News: Venues
Perth Festival’s Björk concert will involve largest pavilion of its kind to be constructed in Southern Hemisphere
Perth Festival 2023 will involve the construction of a special 100metre x 55metre pavilion in Langley Park - the largest pavilion of its kind to be seen in the Southern...
Oct 22, 2022
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Attractions at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island attractions recreated in the metaverse
Yas Island, one of the world’s fastest growing leisure destinations, has been recreated in the metaverse as part of a project to recreate Abu Dhabi in the virtual world. The...
Oct 22, 2022
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Forgotten Perth theatre precinct reactivated with immersive festival
An immersive, one-time-only music and laneway festival presented by Otherside Brewing Co, in partnership with Crafted Events will revive a forgotten theatre and lost laneway in...
Oct 20, 2022
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Yawa Aquatic Centre secures excellence award for ‘Community Facility of the Year’
Mornington Peninsula's Yawa Aquatic Centre has won the award for ‘Community Facility of the Year’ at the 2022 Parks and Leisure Australia Awards of Excellence. Yawa Aquatic...
Oct 20, 2022
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Free open-air concert marks start of Sydney Opera House’s 50th anniversary year
The Sydney Opera House steps last night saw 100 choristers performing the first in a series of free open-air concerts celebrating the start of the venue’s 50th anniversary year....
Oct 20, 2022
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Olympic-sized Jodie Henry Pool opens in Logan
Logan City Council has completed a $9 million upgrade of the Olympic-sized Jodie Henry Pool at the Logan North Aquatic Centre in Underwood - just in time for the summer swimming...
Oct 19, 2022
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Kylie Minogue’s gold hotpants among items to be showcased to public in new Victorian arts attraction
A new $2.2 million Australian Performing Arts Collection space at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall will showcase some of the most treasured items made famous by Australia’s entertainment...
Oct 19, 2022
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Tennis Australia targets 900,000 fans for 2023 Open
Australian Open organisers are targeting an attendance of 900,000 fans for the 2023 edition of the tournament, which would mark a record for the tennis grand slam. Anticipating...
Oct 19, 2022
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Sydney Festival 2023 reimagines and revitalises forgotten spaces and familiar locations
Sydney Festival returns January 2023 offering an exhilarating program across 25 days from 5th-29th January 2023. Playing host to its largest lineup of international artists...
Oct 19, 2022
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World Youth Festival 2022 to be hosted in Bangkok
The fifth edition of the UTS World Youth Festival is taking place from 14th-20th November 2022 in Bangkok and will be held on the grounds of the prestigious Srinakharinwirot...
Oct 19, 2022
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Applications now open for round five of Live Music Australia program
With significant pressures and barriers still impacting businesses and artists, the Australian Government has opened applications for round five of the Live Music Australia...
Oct 19, 2022
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FIFA to support Indonesian venue safety changes as demolition of Kanjuruhan Stadium announced
World football governing body FIFA is to support a joint taskforce with the Indonesian Government that, in the wake of the death of nore than 130 fans at the Kanjuruhan Stadium...
Oct 19, 2022
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Sydney Opera House launches its year-long 50th anniversary celebrations
The Sydney Opera House has tonight launched its year-long 50th anniversary celebrations with a special new video work illuminating its famous sails. The 17-minute film...
Oct 18, 2022
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Artesian Hospitality announces partnership for Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500
Queensland hospitality group, Artesian Hospitality, is expanding into new entertainment spaces and has today announced its partnership with Boost Mobile for the Boost Mobile...
Oct 18, 2022
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The P.A People continue to deliver technical solutions for local and international events
From fun runs to NRL Grand Finals, The P.A. People’s Event Communications team have recently delivered technical solutions and equipment for a broad range of local and...
Oct 18, 2022
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AFL commits to developing more than 250 new club ovals over five years
The AFL Commission’s recent advice that it will commit 10% of gross League revenue to the sport at community-level, is set to see a remarkable level of investment into community...
Oct 17, 2022
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ChristchurchNZ Business Events appoints new Business Development Manager
Jeanette Henshaw has been appointed by ChristchurchNZ Business Events to the new role of Business Development Manager – New Zealand and will commence in her new role on 31st...
Oct 17, 2022
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Goulburn continues to secure high quality tournaments
Upgrades to existing sporting facilities and the addition of new infrastructure has contributed to strengthening Goulburn’s reputation as a premiere sporting destination and the...
Oct 17, 2022
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No camping allowed at Kiama Showground or Chapman Oval this summer
Kiama Council has advised it will not be providing overflow camping sites at the Kiama Showground and Chapman Oval this summer. Through its Kiama Coast Holiday Parks, Council...
Oct 17, 2022
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Singapore indoor children’s edutainment theme park, Kiztopia opens in Hong Kong
Singapore indoor children’s edutainment theme park, Kiztopia has opened at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin, Hong Kong with the 1115 square metre attraction consisting of 15 play areas...
Oct 17, 2022
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Bendigo Agricultural Show cancelled due to floods
The City of Greater Bendigo has advised that due to the current flood event and with Bendigo serving as a critical evacuation centre for central and northern Victoria, the 2022...
Oct 16, 2022
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Qatar named as host for AFC Asian Cup 2023
The Executive Committee of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed that Qatar will be the host nation of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. With China having stepped...
Oct 16, 2022
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Kirstie McNulty appointed as new manager for Te Pae Christchurch
Kirstie McNulty has been appointed by Ōtākaro Limited, the owner of Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, to oversee the new facility and manage its relationship with the venue...
Oct 16, 2022
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BEIA appoints Chris Peak as new Events Manager
Business Events Industry Aotearoa has appointed Chris Peak as Events Manager, responsible for BEIA’s key events including the annual MEETINGS exhibition. Peak will commence in...
Oct 16, 2022
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