News: Venues
Hong Kong Government excited by potential of multi-purpose Kai Tak Sports Park
Saturday’s official opening of the Kai Tak Sports Park has been heralded as marking the beginning of a new era for Hong Kong as major hub for events in Asia. Speaking at the...
Mar 3, 2025
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Transformation of Sydney’s Accor Stadium into motorsport facility for Race Of Champions
Sydney’s Accor Stadium, Australia’s largest rectangular stadium with a capacity of 83,000 is being transformed into a motorsport facility to host ‘The Race Of Champions’ event...
Mar 3, 2025
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Tenders released for Launceston Silverdome redevelopment
The redevelopment of the Launceston Silverdome is progressing with the release of request for tenders. The Tasmanian Government has advertised for a Lead Architect, Design Team...
Mar 3, 2025
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Para Sport Unit launches in New South Wales
Australia’s third Para Sport Unit has been launched by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Paralympics Australia and New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS). Funded by...
Mar 3, 2025
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Major surface upgrade announced for Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve Oval
Bass Coast Shire Council has announced a major upgrade for Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve Oval via $250,000 in funding from the latest round of the Victorian Government's Country...
Mar 3, 2025
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First speakers announced for 2025 Australian Festival Industry Conference
The Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) has advised of the first round of confirmed speakers who will appear at its 2025 event in Brisbane. John Rostron, Chief...
Mar 2, 2025
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Using Formula 1 tracks team-based RunGP running league gets global launch
Aiming to combine elite competition with mass participation elements, endurance racing series RunGP, the flagship series of the Global Running League (GRL), has been launched....
Mar 2, 2025
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Redeveloped Launceston Tennis Centre hosts successful international event
The newly redeveloped Launceston Tennis Centre has hosted the Launceston International 2025 offering a week of high-quality matches. The Launceston International has been locked...
Mar 2, 2025
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TEG appoints Simon Cahill and Jono Whyman as co-Managing Directors for SXSW Sydney
TEG has today announced that TEG’s Head of Commercial, Simon Cahill and SXSW Sydney’s General Manager, Jono Whyman have been appointed Co-Managing Directors for SXSW Sydney....
Mar 2, 2025
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Tourism Council WA welcomes $30 million commitment to transform Fremantle B-Shed
With close to 800,000 people having visited Rottnest Island in 2023, generating visitor spending of $283 million, Tourism Council WA has welcomed the $30 million commitment for...
Mar 2, 2025
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Dignitaries and entertainment stars come together for grand opening of Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park
The main Stadium at Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak Sports Park has hosted a star-studded opening ceremony featuring multi-generational local and mainland entertainers and athletes,...
Mar 1, 2025
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TarraWarra Museum of Art to open new cultural hub
TarraWarra Museum of Art, located in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, will opens its new cultural hub - the Eva and Marc Besen Centre - to the public on 4th March 2025. The Centre is a...
Feb 28, 2025
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Chengdu to Host FIBA 3x3 Women's Series 2025 season opener
The sixth edition of the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series will this year see the world’s best female stars face off in the downtown areas of 13 cities across three continents, taking the...
Feb 28, 2025
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Venue Management Association announces Mark Zundans as new VMS Chair
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced that Mark Zundans CVE, General Manager of The Gabba, has been named as the new Chair of its Venue Management School (VMS)....
Feb 28, 2025
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New report highlights crisis facing Australia’s Live Performance Crews
On behalf of CrewCare, a new comprehensive report – ‘The Issues Facing Crew Workers in Australia’ was compiled by Dr Ben Eltham, a writer, journalist, researcher, creative...
Feb 27, 2025
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AFL renews Marvel Stadium partnership with Delaware North
Leading entertainment and hospitality company Delaware North has re-appointed by long-time partner the AFL, to provide hospitality services at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium....
Feb 27, 2025
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Bodyfit expands at Glebe’s Tramsheds with new Group Fitness Studio
The Bodyfit Group has announced the opening of its newly expanded facilities, including a new group fitness studio at Tramsheds in Glebe, inner west Sydney. The expansion...
Feb 27, 2025
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Topgolf Gold Coast welcomes new 'Sonic the Hedgehog' in-venue game
Topgolf Gold Coast has welcomed a new in-venue game, developed in partnership with SEGA® - Topgolf Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog. The new game meets the fast-paced...
Feb 27, 2025
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Pudu Robotics transforms cleaning standards across global retail and tourism sectors
Pudu Robotics, a global leader in service robotics, is transforming the cleaning standards across over a thousand venues globally, including hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and...
Feb 27, 2025
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Recruitment for key roles underway at Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre
Recruitment for key roles underway at Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is ramping up recruitment ahead of its...
Feb 26, 2025
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Brighton Homes Arena secures funding for sustainable energy
The Federal Government, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), is funding two batteries for the Brisbane Lions’ AFL and AFLW club at Brighton Homes Arena to...
Feb 26, 2025
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Extended trading to help licensed venues reap benefits of Sydney Mardi Gras
Extended trading in NSW will see for pubs, clubs, bars and now restaurants reap the benefits during this year’s Mardi Gras celebrations. The NSW Government is extending trading...
Feb 26, 2025
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Campbelltown sports grounds benefit from $2 million upgrades
Four Campbelltown sport grounds are to benefit from almost $2 million worth of upgrades with the works, consisiting of field irrigation/drainage and lighting upgrades, taking...
Feb 25, 2025
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Papua New Guinea Government reveals stadium plan for new NRL franchise
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has advised that the country’s new NRL team franchise will play its home matches at Port Moresby’s 25,000-capacity Sir Hubert Murray...
Feb 25, 2025
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