News: Venues
Community Open Day and Night announced for opening of Sydney's new Allianz Stadium
With the final piece of turf now laid and the last seats in place, the NSW Government has announced that tickets are now available for a free community Open Day and Night on...
Aug 1, 2022
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TDC spotlight their on-stage technical solutions for Sydney Theatre Company production
TDC – Technical Direction Company – have spotlighted their work with the team at Sydney Theatre Company to develop an on-stage technical solution for five moving LED screens and...
Aug 1, 2022
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Board appointed to lead Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation project
With builders having broken ground on the redevelopment of the Melbourne Arts Precinct, the Victorian Government has announced the appointment of the board to lead Australia’s...
Aug 1, 2022
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TEG appoints Toby Leighton-Pope as Managing Director of TEG EUROPE
TEG has announce that live music veteran, Toby Leighton-Pope, has joined the newly formed TEG EUROPE in the position of Managing Director. Leighton-Pope will oversee the...
Aug 1, 2022
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Sydney Fringe Festival launches full program of over 500 events across 50 venues and nine festival hubs
Sydney Fringe Festival, the city’s largest independent arts festival, has today launched its full program of over 500 events across 50 venues and nine festival hubs from 16th...
Jul 31, 2022
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RAC Arena Catering Manager acknowledged for lifetime career achievements
Kyllie Graham, the long-time Catering Manager at Perth’s RAC Arena, has been named as the recipient of the 2022 Lifetime Achiever Award for Western Australia at the most recent...
Jul 31, 2022
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Hong Kong Sevens set to return for first time since 2019
The Hong Kong Rugby Union has advised that it has received approval to proceed with the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens in November this year. Set to return for the first...
Jul 30, 2022
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Performers injured by falling LED Screen at Hong Kong concert
Two dancers and a patron have been injured during a concert in Hong Kong as a result of large video screen falling from its mountings above the stage. The accident occurred...
Jul 28, 2022
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Looking to reduce plastic cup waste Adelaide Oval will now serve alcohol in cans
Fans attending events at the Adelaide Oval will soon be served alcohol in cans after the approval of a new liquor licence for the venue. With the Adelaide Oval Stadium...
Jul 28, 2022
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ASM Global Advantage shows flexibility at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
The ASM Global Advantage ensures continuity and stability in the operation of its venues, by leveraging the experience, expertise, reputation and the professionalism of the...
Jul 28, 2022
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Australian athletes’ preparation for Paris 2024 boosted by French agreement
The preparation of Australian athletes for Paris 2024 Olympics has been given a boost following the signing of a renewed Memorandum of Understanding between the Australian...
Jul 28, 2022
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Dedicated working group seeks to maximise benefit of XXXV Olympiad for the Townsville community
Townsville City Council has voted to support the establishment of the Townsville 2032 Legacy Working Group that will seek to maximise the benefit of the XXXV Olympiad for the...
Jul 28, 2022
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Business Events Industry Aotearoa Survey shows soaring demand for business events in New Zealand
An independent survey commissioned by Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has shown that New Zealand’s largest business events industry tradeshow MEETINGS 2022 held in...
Jul 27, 2022
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Claudelands Oval named New Zealand’s best venue at NZEA awards
Transforming a green space into an outdoor concert venue has seen Hamilton’s H3 Group recognised at New Zealand Events Association's annual awards. Presented on Tuesday,...
Jul 27, 2022
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Belgravia Leisure announced as operating partner of Mount Gambier's Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre
The City of Mount Gambier has announced Belgravia Leisure as the operating partner of the state-of-the-art Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre. General Manager City and...
Jul 27, 2022
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Ballarat focuses on ensuring 2026 Commonwealth Games deliver benefits to the city
The City of Ballarat is focused on ensuring the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games delivers a legacy that extends beyond sport and delivers benefits to the city for decades to...
Jul 27, 2022
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Splendour in the Grass flooding disruption was foreseeable
Flooding that affected last weekend’s Splendour in the Grass at the North Byron Parklands were foreseeable, avoidable and dangerous to the environment according to media...
Jul 27, 2022
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Central Goldfields Shire Council advocates for funding to rebuild Maryborough Outdoor Pool
Central Goldfields Shire Council will continue to advocate to State and Federal Governments for $6 million funding to rebuild the heritage listed Maryborough 50 metre outdoor...
Jul 27, 2022
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Free hospitality courses offered in NSW to kickstart careers and alleviate labour shortages
A new NSW Government program aims to support the hospitality sector with a suite of fee-free short courses now available for people looking to secure jobs or further their...
Jul 27, 2022
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Upgrades at Geraldton’s Activewest Stadium set for end of November completion
Works on the upgrade of Geraldton’s Activewest Stadium are moving forward with work on the facility’s new roof approaching completion. Advising that the project is expected to...
Jul 26, 2022
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SERAPID elevation and transfer systems now being distributed by The P.A. People’s Venue Engineering team
The P.A. People has announced of its appointment as an authorised system integrator and installer of SERAPID Rigid Chain Technology in Australia and New Zealand. One of the core...
Jul 26, 2022
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Eplus Architecture appointed to revamp Wilsons Promontory precinct
The Victorian Government has appointed Eplus Architecture as principal consultant on the $23 million Wilsons Promontory Revitalisation project, which will rejuvenate the...
Jul 26, 2022
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TEG announces formation of TEG Europe
TEG has announced that its ongoing expansion plans will see the formation of TEG Europe, bringing together its UK-based live entertainment, ticketing, venue, digital and data...
Jul 26, 2022
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Canterbury Showgrounds to become permanent home of Christchurch Christmas Show Parade
The Canterbury Showgrounds will host this year’s Christchurch Christmas Show Parade as it makes its big comeback on Sunday 18th December following a three year hiatus due to the...
Jul 25, 2022
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