News: Venues
Marriott Bonvoy partners with Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park
Aimed at promoting the development of sports, culture and tourism in Hong Kong, Marriott Bonvoy - Marriott International's award-winning travel loyalty program - has this week...
Mar 21, 2025
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Maud Page appointed as 10th director of Art Gallery of NSW
Following a competitive international recruitment process, Maud Page has been appointed as the new director of the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Page becomes the 10th director...
Mar 21, 2025
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Australia’s peak Aquatic Sports renew calls for legacy Brisbane Olympic aquatic centre
Ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Australia’s peak aquatic sports - Swimming Australia, Diving Australia, Water Polo Australia and Artistic Swimming...
Mar 20, 2025
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IMBA Theatre to be first Singapore venue dedicated to large-scale, immersive experiences
Set to open in December 2025, a new venue from Immersive Media Based Arts (IMBA) will be the latest attraction at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, merging technology, art, and...
Mar 20, 2025
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms financial backing for new Brisbane Arena
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being reported as having reaffirmed the Federal Government’s $2.5 billion funding commitment for a new indoor arena in Brisbane....
Mar 19, 2025
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Village Roadshow Australia 'not impacted' by Village Roadshow Entertainment Group's USA bankruptcy filing
The Australian-based Village Roadshow Group (VRG) has released a statement advising that is not impacted by the USA-based Village Roadshow Entertainment Group’s (VREG)...
Mar 19, 2025
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Newly opened Kai Tak Stadium to host Hong Kong Rugby Sevens 2025 tournament
Hong Kong’s newly opened 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium is hosting the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Rugby Sevens 2025 sporting spectacle being held from 28th to 30th March. The Hong Kong...
Mar 19, 2025
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Major revamp of Lyttelton Recreation Grounds nears completion
Christchurch City Council advises the upgrade project for Lyttelton Recreation Grounds is nearing completion. The major upgrade commenced in late 2023, and involves reorienting...
Mar 19, 2025
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Aligned Leisure contract renewed to manage Cardinia Shire Council's major recreation facilities
Cardinia Shire Council, located on Melbourne's southeastern fringe, has awarded its major recreation facilities contract to Aligned Leisure at the Council meeting on Monday 17th...
Mar 19, 2025
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Grassroots live music industry stakeholders combine to launch Australian Music Venue Foundation
Looking to address challenges facing live music venues across the country, key stakeholders have come together to form the Australian Music Venue Foundation (AMVF). Modelled on...
Mar 19, 2025
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Genesian Theatre opens production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth at new Rozelle venue
The Genesian Theatre has opened its production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth at their stunning new Rozelle venue in Sydney's inner west. Murder and madness take centre stage as this...
Mar 19, 2025
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Work commences on Australia's first Vietnamese Museum
Work is officially underway on Australia’s first ever Vietnamese Cultural Centre and Museum, with the first sod turned on the site in Sunshine – a focal point for Vietnamese...
Mar 18, 2025
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Centenary Park Golf Course celebrates 50 years of community, connection and Golf
This year, Centenary Park Golf Course, located in Frankston southeast Melbourne, is celebrating 50 years at its current location of being a popular golfing destination for both...
Mar 18, 2025
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New Council appointments for Australian National Maritime Museum
The Federal Government has appointed Dr Kevin Fewster AM and Dr Bülent (Hass) Dellal AO as members to the Council for the Australian National Maritime Museum for three-year...
Mar 18, 2025
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City of Sydney proposes Heritage Listing for historic Oxford Street venues
The City of Sydney is proposing for three historic venues along Oxford Street to be heritage listed following a study to identify important places for LGBTIQA+ communities. The...
Mar 18, 2025
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Theatre Royal Sydney confirms ticketing partnership with Tixly
Fast growing performing arts ticketing software company Tixly has announced its expansion into Australia, agreeing a partnership with Theatre Royal Sydney. The collaboration...
Mar 17, 2025
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LED Scoreboards enhance Alan Garden Recreation Reserve
Swan Hill Rural City Council has advised that the Alan Garden Recreation Reserve has been upgraded with the installation of new LED scoreboards on two netball courts and the...
Mar 17, 2025
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Blacktown City Council to expand Mount Druitt PCYC to help youth stay active, engaged and connected
Blacktown City Council has announced the expansion of the Mount Druitt Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), a major project that will bring even more opportunities for young...
Mar 16, 2025
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Splendour in the Grass’ North Byron Parklands home placed on the market
The 229 hectare home of Splendour in the Grass at Byron Bay has been placed on the market for potential development. With Australia’s largest winter music festival cancelled...
Mar 16, 2025
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Cedar Mill Group scales back plans for Lake Macquarie concert venue
Cedar Mill Group’s plans to develop a 30,000-capacity amphitheatre at Morisset in NSW’s Lake Macquarie region are to be scaled back with the Newcastle-based company now looking...
Mar 16, 2025
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Surf Abu Dhabi General Manager advises of venue’s role in developing a global sporting destination
Having hosted the inaugural World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour event in the UAE, Ryan Watkins, General Manager of Surf Abu Dhabi, has explained how the event not only...
Mar 15, 2025
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Tennis Queensland reveals plan for Tennis Centre upgrade for 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
An ambitious plan to add another eight courts and a 3,000 seat arena to the Queensland Tennis Centre (QTC) in order to host competition at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and...
Mar 14, 2025
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Vivaticket announces links with AI experience platform Tailoor
Ticketing and access control solution provider Vivaticket has announced a collaboration with Tailoor, a ‘phygital’ 3D AI platform that specialises in experience personalisation...
Mar 14, 2025
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Ticketek owner TEG impacted by allegations of ‘toxic workplace culture’
Allegations of a ‘toxic workplace culture’ at entertainment giant TEG have emerged in the wake of long serving Chief Executive Geoff Jones moving to the role of company...
Mar 13, 2025
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