News: Venues
Empty Stadiums a sign of China's fading football dream
China’s relinquishing of its hosting rights for the 202s AFC Asian Cup is likely to result in new football stadiums built for the tournament standing empty. Seen as part of a...
May 29, 2022
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Vivid Sydney marks Queen’s 70 years of dedicated service
Marking the Queen’s 70 years of dedicated service, the Sydney Harbour Bridge will be illuminated royal purple on 2nd June for Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in a special one-off...
May 29, 2022
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Van Gogh Alive art experience to be centrepiece of Newcastle’s 2022 New Annual festival
Van Gogh Alive – the multi-sensory art experience that has globally attracted an audience of more than 8.5 million across 75 cities - will be the centrepiece of City of...
May 28, 2022
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Moreton Bay Regional Council reveals indoor stadium plans
Moreton Bay Regional Council has revealed plans for a 7000-seat multipurpose indoor stadium that it hopes will host boxing events during the 2032 Olympic. To be built as part of...
May 28, 2022
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Castlemaine Art Museum secures $6 million investment from Victorian Government
Castlemaine Art Museum, an Australian art gallery and museum in Castlemaine, Victoria in the Shire of Mount Alexander was founded in 1913 and is housed in a 1931 Art Deco...
May 28, 2022
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World records tumble at 2022 Australian Swimming Championships in Adelaide
More than 600 of Australia’s elite swimmers have competed at the 2022 Australian Swimming Championships at the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre held from 18th to 22nd May. With...
May 27, 2022
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Tasmanian budget backs AFL Team Taskforce and stadium feasibility study
As the state continues to push for an AFL team, the Tasmanian Government’s 2022/23 budget has provided $1.3 million for the AFL Team Taskforce and the feasibility study for a...
May 27, 2022
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Accessibility upgrades to benefit National Water Sports Centre
The Victorian Government is boosting accessibility to the National Water Sports Centre with improvements announced for the Patterson River Upper Precinct, which includes a...
May 27, 2022
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Work commences on Royal Arts Complex at Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Park Foundation
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Park Foundation has begun construction on its Royal Arts Complex, which is spread across more than 50 hectares in the capital of Riyadh. Designed by...
May 27, 2022
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ASM Global’s Rod Pilbeam set to move to part-time role
ASM Global has announced that Rod Pilbeam, one of the founders of the business now operating as ASM Global (APAC), will step back from his role as Chief Operating Officer to a...
May 27, 2022
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Council confirms management change for Central Coast Stadium
Central Coast Council has confirmed that VenuesLive will take over management of its Central Coast Stadium, tasked with bringing a diverse offering of sports games and...
May 27, 2022
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$14 million regional sports hub unveiled in Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour City Council has unveiled the $14 million Coffs Coast Regional Sports Hub Stage 2 Project which delivers a comprehensive range of sporting facilities that cater to...
May 26, 2022
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EEAA welcomes new board members and Vice President
Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia hosted its Annual General Meeting on 25th May 2022 and have announced the appointment of seven board members and a new Vice...
May 26, 2022
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Queensland casino operators to face tougher gambling laws
The Queensland Government is proposing tougher gambling laws to help prevent criminal influence and exploitation in casinos while also being a response to recent inquiries into...
May 26, 2022
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ASM Global announces executive management changes at BCEC
ASM Global APAC has announced its activation of long-held succession plans for Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC), the company’s flagship venue and one of...
May 26, 2022
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AFL crowds sink to lowest level in 26 years amid fans’ COVID concerns
The 2022 AFL season has seen crowd figures fall to their lowest level in 26 years, excluding the past two COVID-ravaged seasons, with average attendance after 90 matches...
May 25, 2022
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Australians relax their COVID-19 precautions
More Australians reported household members returning positive COVID-19 tests in April while fewer reported taking precautions against the spread of the Coronavirus, according...
May 25, 2022
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Ungerboeck debuts industry-first application for mitigating risk to events and venues
Following its acquisition of products developed by risk management agency Reliance Risk, leading global event software company, Ungerboeck will be debuting an industry-first...
May 24, 2022
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BCEC secures major US-based conventions
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has secured two large-scale, US based conventions anticipated to attract more than 8,000 delegates. Zonta International 2024 and...
May 24, 2022
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Sovereign Hill Ballarat to benefit from new event spaces
Victoria’s Sovereign Hill will expand with new event and cultural spaces following a $6 million investment from the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund. The...
May 24, 2022
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LPA looks forward to productive partnership with incoming Federal Government
Live Performance Australia (LPA), the arts and entertainment industry peak body, has welcomed the incoming Labor Government along with congratulating the successful Greens and...
May 24, 2022
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Te Pae Christchurch to host ‘sell-out’ New Zealand business event
Business Events Industry Aotearoa has advised that New Zealand’s annual business events industry tradeshow, MEETINGS is a sell-out with a record number of exhibitors set to meet...
May 23, 2022
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NSW consumers urged to check eligibility for ticket refunds
Consumers in NSW seeking refunds for rescheduled or cancelled ticketed events are being urged to check their eligibility details in sellers' conditions. Advising that while...
May 23, 2022
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Melbourne to replace Russia as host of FINA swimming world championships
Melbourne has today been announced as the host the 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m), replacing Russia as the host of the event. Originally scheduled for the Russian...
May 23, 2022
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