News: Venues
KOJO secures fan experience production partnership contract for Stadiums Queensland venues
Integrated technology content provider KOJO has announced that it has won a competitive tender process to deliver fan-first experiences at Suncorp Stadium and The Gabba in...
Mar 29, 2023
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FIFA strips Indonesia of hosting rights for Under-20 World Cup
Less than two months before the tournament was due to kick off, world football governing body FIFA has stripped Indonesia of hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup. The...
Mar 29, 2023
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Ministers sworn in for NSW’s new Government as incoming Premier advises of end to suburban stadium funding
Following last Saturday’s state election, new NSW Premier Chris Minns has been sworn into his role - in what appears to be a minority government - with six additional senior...
Mar 29, 2023
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Architects appointed for design of Geelong’s 2026 Commonwealth Games Venues
The Victorian Government has appointed the architectural firms who will design Geelong’s two new purpose-built venues for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games. Melbourne-based...
Mar 29, 2023
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Customer satisfaction ranks high for Perth's Optus Stadium summer events
Over 650,000 patrons attended Optus Stadium over the summer season with the venue's mantra of 'fans first' highlighted in the customer satisfaction results. 92% customer...
Mar 28, 2023
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$46 million State Football Centre vested to VenuesWest and managed by Football West
The Western Australian Government has announced that Football West will manage the day-to-day running of the $46 million State Football Centre, including the management of...
Mar 28, 2023
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AIME post-show analysis reveals anticipated $200 million in business revenue
An analysis of the 2023 Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) held at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 13th-15th February reveals the 30-year...
Mar 28, 2023
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Envibe helps Lake Macquarie swim centres deliver impressive aquatic experiences
Lake Macquarie City Council recently introduced Envibe leisure management software at four of its aquatic centres to support water sports enthusiasts in getting the most benefit...
Mar 28, 2023
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Gold Coast Aquatic Centre installs temporary grandstand for swimming championships
The installation of a temporary grandstand is among the final preparations underway in South East Queensland as the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (GCAC) gets set to host Swimming...
Mar 28, 2023
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Nillumbik sporting clubs receive upgraded lighting
Victoria’s Nillumbik Shire Council has officially launched recent lighting upgrades at local ovals allowing more Nillumbik sporting clubs to extend their oval use for training...
Mar 28, 2023
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Australian Olympic Committee’s Matt Carroll calls for $2 billion investment to drive green and gold decade
Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) Chief Executive Matt Carroll has called on the Federal Government to back sport’s ‘green and gold decade’ with an investment of $2 billion...
Mar 27, 2023
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Camatic unveils world’s first recycled plastic stadium seat
Victorian-based seating manufacturer Camatic has today unveiled the world’s first recycled plastic stadium seat at the SportNXT global sport summit in Melbourne. Camatic, which...
Mar 27, 2023
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Major sporting facility upgrades completed at Blue Mountains’ Knapsack Park
An impressive new clubhouse and amenities building has been completed overlooking the sporting fields at Knapsack Park in the Blue Mountains town of Glenbrook. The new clubhouse...
Mar 27, 2023
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Works set to improve accessibility at Redland Performing Arts Centre
Work has started on an upgrade to improve accessibility for patrons at Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) in the Queensland coastal city of Cleveland. Advising that the...
Mar 27, 2023
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Nine previous Artistic Directors curate 2023 Adelaide Cabaret Festival
Adelaide Cabaret Festival is presenting its 23rd program in 2023 which will be curated by an all-star line-up of nine previous Artistic Directors, to celebrate the 50th...
Mar 27, 2023
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Upper Hutt City Council seeks trustees for Whirinaki Whare Taonga
Upper Hutt City Council is seeking applications from interested members of the community for three positions on the Whirinaki Whare Taonga Trust. The centre is a thriving arts,...
Mar 27, 2023
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Commonwealth Games Australia calls for Federal Government support for Victoria's 2026 Games
Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) has today called upon the Federal Government to commit the necessary preparation funding for the 20 sports that will feature in Victoria 2026...
Mar 26, 2023
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NRL reveals record match attendance figures through early season rounds
The NRL has revealed what it says is the strongest start to a season in its 115-year history, with more fans attending games through the first four rounds than in any year since...
Mar 26, 2023
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Ticket scalpers on Western Australian Government’s radar after first spot fines issued
Five individuals have become the first to face legal action under the Western Australian Government’s new ticket scalping laws, with the infringement notices relating to the...
Mar 26, 2023
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Thunderbirds vs Swifts Super Netball clash declared a draw after Netball SA Stadium power failure
In what Netball Australia has described as "very unfortunate circumstances" last night’s Super Netball clash between the Adelaide Thunderbirds and the NSW Swifts has been...
Mar 25, 2023
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Jerry Schwartz transforms Ibis Sydney Barangaroo into a gallery for Bald Archy exhibition
Dr Jerry Schwartz, chief sponsor of Australia’s premier satirical art competition, the Bald Archy Prize, needed a suitable gallery within one of his hotels to house the...
Mar 25, 2023
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Spark Event Group announces VIPeople acquisition
The Melbourne-based Spark Event Group has announced the acquisition of customer service staff specialist VIPeople – effective from 1st May 2023. Widely regarded as Australia’s...
Mar 23, 2023
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Sydney’s Accor Stadium transitions from concert venue to sporting arena
With posts erected for the rugby league season at Sydney’s Accor Stadium this week, the venue is transitioning from hosting a series of successful concert events to winter...
Mar 23, 2023
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New $30 million regional basketball centre to be built in Newcastle
The NSW Government has announced that it will fund the construction of a regional level, indoor basketball facility in Newcastle to be built opposite the McDonald Jones Stadium...
Mar 23, 2023
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