News: Venues
VTIC and Melbourne Convention Centre partner to drive future for Victorian tourism and events
The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) have announced a new industry partnership to support the tourism and business...
Feb 4, 2023
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Directors appointed to new Stadiums Tasmania board
Tasmanian Minister for Hospitality and Events, Nic Street has announced the appointment of five members to the board of the new Stadiums Tasmania authority. Joining Chair,...
Feb 2, 2023
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Ed Sheeran concert attracts biggest ever crowd to Wellington's Sky Stadium
Pop megastar Ed Sheeran has attracted the biggest ever audience - a crowd of 48,000 - to Wellington’s Sky Stadium. The British star’s first New Zealand concert of his ‘+-=÷x’...
Feb 2, 2023
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Wayne Middleton to take up role as Global Vice President of Risk for Momentus Technologies
Following 16 years as principal of risk management consultancy, Reliance Risk, its founder, Wayne Middleton will step down as Managing Director to take up the role as Global...
Feb 2, 2023
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Expression of Interest process opened for building Commonwealth Games Villages
Ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the Victorian Government has opened the Expression of Interest process for the construction sector to build the Commonwealth Games villages...
Feb 2, 2023
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New $3.5 million indoor cricket centre opens in northern Sydney
A new $3.5 million indoor cricket centre has opened at Mark Taylor Oval in the northern Sydney suburb of Waitara with Mark Taylor AO given the honour of opening the centre in...
Feb 2, 2023
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National Throws Centre of Excellence opens at QSAC with a focus on winning medals
The National Throws Centre of Excellence has officially opened at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC) for athletes to perfect their training and performance in...
Feb 2, 2023
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Former Australian cricketer Aiden Blizzard joins fan-first agency KOJO as Business Director
KOJO Sport, a market leader in creating fan first sport experiences across Australia and New Zealand, has appointed former Australian cricketer Aiden Blizzard to the role of...
Feb 1, 2023
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Four Gold Coast aquatic venues co-host Swimming Australia’s annual National Event Camp
Four Gold Coast aquatic venues - the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Miami Aquatic Centre and Griffith and Bond Universities – are hosting Swimming Australia’s 2023 National Event...
Feb 1, 2023
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Australian hospitality businesses turn to technology for combatting staff shortages and economic uncertainty
The recently released 2022 Global State of the Hospitality Industry report by Lightspeed - a POS platform used by over 10,000 local venues – has revealed that Australian...
Feb 1, 2023
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New Zealand Events Association to host their awards at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
The New Zealand Event Awards (NZEA) will take place in the South Island on 9th November 2023, with Ōtautahi Christchurch winning the competitive Expression of Interest process...
Feb 1, 2023
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2023 WSF World Junior Squash Championships to be held at Melbourne Sports Centres
Squash Australia has announced Melbourne will be the host city for the upcoming 2023 WSF World Junior Squash Championships, with the support of the Victorian Government. The...
Feb 1, 2023
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First stage of redevelopment of Launceston’s UTAS Stadium to feature new grandstand
Set to include a grandstand with 1,000 seats, improved facilities for players and coaches and better food and beverage outlets, plans for a $65 million upgrade of the York Park...
Jan 31, 2023
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Australia’s Convention Bureaux unanimously vote for new industry peak body
Members of the Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB) have voted unanimously to support a special resolution to establish a new well-resourced peak body,...
Jan 31, 2023
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Ungerboeck rebrands as Momentus Technologies
Venue and event management technology leader, Ungerboeck has rebranded as Momentus Technologies, marking the company’s evolution to unify its organisation and vertical-specific...
Jan 31, 2023
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New speakers announced for Melbourne’s SportNXT 2023 conference
For its second year, SportNXT, a global summit designed to shape the future of sport, is establishing an impressive cohort of industry leaders who are anticipated to delve into...
Jan 31, 2023
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Demand for tickets sees FIFA Women's World Cup opener moved to Sydney’s Accor Stadium
The Matildas’ opening match of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup on 20th July has been moved from Sydney’s Allianz Stadium to the city’s Accor Stadium as a result of demand...
Jan 31, 2023
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2023 Australian Open attendance breaks records
The two weeks of the Australian Open saw multiple attendance records broken with 839,192 fans passing through the gates at Melbourne Park. With the tournament one of the high...
Jan 31, 2023
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Melbourne's Marvel Stadium to host AIME 30 Year Celebration
Best known for staging AFL, A-League and BBL action under its retractable roof, Melbourne's Marvel Stadium will host delegates at the upcoming Asia Pacific Incentives and...
Jan 31, 2023
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Netstrata extends naming rights for Sydney's Jubilee Stadium
Sydney’s Georges River Council has renewed a deal with property management company Netstrata for the naming rights to Jubilee Stadium, home of the NRL’s St George Illawarra...
Jan 31, 2023
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Live Performance Australia and Australian Live Music Business Council among stakeholders welcoming new National Cultural Policy
The Australian Live Music Business Council (ALMBC) and Live Performance Australia (LPA) have each welcomed today’s launch of the Federal Government’s new National Cultural...
Jan 30, 2023
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More media scrutiny of Melbourne's AAMI Park after A-League player injury
Mainstream media outlets have questioned AAMI Park not having an ambulance on standby following an injury to player during last night's A-League game between Melbourne City and...
Jan 30, 2023
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Adelaide Festival Centre celebrates 50th Anniversary with year-long season of public events
Adelaide Festival Centre will celebrate its 50th Anniversary this year, commencing with the launch of a new podcast and also including a special Festival Theatre concert in...
Jan 29, 2023
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Aftermath of Auckland flooding reveals four deaths
The aftermath of record rainfall and extensive flooding in Auckland since Friday has led to four deaths. The weather event is still impacting New Zealand's largest city, with...
Jan 29, 2023
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