News: Venues
Schools Spectacular to showcase public education’s creativity and performing arts at Qudos Bank Arena
The Schools Spectacular – an event delivering outstanding youth dance and musical performances and incorporating state-of-the-art sound, lighting and staging is to be held at...
Sep 11, 2022
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Bell Shakespeare restages Shakespeare’s blockbuster works across Australia in 2023
Bell Shakespeare's 2023 season sees three new productions touring across Australia and to mark 2023 as the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, the company will stage...
Sep 11, 2022
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25th annual Australian Blues Music Festival to showcase 30 acts across multiple Goulburn venues
After setbacks from devastating bushfires and COVID, the 25th annual Australian Blues Music Festival returns in 2022 with renewed energy and enthusiasm, to be held from the 18th...
Sep 11, 2022
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Australian Sports Commission revealed to have underpaid over 300 casual staff in 2020
A staff entitlement review into the payments of casual staff in September 2020 by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) found 377 people were underpaid. As reported today by...
Sep 10, 2022
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Five Australian architectural teams shortlisted for Powerhouse Ultimo design competition
Five innovative Australian architectural teams have been shortlisted to participate in the Design Competition to renew Powerhouse Ultimo as the NSW Government invests up to $500...
Sep 8, 2022
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Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to report on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, Queen Regnant of Australia and New Zealand and...
Sep 8, 2022
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Rising cost of public liability insurance now impacting entertainment venues
The rising cost of public liability insurance, which has already impacted other industry sectors, is currently seeing hundreds of music and entertainment venues across Australia...
Sep 8, 2022
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Partnership will see concerts staged at Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium
A newly agreed Major Events Partnership between the City of Newcastle and Venues NSW will see international music star Elton John, perform at Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium...
Sep 8, 2022
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Artist impressions released for planned Bendigo Art Gallery expansion
City of Greater Bendigo has released artist impressions for the planned Bendigo Art Gallery expansion with the contemporary design featuring a white façade, in reference to the...
Sep 8, 2022
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ICC Sydney acknowledge innovation and communication as driving increased event attendance
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global has acknowledged strong leadership, a culture of innovation and a focus on sustainability as...
Sep 8, 2022
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Narellan Sports Hub now open for multiple state competitions
Camden Council has advised that Narellan is now home to one of south-west Sydney’s largest sporting complexes, following the completion of the second and final stage of the...
Sep 7, 2022
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PAC Australia Impact Awards recognise HOTA, Home of the Arts’ ArtKeeper program
The innovative ArtKeeper program developed by HOTA, Home of the Arts on the Gold Coast to improve secure and fair work conditions for artists across the sector, has been...
Sep 7, 2022
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Residents and visitors celebrate opening of Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre
The Hills Shire Council in north western Sydney has advised the opening on 3rd September of the highly anticipated, new Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre in Baulkham Hills was...
Sep 7, 2022
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Sydney Contemporary 2022 opens at multi-arts precinct Carriageworks
The opening to the public tomorrow of the Sydney Contemporary - Australasia’s premier art fair, in partnership with MA Financial Group - marks the first physical edition of the...
Sep 7, 2022
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Allianz Stadium impacted by complaints over seating failures
Venues NSW, owner and operator of Sydney’s Allianz Stadium, has acknowledged that the faulty installation of some seats marred the game experience for a small number of fans...
Sep 7, 2022
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New sports facilities for Delahey Recreational Reserve
Brimbank City Council has advised that the $3.8 million dollar upgrade to Delahey Recreational Reserve in the north west Melbourne suburb of Taylors Lakes, is now complete with...
Sep 7, 2022
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Presentation of PAC Australia’s Impact Awards recognise excellence in performing arts leadership
The Art House Wyong venue has been named as the Performing Arts Centre of the Year Award at the 2022 PAC Australia Impact Awards. Presented on Monday evening at the Sydney Opera...
Sep 6, 2022
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Vale: Michael O’Hara
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to learn of the death of Michael O’Hara, who headed operations for many successful exhibitions and events in Australia, South-East...
Sep 6, 2022
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Plans revealed for new domed baseball stadium in South Korean city of Incheon
South Korean retail group Shinsegae Group, owners of baseball team SSG Landers, has announced plans to build a multipurpose domed stadium in the city of Incheon. Shinsegae,...
Sep 5, 2022
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Australian Festival Industry Conference charts key future directions
With the festival and events industry having been through a turbulent few years, the recently held Australian Festival Industry Conference delivered the opportunity to hear many...
Sep 5, 2022
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Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion offers enhanced capabilities to attract new business
Now fully operational following pandemic restrictions, Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion has rebooted with enhanced capabilities and the versatility to host more events than ever...
Sep 5, 2022
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Inner West Council’s Enmore Road designated as first Special Entertainment Precinct Pilot
Sydney’s Inner West Council has launched a Special Entertainment Precinct Pilot for Enmore Road to revive live music and entertainment, activate local businesses and the night...
Sep 5, 2022
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NSW Government’s Createability Internship Program embraces disability
The NSW Government’s Createability Internship Program is delivering NSW artists and practitioners with disability, the opportunity to develop meaningful career pathways into the...
Sep 5, 2022
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Football Legacy Fund helps upgrade infrastructure and boost female participation
The NSW Government’s Football Legacy Fund will see local football clubs and players benefit from more than $6 million to help build or upgrade community infrastructure and boost...
Sep 5, 2022
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