victorian Government having...
Aug 28, 2023
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Keilor East Leisure Centre engages members with both live and virtual Les Mills programs
Keilor East Leisure Centre opened in metropolitan Melbourne in October 2021 after COVID lockdowns lifted in Victoria, and now has more than 5,000 members of all ages and fitness...
Aug 28, 2023
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Fitness
Adelaide Venue Management Chief Executive Anthony Kirchner stood down over Coopers Stadium ban on Melbourne Victory fans
Anthony Kirchner, Chief Executive of Adelaide Venue Management Corporation (AVM), the operator of the city’s Coopers Stadium, has been stood down from his role following...
Aug 27, 2023
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Current operator to be granted new 20-year lease for Fremantle Markets visitor attraction
One of Western Australia’s popular visitor attractions, the Fremantle Markets, has seen its future secured following a decision made by the City of Fremantle to adopt a proposed...
Aug 27, 2023
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Major sporting infrastructure upgrades completed for Penrith
Penrith City Council has completed a series of major upgrades to three of its sporting hubs - Parker Street Reserve sports precinct, Hickeys Lane sportsground, and Eileen...
Aug 27, 2023
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Pollstar report advises of records tumbling for Australian and New Zealand concerts
A report in USA-based trade publication Pollstar has advised of the strong performance of the concert and live music sector in Australia and New Zealand Building on 2022 PWC...
Aug 27, 2023
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Expressions of Interest now open for Newcastle creatives to present work at The Playhouse
The City of Newcastle has opened EOI for local creative and performing arts community to present new and reimagined works in Civic Theatre's intimate Playhouse Theatre in 2024....
Aug 27, 2023
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PAG buys Australian Venue Co. from KKR
PAG Asia Capital Limited (PAG), a Hong Kong-based alternative investment firm focused on the Asia Pacific region, has agreed to buy KKR‘s controlling interest in Australian...
Aug 27, 2023
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i-LEC Group awarded tender for Cairns’ Barlow Park lighting upgrade
i-LEC Group Pty Ltd, a privately owned and operated business, based in Cairns, has been awarded the tender to install the broadcast quality lighting at the Barlow Park premier...
Aug 27, 2023
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Refurbishment of North Sydney Olympic Pool maintains heritage elements
With the North Sydney Olympic Pool holding distinct heritage significance, the current redevelopment of the facility is respecting its neo-classical design elements. While its...
Aug 26, 2023
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Saudi Arabia to host Next Gen ATP Finals for next five years
The Association of Tennis Professionals has announced that the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah will host the Next Gen ATP Finals from the end of this year through to 2027. The...
Aug 26, 2023
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NSW Government scraps plans for all new Penrith Stadium
The NSW Government is reported to have abandoned plans to build a new stadium in the Western Sydney suburb of Penrith, instead opting to spend allocated funds on refurbishing...
Aug 25, 2023
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FIBA Basketball World Cup tips off with record crowd at Manila’s Philippine Arena
The 2023 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup has commenced with a record tournament attendance of 38,115 fans at Manila’s Philippine Arena. Being hosted by the...
Aug 24, 2023
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Inaugural Northern Tasmania Sports Facility Plan identifies shortage of netball and basketball courts
The inaugural Northern Tasmania Sports Facility Plan, developed by recreation open space and sport consultants Ross Planning, was endorsed this week by City of Launceston. The...
Aug 24, 2023
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World Health Organization launches healthy food action guide for sports event organisers
The World Health Organization has this week released a new action guide to help sports event organisers achieve healthier food environments in and around sports stadia and local...
Aug 24, 2023
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Penrith City Council revitalises Cook Park sport and recreation infrastructure
Recently installed outdoor fitness equipment and new LED floodlighting on two of the football fields at Cook Park, St Marys are among the several projects planned by City of...
Aug 24, 2023
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Cairns Festival to host 2023 Australian Performing Arts Exchange
The Cairns Festival which runs from today until 3rd September is hosting the esteemed 2023 Australia Performing Arts Exchange (APAX). In a synergistic collaboration, Cairns...
Aug 24, 2023
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Waverley Council hosts Australian Prime Minister at Bondi Pavilion restoration commemoration
Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos this week welcomed Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese to officially commemorate Waverley Council’s heritage restoration of the...
Aug 24, 2023
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Coopers Stadium bans Melbourne Victory fans for A-League Men games
Fearing potential fan violence, Adelaide Venue Management, operators of Adelaide’s Coopers Stadium, have announced a ban on Melbourne Victory fans attending A-League Men's...
Aug 23, 2023
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