News: Venues
Construction completed on Granville's Eric Tweedale Stadium
Construction and finishing touches on the $11.3 million Eric Tweedale Stadium, located in Western Sydney’s Granville, are now complete offering a new home for community sport...
Oct 13, 2021
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Vale: Neil Cox
Experienced venue management professional and long-time music promoter Neil Cox has died in Auckland. Perhaps best known for leading the rebuilding and restoration of...
Oct 13, 2021
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Business Events Industry Aotearoa awards PCMA DES Scholarships to New Zealand members
Business Events Industry Aotearoa in partnership with the Professional Conference Management Association has awarded PCMA DES (Digital Events Strategist) Certification...
Oct 12, 2021
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Bendigo Art Gallery chosen to participate in Victorian Government’s Vaccinated Economy trial
The City of Greater Bendigo, along with five other Victorian Local Government areas, has been selected to participate in the Vaccinated Economy trial due to its high vaccination...
Oct 12, 2021
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EOI offered for operator to control the Sydney Xtreme Dome
The new owners of Sydney Xtreme Dome, formerly the Sydney Indoor MX Dome, have announced that they are seeking expressions of interest to take control of the operations of the...
Oct 11, 2021
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National Sports Convention to spotlight transformational potential of community sport and leisure facilities
The upcoming National Sports Convention will deliver a live Keynote Session on Thursday 25th November spotlighting how prominent global thought leaders are creating the next...
Oct 11, 2021
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Victoria Government announces reopening plan with crowds to attend Melbourne Cup and concerts at the Sidney Myer Music bowl
Crowds will return to the Melbourne Cup and concerts at the Sidney Myer Music bowl and smaller venues across the state with the Victorian Government announcing a trial of its...
Oct 10, 2021
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Recreation Aotearoa responds to reports of customers abusing staff at New Zealand facilities
Recreation Aotearoa are aware of reports of frontline staff facing abuse from customers in recreation facilities, particularly at swimming pools and as such are, along with,...
Oct 10, 2021
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Reopening of Theatre Royal Sydney now scheduled for 2nd December
Impacted by the lockdown that has affected Greater Sydney, the reopening of the redeveloped Theatre Royal Sydney, originally scheduled for September, will now happen on Thursday...
Oct 10, 2021
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106 Architects joins Sports and Play Industry Association
The Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) has advised that 106 Architects (Studio106 Architecture Pty Ltd) has become a member in its Professional Services Division. 106...
Oct 10, 2021
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New opening date announced for Christchurch’s Ravenscar House Museum
Ravenscar House Museum - Christchurch’s stylish new art museum to be operated by Canterbury Museum - will now open to the public on 8th November having originally been scheduled...
Oct 10, 2021
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HKSAR Government extends Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Industry Subsidy Scheme
In response to demand from the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (HKSAR) Government’s...
Oct 10, 2021
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Penrith City Council’s collaboration with The Joan identifies opportunities for the Centre
Penrith City Council’s collaboration with The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre (The Joan) - one of Western Sydney’s most popular creative hubs – has identified new ways...
Oct 10, 2021
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Work starts on Victoria’s new $132 million State Basketball Centre
Work has started on Victoria’s new State Basketball Centre as part of the expansion of the Knox Regional Sports Park that, once completed in 2023, will host up to two million...
Oct 10, 2021
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Organisers insist attendees at Wanaka’s Rhythm and Alps festival must be vaccinated
With the New Zealand Government having announced that vaccine passports are set to be mandated for large events and public gatherings, the organisers of Wanaka’s Rhythm and Alps...
Oct 9, 2021
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Australia Council campaign urges vaccination as key to reopening of cultural and creative venues and events
The Australia Council for the Arts has today launched a nationwide advertising campaign, urging Australians to get vaccinated before returning to galleries, museums, theatres...
Oct 8, 2021
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WNBL agrees new broadcast deal ahead of 2021/22 season
With its 2021/22 season will set to tip-off on Thursday 2nd December, showcasing a wealth of quality Australian and international talent, the Women’s National Basketball League...
Oct 8, 2021
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Officials acknowledge COVID challenges facing Beijing Winter Olympics
Ramping up preparations with a series of test events in advance of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics 2022, Games organisers have acknowledged they "face great...
Oct 8, 2021
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New Zealand Agricultural Show cancelled for second successive year
The New Zealand Agricultural Show - previously known as the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association (CAPA) - has been cancelled due to COVID-19 for the second...
Oct 7, 2021
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Sydney Film Festival to be first major festival for Sydney audiences following lifting of COVID restrictions
The 68th Sydney Film Festival has officially launched its program and will be the first major festival to reopen to Sydney audiences from 3rd-14th November as COVID restrictions...
Oct 7, 2021
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New Queensland Ministerial roles announced in preparation for 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
In preparation for hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced new ministerial responsibilities and having reflected on...
Oct 7, 2021
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Sydney’s museums and art precincts announce reopenings
Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum and art precinct, Carriageworks, have announced their respective reopenings as Monday 11th October and Wednesday 3rd November 2021. The Powerhouse...
Oct 7, 2021
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces plans for domestic vaccine passports
The New Zealand Government is to introduce vaccine passports - that will likely contain a digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate containing a QR code - for use at major public...
Oct 7, 2021
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Business Events Industry Aotearoa conference postponed despite unveiling of New Zealand’s COVID roadmap
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) and Hawke’s Bay Tourism have announced the postponement of BEIA’s 45th Annual Conference in Hawke’s Bay until 2022 – with a New Zealand...
Oct 6, 2021
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