News: Venues
WTA, ATP and Tennis Australia collaborate on new United Cup mixed-gender team competition
Aiming to showcase equality at the highest level of tennis, The United Cup - a new mixed-gender team competition delivered via a strategic collaboration between the Women’s...
Oct 28, 2022
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Students fill all 2022 Venue Management School and Leadership Institute places
Returning to the Mantra on Salt Resort in the northern NSW coastal town of Kingscliff from 5th to 11th November, the Venue Management Association has advised that all places...
Oct 27, 2022
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Launch announced for Event Safety Institute Australia
Aiming to enhance the safety of events, mass gatherings and venues, the Event Safety Institute Australia will officially be launched on 24th November at the Roslyn Packer...
Oct 27, 2022
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Kardinia Park Stadium Trust looks for operator for GMHBA Stadium Cricket Hub
The Kardinia Park Stadium Trust has advised that it is looking for an operator for the Geelong Cricket Hub, a 5-lane indoor cricket hub being constructed as part of the fifth...
Oct 27, 2022
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ICC Sydney continues to stimulate economy while driving positive social impacts
During September and October, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, will have hosted 100 business events and 138,000 event attendees - all...
Oct 27, 2022
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Development plans accelerated for future home of Brisbane Olympics Athlete Village
Development plans have been accelerated to transform Northshore Hamilton into a world-class riverfront precinct, which will be the future home of the Brisbane Athlete Village...
Oct 27, 2022
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$135 million proposal for Perth to retain High Performance hockey program
A $135 million proposal has been made by the Western Australian Government in partnership with Hockey WA to retain the High Performance hockey program in Perth. As part of the...
Oct 27, 2022
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Efficacy of Western Australia's Protected Entertainment Precincts legislation questioned
While the Western Australian Government has introduced the Liquor Control Amendment (Protected Entertainment Precincts) Bill 2022 in Parliament, its efficacy in enhancing the...
Oct 27, 2022
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Village Roadshow submit plans for $333 million hotel and function centre next to Warner Bros. Movie World
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has today revealed plans to add a 600-room hotel and convention centre next to its Warner Bros. Movie World property on the Gold Coast. Expanding on...
Oct 27, 2022
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New $3.5 million Bega contemporary art centre set for summer opening
Bega Valley Shire Council, on the NSW south coast, has announced the new South East Centre for Contemporary Art (SECCA), a purpose-built contemporary art space, will be unveiled...
Oct 27, 2022
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Female friendly pavilions and upgraded football pitches among 91 projects receiving Victorian Government funding
The Victorian Government’s 2022 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund is helping communities transform sports grounds, build female friendly change rooms, develop exciting play...
Oct 26, 2022
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New cricket training facilities installed at Wallan District Cricket Club
Wallan District Cricket Club has installed new training pitches and nets at their home ground at Greenhill Reserve made possible by $283,000 from Mitchell Shire Council, $50,000...
Oct 26, 2022
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eps announces new management team for Australia and New Zealand
Event infrastructure service provider, eps, has announced a new management team for the business in Australia and New Zealand. Dean Andreula will be responsible for Sales,...
Oct 26, 2022
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Venues and entertainment ‘disruptor’ looks to build and operate planned Brisbane Live arena
he development of the Brisbane Live arena and entertainment precinct, a plan advanced by ASM Global (Asia Pacific), has, according to media reports, attracted rival interest...
Oct 26, 2022
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dwp architects spotlight design awards received for Western Sydney's Eric Tweedale Stadium
Global architecture firm dwp | design worldwide partnership is a pioneering sustainable design practice that has delivered many award-winning projects praised for their...
Oct 25, 2022
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HKECIA welcomes support measures for convention and exhibition industry but urges government to lift travel restrictions
While the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) welcomes the measures of the HKSAR Government to support the convention and exhibition industry...
Oct 25, 2022
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Death of arts leader Sue Nattrass
Former Adelaide Festival and Melbourne International Festival artistic director Sue Nattrass has died this week aged 81. The former Adelaide Festival and Melbourne International...
Oct 25, 2022
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Interactive venue mapping tool launched by ICC Sydney
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has launched its Interactive Venue Map to assist event organisers to plan and promote their events at...
Oct 24, 2022
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Polytan Asia Pacific restores Arafura Stadium running track
Polytan Asia Pacific has delivered a $2.6 million renovation to the Northern Territory’s Arafura Stadium running track – restoring the track to its former glory and readying the...
Oct 24, 2022
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State and Federal Government to fund Aboriginal Cultural Centre for Western Australia
The Federal Government is partnering with the Western Australian Government to deliver the Aboriginal Cultural Centre with each Government contributing $50 million after jointly...
Oct 24, 2022
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EngageRM partners with Brisbane Broncos to enhance the club’s hospitality and sales experience
Melbourne-based sports and entertainment business technology services provider EngageRM has struck a three-year partnership with National Rugby League (NRL) club, Brisbane...
Oct 23, 2022
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Macedon Ranges Shire Council welcomes funding for key sports projects
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has welcomed funding for two key sports projects to revitalise netball facilities at Gilbert Gordon Oval in Woodend and to progress the recently...
Oct 23, 2022
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Business Events Industry Aotearoa appoints Sam Holdich as new board member
Business Events Industry Aotearoa has appointed Sam Holdich to the board as its Silver representative. He heads up Weta Workshop Unleashed in Auckland as Area Manager. Holdich...
Oct 23, 2022
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Tixel announces release of inaugural 'All Options Open - Ticketing State of Play 2022' research report
Entertainment and culture marketing agency Bolster Group and ethical ticket resale platform, Tixel yesterday announced the release of the inaugural All Options Open -Ticketing...
Oct 22, 2022
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