News: Venues
Nanjing ready to host World Athletics Indoor Championships
After a five-year delay, the Chinese city of Nanjing is counting down to hosting the World Athletics Indoor Championships from 21st to 23rd March. Nanjing - a city of 9.3...
Mar 8, 2025
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Indoor stadium at Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre gets official opening
The $12.4 million upgrade of the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre (WSAC) has been officially opened. The venue expansion comes complete with two new multisport courts marked...
Mar 8, 2025
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Australian Live Music Business Council ‘delighted’ by findings of Parliamentary inquiry into live music
Industry groups including the Australian Live Music Business Council (ALMBC) and music licencing body APRA AMCOS have welcomed recommendations in the newly report on the future...
Mar 7, 2025
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Geohex takes on naming rights for Wagga Wagga’s home of rugby league
Australian-made erosion control brand, Geohex, has secured naming rights for Wagga Wagga’s premier rectangular sporting venue, and the home of rugby league in the city. As a...
Mar 7, 2025
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Parliamentary live music inquiry delivers ‘practical and achievable’ recommendations to support the industry
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts has released a report recommending that the Federal Government introduce a ticket levy on large...
Mar 7, 2025
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Live Nation latest study reveals Gen Z craving ‘real-life’ experiences
A new study exploring the mindset of Gen Z has revealed a shift from being digital natives to a generation craving real-life connections, with 86.2% citing 'realness' and...
Mar 6, 2025
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24/7 Software enhances event operations for Sidney Myer Music Bowl
The implementation of cloud-based venue operations and safety management platform, 24/7 Software, is enhancing operations for the Arts Centre Melbourne’s iconic Sidney Myer...
Mar 6, 2025
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Wagga Wagga Council prepares its sportsgrounds for winter sports
Wagga Wagga Council has advised that with summer sports such as cricket now wrapping up, Council’s groundskeeping team will be preparing the fields for a great winter of sport....
Mar 6, 2025
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Eventbrite reimagines App to focus on personalised event discovery
Eventbrite is updating its consumer app to turn event discovery into an experience of its own – making it easier for young adults to get personalised recommendations, explore...
Mar 6, 2025
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Kooyong Classic tennis tournament returns to Melbourne after one-year hiatus
Long-standing fixture on the summer tennis calendar, the Kooyong Classic, is making a grand return, bringing world-class tennis back to Melbourne after a one-year hiatus. The...
Mar 6, 2025
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Lighting technology company Vailo placed in receivership
South Australian-based LED lighting and technology company Vailo has been placed in receivership reportedly as a result of a default on repayments to a major bank. Documents...
Mar 5, 2025
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GWS Giants reaffirms sustainability commitment with continued WOSUP partnership
The GWS GIANTS have maintained their position as the most sustainable in the AFL having announced the continuation of their partnership with War on Single Use Plastic (WOSUP)...
Mar 5, 2025
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Civic Reserve Pavilion delivers dedicated facility for Mornington Peninsula sport clubs
Mornington Peninsula Shire’s new $10.5 million Civic Reserve Pavilion marks a significant milestone for Mount Martha Soccer Club, Mornington Little Athletics and Mornington...
Mar 5, 2025
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Blue Mountains Council secures funding to improve aquatic centre energy efficiency
Blue Mountains Council owned aquatic centres will have their energy efficiency improved following Council having successfully secured funding from the Federal Government’s...
Mar 5, 2025
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Australia Zoo offers refuge for wildlife as Cyclone Alfred prompts cancellation of Green Day’s Gold Coast concert
The impending arrival of Tropical Cyclone Alfred in South East Queensland and its likely impact of native wildlife, has prompted Australia Zoo to offer its support as an animal...
Mar 5, 2025
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Live Nation announces rebranding of its Secret Sounds Connect marketing agency
Global leader in live entertainment, Live Nation, has announced the rebranding of its ‘Secret Sounds Connect’ to ‘Connect by Live Nation’ - highlighting a continued commitment...
Mar 5, 2025
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Technogym Checkup included in revamped Fremantle Leisure Centre
Fremantle Leisure Centre has announced an upgrade of its gym facilities, with the introduction of new strength and cardio equipment from Technogym as well as the Technogym...
Mar 5, 2025
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Brisbane's Thomas Dixon Centre to become an exciting new culinary destination
With the opening of Tom’s Kitchen on 12th March, followed by a premium dining restaurant later in the month, the Thomas Dixon Centre - home of Queensland Ballet - is set to...
Mar 5, 2025
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred prompts AFL to call off Thursday’s season opener at the Gabba
As Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to threaten coastal areas in south east Queensland and the northern NSW coast, the AFL has announced that it has called off its...
Mar 5, 2025
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Ticketmaster appointed official ticketing service provider for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029
Ticketmaster Australia has announced its selection by World Rugby as the official ticketing service provider for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029 -...
Mar 5, 2025
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Tasmanian Government releases new Development Application for Launceston's UTAS Stadium
The upgrading of the University of Tasmania (UTAS) Stadium in Launceston is moving forward, with a Development Application (DA) for main works now released, the Tasmanian...
Mar 4, 2025
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Billie Eilish tour sets new attendance record for Qudos Bank Arena
The Billie Eilish 'Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour' has set a new single event attendance record for Qudos Bank Arena, a TEG venue, located in Sydney Olympic Park and operated by ASM...
Mar 4, 2025
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Wollongong Art Gallery secures impressive array of diverse exhibitions
Wollongong Art Gallery has secured an array of exhibitions for 2025 including a mix of solo shows and group exhibitions, an updated art prize and an exciting schedule of...
Mar 4, 2025
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ICC Sydney spotlights Les Misérables spectacular as its record breaking live entertainment event
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has flagged its house records for the longest running event and highest number of ticket sales with...
Mar 3, 2025
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