News: Venues
Queenstown residents encouraged to support local hospitality venues on New Year’s Eve
In light of Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) Council having decided not to proceed with the annual NYE fireworks and music performances on Queenstown and Wānaka...
Nov 28, 2021
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Aerial Adventures high ropes course opens at Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre
A $1.5 million ‘Aerial Adventures’ high ropes course has opened for climbing at the Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre with the course opening coinciding with the imminent start...
Nov 27, 2021
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Joint operation underway to assist Byron Bay hospitality industry with 'schoolies surge'
A joint operation between SafeWork NSW, Liquor & Gaming NSW and NSW Police is under way to help hospitality businesses prepare for the influx of young people and the potential...
Nov 27, 2021
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HOTA announces details of inaugural summer exhibition
The Gold Coast’s Contemporary cultural precinct Home of the Arts (HOTA) has released details of a major new exhibition, 'Art Mixtape: Yours for Summer', opening on 18th December...
Nov 26, 2021
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Hotel operator Accor signs seven-year naming rights deal for Stadium Australia
Accor, the largest hotel operator in the Pacific region, has won the naming rights for Stadium Australia, with the Sydney Olympic Park venue to begin the transition to Accor...
Nov 26, 2021
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Adelaide Festival Centre reveals plans for interactive children's gallery
Adelaide Festival Centre has today revealed plans to open a new interactive children’s gallery - Children’s Artspace – which will become part of an international network of...
Nov 26, 2021
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GCCEC’s Adrienne Readings named Board Chair at Destination Gold Coast
Destination Gold Coast (DGC) has announced the appointment of Adrienne Readings as Chair of the Board, succeeding Paul Donovan, who served a 17-year tenure in this role....
Nov 26, 2021
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Nielsen introduces sports data and insight platform Stadium into Australasian market
Global measurement company Nielsen has launched Stadium, its new client engagement platform, into the Australia and New Zealand market. Provides single sign-on access to a suite...
Nov 25, 2021
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Community feedback sought for Newcastle Tennis Strategy
Looking to inform a new strategy that will guide the future provision and direction of tennis and bat ball facilities across the Newcastle local government area, Council is...
Nov 25, 2021
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Richmond FC reveals designs for $65 million Punt Road Oval redevelopment
The AFL’s Richmond FC has unveiled updated designs for its planned $65 million redevelopment of its traditional home at Melbourne’s Punt Road Oval. The plan, which will see the...
Nov 25, 2021
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Australia announced as 'preferred candidate' to host Rugby World Cup 2027
World Rugby has announced Australia as its 'preferred candidate' to stage Rugby World Cup 2027, with the World Rugby Council overnight accepted a recommendation from the Rugby...
Nov 24, 2021
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Live Nation announces further Asia Pacific expansion with appointments of experienced leaders Guy Ngata and Richard Tsuchida
Global live entertainment leader Live Nation has today announced two key appointments to drive its expansion in Australasia and the Asia-Pacific, with Guy Ngata named Senior...
Nov 24, 2021
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Work advances on new 20,000 seat arena in Yokohama
Development of the K-Arena Yokohama, a new 20,000-capacity arena currently under construction in Japan’s second largest city, is moving towards completion and an opening in the...
Nov 24, 2021
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ICC Sydney launches new outdoor entertaining service
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has today launched ‘Connect Outdoors’ - a new outdoor entertaining service allowing attendees to enjoy styled, reimagined...
Nov 24, 2021
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AAMI renews naming rights for Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
Insurance group AAMI has renewed its naming rights sponsorship of The Melbourne Rectangular Stadium for a further five years ahead of the return of live entertainment, which...
Nov 24, 2021
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Transformed Memorial Drive Tennis Centre to host blockbuster Adelaide International events
The newly transformed Memorial Drive Tennis Centre will play host to blockbuster tennis in early 2022 with back-to-back Adelaide International events. The world-class sporting...
Nov 24, 2021
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Melbourne Storm Group assumes full ownership of Super Netball's Sunshine Coast Lightning
The Melbourne Storm Group, owner of the NRL team, have become the sole owner of Super Netball's Sunshine Coast Lightning, following the announcement the University of the...
Nov 23, 2021
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Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Tours announced as commercial operators for Window on the Wetlands
Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Tours has been awarded the contract to operate the Northern Territory tourism experience, Window on the Wetlands, following an extensive Expressions...
Nov 23, 2021
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Innovative use of green reserve delivers new outdoor pop-up summer venue for Sydney
As a direct response to the COVID restrictions affecting the live music and events industries in NSW, Australian live music industry stalwarts Architects of Entertainment have...
Nov 23, 2021
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ASM Global grows Asia Pacific footprint with new Singapore regional headquarters
International venue management business ASM Global has announced that it is to dramatically increasing its footprint in the Asia Pacific region with creation of a new regional...
Nov 23, 2021
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Queensland Government roundtable focuses on improving women’s safety in licensed venues
The Queensland Government has focused on women’s safety at Queensland’s licenced venues with stakeholders from the hospitality and entertainment industry, community groups and...
Nov 22, 2021
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Luna Park Sydney counts down to opening of new Big Dipper ride
Luna Park Sydney’s project to upgrade its attractions with the addition of nine new rides is approaching completion with the amusement park icon looking to have all the new...
Nov 22, 2021
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New Chair named for Victoria's State Sport Centres Trust
Victoria's State Sport Centres Trust - which oversees the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Melbourne Sport Centres Parkville (State Netball Hockey Centre) and Lakeside...
Nov 22, 2021
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Melbourne Convention Bureau secures additional 40 business events worth $150 million
Melbourne Convention Bureau has announced their securing of 40 business events worth $150 million - adding to an already impressive list of future events for Melbourne. From...
Nov 21, 2021
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