News: Venues
Heritage balconies at His Majesty’s Theatre open to public for first time in 70 years
Historic wrap-around balconies at Perth’s His Majesty’s Theatre, once a prominent feature of the original façade, have been reinstated and are now open to the public for the...
Feb 12, 2023
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Venues NSW Chair Tony Shepherd steps down
High-profile businessman Tony Shepherd has resigned from his role as Chair of Venues NSW, the body responsible for NSW’s major stadia, stepping down from the board as of this...
Feb 12, 2023
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Man dies from suspected drug overdose after attending Sydney's Transmission Festival
A 26-year-old man has died after attending the Transmission music festival held within Sydney’s showgrounds on Saturday 11th February. 12 other festival goers were also taken to...
Feb 12, 2023
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Perth Festival 2023 commences its star-themed events
The star - themed Perth Festival 2023 commenced last Friday night with a dazzling free opening event in Joondalup and a host of sensational shows under way at venues across the...
Feb 12, 2023
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Long Reef’s new surf club building officially opens
Located on Sydney's northern beaches, Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club’s new building which will serve as an integral hub for the local community officially opened over the...
Feb 12, 2023
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ASM Global Asia Pacific appoints new Director of Marketing
Harvey Lister, Chairman and Chief Executive of ASM Global Asia Pacific, has announced the appointment of Australian convention specialist and marketer, Beverley Parker, as the...
Feb 10, 2023
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First Peoples' interpretive garden to surround Central Goldfields Art Gallery
An Interpretive Garden celebrating First Peoples’ culture will soon surround the Central Goldfields Art Gallery following a $225,000 investment from the Victorian Government....
Feb 10, 2023
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Singapore to host 2025 World Aquatics Championships
Singapore has been awarded hosting rights for the 2025 World Aquatics Championships, replacing the Russian Federation city of Kazan which had been due to stage the event. World...
Feb 10, 2023
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Major milestones in 2023 for City of Rockingham aquatic and sport facilities
The City of Rockingham is celebrating significant anniversaries in 2023 for four of its popular community assets. On 25th February the Rockingham Aquatic Centre will celebrate...
Feb 9, 2023
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New owners for Brisbane Arts Theatre
The Ad Astra Theatre Company has announced its purchase of the under threat Brisbane Arts Theatre. Operating since 1961, the historic Brisbane venue had been threatened with...
Feb 9, 2023
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TodayTix launches in Perth increasing access opportunities for theatregoers
Global theatre ticketing app, TodayTix, has today launched in Perth increasing opportunities to access affordable tickets to some of the country’s most in-demand shows. Embraced...
Feb 8, 2023
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New night-time entertainment and refreshed website for 2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show
With tickets to the 2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show on sale from today, General Manager of Agriculture and the Show, Murray Wilton has highlighted the event’s offerings for 2023...
Feb 8, 2023
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Splash Palace conversion to woodchip boiler better for environment and warmer for swimmers
Invercargill City Council, located in Southland New Zealand, has advised that Council-owned aquatic centre Splash Palace’s conversion to woodchip boilers has created a cleaner,...
Feb 8, 2023
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City of Kingston appoints Principal Architect for new aquatic and leisure centre
The City of Kingston, located in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, has advised they are one step closer to delivering Kingston’s new aquatic and leisure centre following...
Feb 8, 2023
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Sydney to host FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2023
Asia’s best women’s basketballers will face off in NSW from 26th June to 2nd July when the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup is staged at the Quaycentre in Sydney Olympic Park. Set to...
Feb 7, 2023
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Bree Pickering appointed as Director of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia
Bree Pickering has been named as the new Director of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia for a five-year term beginning 11th April. Pickering is successor to former...
Feb 7, 2023
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Sunshine Coast Council reveals plans for new indoor arena and expanded Kawana stadium
Sunshine Coast Council has unveiled its plans for a new indoor centre that will be enjoyed by the local community before, during and long after the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and...
Feb 6, 2023
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400,000 people expected at summer of major headline events at Sydney’s Accor Stadium
Accor Stadium's summer of concerts is underway with an expected 400,000 ticketholders set to see music superstars Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles in what will...
Feb 6, 2023
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PAC Australia partners with Auckland Live to deliver PTP Aotearoa
After two successful years delivering Australia’s only specialised training program for performing arts presenters, PAC Australia has joined forces with Auckland Live to deliver...
Feb 6, 2023
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's run at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre to end after four years
The multi award-winning Australian production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre is to end as of 9th July. When the final curtain falls, it...
Feb 6, 2023
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Geraldton Basketball Stadium multi-million dollar upgrades completed
The multi-million dollar upgrades to the Geraldton Basketball Stadium in Western Australia have been completed with the facility now including four new indoor courts. The GABA...
Feb 6, 2023
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New lighting adds to the upgrades completed at Diamond Creek Netball Courts
Nillumbik Shire Council has officially launched the lighting upgrade at the courts in Diamond Creek – a premier sporting destination in Melbourne’s north, with the lighting...
Feb 5, 2023
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Construction works pause around Milton Showground to allow the Show to proceed
Shoalhaven City Council has advised that construction works being undertaken to improve internal roads at the Milton Showground will be paused so the 2023 Milton Show can go...
Feb 5, 2023
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WNBL attendance record broken at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena
The Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) broke its attendance record tonight at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena last night with 7681 fans packed into see Southside Flyers take...
Feb 4, 2023
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