News: Venues
DARKFIELD’s multi-sensory experience returns to Melbourne
Darkfield’s highly popular multi-sensory immersive experiences are returning to Melbourne from 26th May with the season marking the Victorian premiere of COMA and EULOGY,...
May 5, 2022
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Mareeba pool heating and Roma campdrafting lighting among 104 projects to receive Queensland Government funding
Through the Active Gameday Projects fund, the Queensland Government is investing more than $9.7 million to build and upgrade playing infrastructure for 104 Queensland sport and...
May 4, 2022
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Promoter and producer Michael Cassel receives Honorary Doctorate from UOW
Renowned promoter and theatre producer Michael Cassel has been recognised for his immense contribution to the arts, both in Australia and around the world, with a Doctor of...
May 4, 2022
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Phive nears completion in Parramatta
With its vibrant red and orange roof now installed, Phive (5 Parramatta Square) - the $136 million community, cultural and civic building in the heart of Parramatta’s CBD - is...
May 4, 2022
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VMA announces 2022 Venue Industry Awards finalists
The Venue Management Association has announced the 2022 Venue Industry Awards Finalists. The VMA’s Venue Industry Awards is the leading Awards program within the venue...
May 4, 2022
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Victoria’s budget provides funding boost for creative sector and Commonwealth Games
The creative sector along with planning for the 2026 Commonwealth have benefitted from funding in yesterday’s Victorian Government budget. With $245.8 million in budget funding...
May 4, 2022
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Programs, events and infrastructure upgrades to leave a legacy for regional Victorians
Victoria is backing new programs to attract more visitors, upgrading tourism infrastructure across Victoria and hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games - all of which will leave a...
May 4, 2022
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Wallan’s Greenhill Reserve to be weatherproofed
The latest round of the Victorian Government’s Country Football and Netball Program will see more than $100,000 go towards reshaping, leveling and irrigation of Greenhill...
May 3, 2022
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Lismore City Council considers golf course for location of mixed-use precinct
Lismore is currently facing significant decisions about rebuilding options following the devastating floods that impacted the region in February and March this year. Lismore...
May 3, 2022
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Golf
Cedar Mill Group snaps up Secure Events and Assets and launches new AV division
Winarch Capital-owned Cedar Mill Group has acquired security and event services provider Secure Events and Assets (SEAA). SEAA marks the second major acquisition by Cedar Mill...
May 3, 2022
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Australian Sports Museum celebrates indigenous history of Melbourne Football Club
The Australian Sports Museum has partnered with the Melbourne Football Club to celebrate the Club’s Indigenous history with the unveiling of a new indigenous exhibit and the...
May 3, 2022
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ICC Sydney celebrates recovery of entertainment industry
The upturn of entertainment events in Sydney, has seen International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) welcome thousands of visitors to its Darling Harbour precinct along...
May 3, 2022
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Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide secure more awards
Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide has secured another national award, adding to its list of accolades, winning the Master Builder Association’s (MBA) National...
May 3, 2022
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Auckland’s Mount Smart Stadium to host first rugby league tests in two years
With the NRL’s Warriors set to make their return to Mt Smart Stadium in July, international rugby league will be seen first with a double-header at the Auckland venue on...
May 3, 2022
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Rugby Union returns to MCG for first time since 2007
The securing of Bledisloe Cup matches in Melbourne for 2022 and 2023 by Rugby Australia and the Victorian Government sees Rugby Union returning to the MCG for the first time...
May 3, 2022
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Hansen Yuncken highlights contribution of innovative construction to South Australia’s tourism recovery
Peter Salveson, Chief Executive of Australian commercial building company, Hansen Yuncken, has spotlighted the contribution of innovative construction to the recovery of South...
May 2, 2022
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Melbourne Convention Bureau launches its latest digital innovation
Melbourne Convention Bureau has launched the latest innovation in its digital suite to assist business event professionals with a new interactive video planning tool – ‘Ready....
May 2, 2022
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G'Day Group launches new dedicated conferences and events brand
To oversee its growing portfolio of regional event venues across Australia, Adelaide based G’day Group has launched a new dedicated conferences and events brand - Discovery...
May 2, 2022
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Redevelopment of Launceston’s Albert Hall eastern wing considered
The City of Launceston will this week consider a Development Application for the redevelopment of the Albert Hall’s eastern wing. The Albert Hall is considered one of...
May 2, 2022
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Muliple venues to participate in Melbourne’s inaugural Art After Dark event
Numerous venues will participate in Melbourne’s inaugural Art After Dark event, held over13th and 14th May, which offers an extensive program including First Nations live music,...
May 2, 2022
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Quayclean Chief Executive praises workforce for April achievements
Quayclean Chief Executive Mark Piwkowski has described his workforce as “teams of superstars” after completing the busiest period of event works across the country since the...
May 2, 2022
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Malthouse Theatre upgrades to boost appeal of Melbourne Arts Precinct
Melbourne’s Malthouse Theatre will receive an investment of $4.6 million from the Victorian Government to upgrade its facilities and enliven the Southbank arts precinct to...
May 2, 2022
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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre’s Peter King to depart Chief Executive role after 11 years
Peter King, Chief Executive of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), has announced that he will leave his role after 11 successful years. During his time at MCEC,...
May 1, 2022
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New football pavilion opened as part of MacPherson Park Recreation Reserve
Melton City Council has completed a new multipurpose football pavilion at its MacPherson Park Recreation Reserve. The new facilities replace the existing pavilion, which was no...
May 1, 2022
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