News: Venues
24/7 Software continues international expansion with Australasian launch
Cloud-based operations and safety management platform 24/7 Software has announced the acceleration of the expansion of its global footprint in Australian and New Zealand. The...
Aug 31, 2022
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Music Victoria report cites challenges of unpaid performances, closed venues and bullying
A newly released report from Music Victoria has revealed that the industry is facing major challenges as it emerges from the pandemic amid mounting business, cultural and...
Aug 30, 2022
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Fringe Ignite activates The Rocks for official opening of Sydney Fringe Festival 2022
Offering a free night of acoustic live music, Fringe Ignite returns to The Rocks this Friday 2nd September marking the official opening of Sydney Fringe Festival for 2022....
Aug 30, 2022
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Plans revealed to develop Sunshine Coast’s largest music venue
Hospitality firm The Comiskey Group has revealed plans for a new $35 million music venue, capable of holding up to 2,500 people, on the Sunshine Coast. The development, which...
Aug 30, 2022
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New Council-owned entity to run renamed Sutherland Entertainment Centre
Sutherland Shire Council has voted to have an independent not-for-profit company run its upgraded Sutherland Entertainment Centre - and that the venue will be renamed The...
Aug 30, 2022
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New interactive experience launched at ICC Sydney showcases First Nations traditional culture and stories
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has today announced the launch of ‘Gadigal Dreaming – The Sacred Country of the Gadigal People’ - an interactive experience...
Aug 29, 2022
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Wollongong’s first criterium track to open in time for 2022 AusCycling Masters
Wollongong’s first criterium track is almost ready to open with work having commenced on the track in Lindsay Maynes Park in Unanderra earlier this year. The track is due to be...
Aug 29, 2022
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ADCO Constructions awarded tender to construct Oran Park Leisure Centre
Camden Council, situated in the Macarthur region of Sydney, has advised that ADCO Constructions has been awarded the tender to construct the Oran Park Leisure Centre. The $55...
Aug 29, 2022
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Celebrity chef Matt Moran named Culinary Ambassador at Sydney’s Accor Stadium and CommBank Stadium and Optus Stadium in Perth
Renowned chef and restauranteur Matt Moran has joined Sydney’s Accor Stadium and CommBank Stadium and Optus Stadium in Perth in the role of Culinary Ambassador - bringing his...
Aug 29, 2022
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Lyndon Terracini announces final season with Opera Australia
Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini has today announced his final season for Opera Australia after 13 years at the helm of the national opera company. Terracini’s...
Aug 29, 2022
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LED sports lighting at Geelong’s Osborne Park to deliver increased opportunities
LED sports lighting at Geelong’s Osborne Park is anticipated to deliver extended hours for play and training, enhanced participation, along with increased opportunity for social...
Aug 29, 2022
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Funding secures seating upgrade for Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
Southern Grampians Shire Council has advised the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre has received $150,000 from the Victorian Government to complete important seating replacement...
Aug 29, 2022
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Blacktown City Family SportsFest returns in 2022 showcasing the best of local sport
Following a two-year break due to COVID, the Blacktown City Family SportsFest is returning on 24th September 2022 offering sports clinics, interactive sporting displays,...
Aug 28, 2022
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Venues NSW partnership with Rizer delivers memorable opening ceremony at Allianz Stadium
A partnership between Venues NSW and Sydney-based experience agency Rizer delivered a memorable opening ceremony for Sydney's new Allianz Stadium on 28th August, showcasing a...
Aug 28, 2022
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Works now underway on major upgrades to Perth Zoo
Works are now underway on a new café and separate function centre at Perth Zoo as part of a $16.5 million construction program. The café will create a new eating and alfresco...
Aug 28, 2022
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Penguin Island visitation to be restricted and new discovery centre will not proceed
Visitation at Penguin Island, a 12.5-hectare island off the coast near Perth and home to a colony of approximately 250 little penguins, is to be restricted during high...
Aug 28, 2022
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Cbus Super Stadium recruiting additional 40 hospitality and event staff for KISS concert
Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast is looking to recruit an additional 40 hospitality and event staff for the KISS concert – End of the Road World Tour’ to be held on 10th...
Aug 27, 2022
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Phantom of the Opera opening at Sydney Opera House a dramatic boost for live performance
The opening of Opera Australia’s production of Phantom of the Opera at the Sydney Opera House last night represents a return to the intimacy and impact of live performance which...
Aug 26, 2022
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MCEC to host 20th anniversary of Victorian Sustainability Awards
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has been named as venue partner for the 20th anniversary of the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2022 and sponsor of...
Aug 25, 2022
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Vale: Venue management professional: Warren Buckley
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to report the death of venue management professional Warren Buckley, the one-time Chair of the Asia Pacific Exhibition and Convention...
Aug 25, 2022
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New Snow Play and Activity Hub planned for Mount Hotham
Mount Hotham will receive a new Snow Play and Activity Hub secured through a $4.5 million investment from the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund with the...
Aug 25, 2022
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Nitro World Games come to Australia for first time and hosted at Suncorp Stadium
Nitro World Games, the largest global action sports event, is coming to Australia for the first time where it will be held at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on 22nd-23rd October....
Aug 25, 2022
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Wodonga community encouraged to provide feedback on bike hub proposal
The Wodonga community is being encouraged to provide input on a CBD bike hub that is proposed for Junction Square to support cycling tourism, including toilets, change rooms, a...
Aug 25, 2022
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Pollstar rankings show resurgence of Australian live entertainment in first half of 2022
US-based publication Pollstar’s latest industry ranking show that the Australia’s live entertainment is rebounding with encouraging performance figures. After a slow start to...
Aug 25, 2022
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