News: Venues
New Instructors announced for 2022 Venue Management School
With the return of the Venue Management School this year, the Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced two new Instructors along with the 2022 international guest...
Aug 25, 2022
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Perth Racing names Brock Neeling as Racecourse Manager
Perth Racing has appointed Brock Neeling to the position of Racecourse Manager, bringing extensive hands-on experience in the preparation and maintenance of turf and synthetic...
Aug 24, 2022
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre celebrates its staff
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre has celebrated “its greatest asset” with three quarters of its staff given a certificate of appreciation and shopping vouchers in recognition...
Aug 24, 2022
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Victorian Partnership Forum held to support delivery of 2026 Commonwealth Games
A Partnership Forum hosted today by the Victorian Government at the Melbourne Cricket Ground brought together regional Victorian councils, business, tourism, industry and the...
Aug 24, 2022
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Former Manly Sea Eagles executive launches new sport and venues consultancy
Luke Tucker, the former Chief Commercial Officer of NRL club the Manly Sea Eagles has launched a new commercial consultancy picking up work with VenuesLive, the new operator of...
Aug 24, 2022
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Darwin’s hospitality venues and vendors join Plastic Free NT program
Under a program called Plastic Free NT, a number of Darwin’s cafes, restaurants and mobile food vendors are making a significant change to their takeaway menus to help reduce...
Aug 24, 2022
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AFL’s Adelaide Crows reveal plans for new headquarters at Thebarton Oval
The Adelaide Crows’ search for a new headquarters appears to be over with the AFL club announcing plans to establish a base and home ground at the city’s Thebarton Oval....
Aug 23, 2022
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Artesian Hospitality and Major Events Gold Coast announce inaugural festival partnership
Artesian Hospitality - a Gold Coast hospitality group behind Cali Beach Club, Surfers Pavilion and Bedroom Nightclub - is continuing its expansion into strategic markets by...
Aug 23, 2022
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ASM Global venues secure four of the top five rankings for Australia/New Zealand
Four ASM Global venues have secured a listing in Pollstar’s Top 5 Arenas in the 2022 Australia/New Zealand Focus Chart rankings for total ticket revenue. Number one ranking went...
Aug 23, 2022
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Plan to transform Sydney's Central Station into vibrant destination
An ambitious NSW Government plan to reimagine Sydney's Central Station, with a hub of shops, restaurants, office space and housing constructed over the rail corridor has been...
Aug 22, 2022
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Cricket NSW’s new Centre of Excellence gets official unveiling
Cricket in NSW has a new home following yesterday’s official opening of Cricket NSW’s new state-of-the-art $60 million Centre of Excellence at Sydney Olympic Park. Cricket...
Aug 22, 2022
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Melbourne's AAMI Park to get $25 million in improvements ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup
Melbourne’s AAMI Park will receive more than $25 million in upgrades ahead of the next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. Works at the rectangular stadium, which will be the first...
Aug 22, 2022
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GameDay and Stack Team App partner to provide fully integrated product offering
A partnership between GameDay and Stack Team App under the umbrella of Stack Sports aims to bring products closer together via a phased release plan over the coming months, to...
Aug 22, 2022
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DHYBRID energy management helps Philippines resorts reduce diesel costs and emissions
A solar-powered microgrid from DHYBRID has resulted in five Philippines resorts significantly reducing their diesel costs and their emission. The Seda Hotel, Huni Hotel and...
Aug 21, 2022
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Newcastle Art Gallery collection most valuable of any gallery in Australia not located in a capital city
Newcastle Art Gallery's collection has been independently valued at $126 million, making the collection the most valuable of any gallery in Australia not located in a capital...
Aug 21, 2022
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Live Nation launches artist discovery platform in Hong Kong
Following a successful introduction in Australia, China and New Zealand, Live Nation’s Ones To Watch online artist discovery platform has launched in Hong Kong. the platform has...
Aug 21, 2022
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Major events help rebound of Victorian tourism and economy
The Victorian Government’s investment in major events has attracted more than 4.5 million attendees to events across sport, art, theatre, food and fashion - supporting...
Aug 19, 2022
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Singapore Night Festival installations illuminate Bras Basah.Bugis precinct
With the theme Rebirth, the Singapore Night Festival 2022 opened last night with installations illuminating the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct. The festival returns for its 13th...
Aug 19, 2022
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Outgoing AFL club President Peggy O’Neal to chair Commonwealth Games planning committee
Peggy O’Neal, the first woman to serve as a President of an AFL club, is set to take up a new role overseeing the delivery of the Victorian Commonwealth Games. O’Neal, who is...
Aug 19, 2022
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Looking to deliver ‘vibrant precincts connecting people’ VenuesWest launches five-year strategic plan
With the aim of being Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts, VenuesWest has released its Strategic Plan 2022-2027: Vibrant precincts...
Aug 19, 2022
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Increased demand for events sees Te Pae Christchurch launch new recruitment drive
With an unprecedented demand for events, Te Pae Christchurch is launching a new recruitment drive looking to fill a host of new permanent, fixed term and casual positions,...
Aug 19, 2022
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Indoor Sports Stadium and Entertainment Precinct among Penrith City Council’s $397 million WestInvest wish list
Penrith City Council has submitted a list of 37 projects worth $397 million to be considered for the $2 billion available to 15 councils and communities under the NSW...
Aug 18, 2022
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Qatar’s Lusail Stadium attains five-star rating for sustainability
Lusail Stadium, the main venue for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar, has achieved a five-star rating under the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS), an initiative...
Aug 18, 2022
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MCEC partnership with Skyfarm urban farmers sees significant food donations to charity OzHarvest
With the current increases in the cost of fresh food, there is an acute need to design food abundant city spaces. As such volunteers from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition...
Aug 18, 2022
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