News: Venues
Bendigo Stadium Limited announces new Chief Executive appointment
Bendigo Stadium Limited has announced the appointment of local business identity Dennis Bice as its new Chief Executive. Bice comes to the role from almost four years at the...
Oct 6, 2021
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$500,000 invested in facilities at City of Logan's Meakin Park to encourage more female participation in football
Through the Female Facilities Program, the Queensland Government has invested $500,000 in more female-friendly change facilities at Meakin Park, Slacks Creek - located in the...
Oct 6, 2021
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Applications now open for Victoria’s National Business Event Program
Applications are now open for the next round of Victoria’s National Business Events Program, offering eligible event organisers more choice and more cash to offset costs for...
Oct 5, 2021
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Ticketmaster commissions two-part film series promoting Australia’s path to the return of live events
Aiming to drive a return to live entertainment, Ticketmaster has commissioned two short films - Radical Hope and Back To Live - explore the impact the pandemic has had on...
Oct 4, 2021
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TAFE NSW launches free online course for those seeking entry into the events industry
As a pathway into the events industry, giving job seekers the chance to upskill or kick-start a new career, TAFE NSW has launched a new free Lockdown Learning online course....
Oct 4, 2021
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MSL Solutions acquires Australian POS business OrderMate for $7.5million
Global hospitality venues technology provider, MSL Solutions Limited has acquired Australian Point of Sale (POS) business OrderMate for $7.5million which will see MSL expand its...
Oct 4, 2021
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Quayclean says cleaning industry needs Student Visa hours parity
COVID will continue to pose a significant health and welfare threat to Australian business operators, schools, public venues, and major sites unless the cleaning industry is...
Oct 4, 2021
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra unveils 2022 Season
To mark the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s 75th anniversary, headlining the Orchestra’s 2022 Season are epic symphonies from the classical canon, world premieres by Australian...
Oct 4, 2021
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Revised NSW reopening roadmap will see early opening of indoor pools for lessons
The NSW Government’s latest advice on the reopening of Greater Sydney’s economy indicates that when the state reaches an 80% level of full vaccination an increased number of...
Oct 3, 2021
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Ticketmaster and Marvel Stadium extend multi-decade partnership
Ticketmaster Australia has announced that it has renewed its long-term partnership with Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium. The relationship, which will ultimately span over 30 years,...
Oct 3, 2021
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UAE venues to operate at 70% capacity for Twenty20 World Cup
The organisers of the Twenty20 World Cup have advised that host venues in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will operate at 70% capacity during the tournament. The UAE is...
Oct 3, 2021
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2021 Perth Royal Show organisers delighted with attendance levels
Advising that the 2021 Perth Royal Show has been proving to be Western Australia’s “biggest ticket” over the past week, organisers have thanked all involved in making the event...
Oct 1, 2021
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Glenn Bourke to step down as Hamilton Island Chief Executive
Hamilton Island Enterprises has announced that after 14-years with the company, Chief Executive Glenn Bourke has advised the Board of his intention to step down from the role by...
Oct 1, 2021
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Ticketmaster technology helps deliver successful AFL finals series
Having sold the tickets for Optus Stadium’s sell out AFL Grand Final last weekend, Ticketmaster has shared its experience of helping the League deliver its successful finals...
Oct 1, 2021
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Business Events Council of Australia critical of Government plans to shutdown COVID Disaster Payments
The Business Events Council of Australia is concerned and disappointed with the Australian Government’s announcement to withdraw COVID-19 Disaster Payments in line with...
Sep 30, 2021
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More than 300,000 jabs administered at Qudos Bank Arena vaccination centre
Qudos Bank Arena’s support of NSW Health’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout in Western Sydney has seen the venue’s team of dedicated staff play a critical role, with the quarter of...
Sep 30, 2021
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Formula 1 adds Qatar race to 2021 schedule with 10-year deal to begin in 2023
Formula 1 has announced that a Grand Prix race in Qatar has been added to its 2021 calendar. Completing the sport’s 22 race schedule for 2021, including the rescheduled Turkey,...
Sep 30, 2021
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Tourism WA secures five high-profile hockey events
Tourism WA has secured five high-profile hockey events - to be played at Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University and at some of the best hockey venues in Western Australia -...
Sep 30, 2021
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Rising Coronavirus cases sees Suncorp Stadium crowd capped at 75% for NRL Grand Final
With a rise in Coronavirus cases in Brisbane over recent days prompting speculation that this Sunday’s NRL Grand Final might be postponed or relocated, Queensland Premier...
Sep 30, 2021
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China to restrict Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics tickets to residents
Organisers of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics have informed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that overseas visitors will not be allowed to attend the 2022...
Sep 30, 2021
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Event technology platform HeadBox launches in Western Australia
HeadBox, an event technology platform that matches event organisers with suitable venues goes live tomorrow in Western Australia having launched in Sydney and Brisbane earlier...
Sep 30, 2021
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General Manager Ross Steele shares updates on Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre General Manager, Ross Steele has shared updates on the venue’s progress and notes that with the opening having been pushed out to December...
Sep 30, 2021
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World’s tallest indoor coaster ride opens in Qatar
Indoor experiential theme park, Quest - located inside the Doha Oasis, Qatar - has announced the completion and soft opening of Epiq, the World’s Tallest Indoor Coaster....
Sep 30, 2021
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EEAA announces new Board of Directors and welcomes Nicole Walker as President
Following their Annual General Meeting on 28th September, the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia has announced a strong and diverse newly constituted Board of...
Sep 29, 2021
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