News: Venues
Victor Wang announced as Director of Artspace
Contemporary Sydney art centre, Artspace has appointed Victor Wang as its Director to lead the senior leadership team, defining and shaping the strategic direction of the...
Feb 12, 2025
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Ingenia Holiday Parks backs returning 2025 Sydney Family Show
The Sydney Family Show has announced that Australia's leading holiday park operators, Ingenia Holiday Parks, will return as the event’s naming rights partner for 2025. Being...
Feb 11, 2025
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First phase of ChristchurchNZ research program reveals positive impacts of conferences
The first phase of ChristchurchNZ's three-year research program - The Conference Legacy Project - has revealed the positive impacts of four international conferences held in...
Feb 11, 2025
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Hawthorn extend partnership to stage matches at UTAS Stadium until end of 2027
The AFL’s Hawthorn Football Club and the Tasmanian Government have announced an extension of their 25-year partnership that will see the Hawks play four home matches in the 2026...
Feb 10, 2025
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SkyCity revealed as LIV Golf Adelaide entertainment venue partner
SkyCity Adelaide has been named as the official entertainment venue partner for LIV Golf Adelaide. Located on Festival Plaza on the banks of the River Torrens, SkyCity Adelaide...
Feb 10, 2025
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NBL welcomes more than a million fans through 2024/25 season
The NBL has advised that fans continue to stream through the turnstiles at record rates, with the League celebrating a million fans for the 2024/25 Hungry Jack’s Season....
Feb 10, 2025
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New Plymouth's Yarrow Stadium set for renaming as Stadium Taranaki as naming rights sponsorship ends
Just months ahead of the unveiling a brand-new East Stand, the more than two decades-long naming rights deal at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth is coming to an end. Manaia-based...
Feb 10, 2025
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Report launched by Melbourne Convention Bureau on positive impact of business events
The Melbourne Convention Bureau has launched ‘The Positive Impact of Business Events Report’, which offers an overview of the immense value that business events deliver. From...
Feb 10, 2025
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Hume Indoor Cricket Centre opens at Greenvale Recreation Reserve
The new Hume Indoor Cricket Centre has opened in Melbourne’s north at Greenvale Recreation Reserve, backed by $1.5 million from the Victorian Government and with Hume City...
Feb 9, 2025
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Sewer ‘fatberg’ forces cancellation of Bryan Adams concert at Perth’s RAC Arena
Perth’s RAC Arena has been in the news again with a sewer blockage forcing the cancellation of a concert by Bryan Adams at the venue last evening. Workers were called to the...
Feb 9, 2025
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Auckland consortium reveals plan for NRL’s 20th team to ‘unite the Pacific Islands’
An Auckland-based consortium aiming to secure the NRL’s 20th licence has released a proposal for a new team - Mana Pasifika - that would represent “the vibrant culture,...
Feb 9, 2025
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One Playground to launch premium gym in North Sydney
One Playground, Sydney’s fast growing boutique health and wellness provider, will be launching its seventh location – expanding into North Sydney in mid 2025. The four-level,...
Feb 9, 2025
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushes for development of ‘concert economy’
The success of Coldplay’s recent tour dates in the Indian cities of Mumbai and Ahmedabad has prompted the nation’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call for greater investment in...
Feb 9, 2025
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Pakenham Golf Course to no longer be managed by Golf Services Management
Cardinia Shire Council located on Melbourne’s southeast fringe, has announced that from 1st April 2025, Pakenham Golf Course will no longer be managed by Golf Services...
Feb 9, 2025
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Tasmanian Cricket Association Ground to receive major upgrades
The Tasmanian Cricket Association Ground, at Queens Domain is one of Hobart's most used cricket and football grounds and is set to receive a significant upgrade to its ageing...
Feb 9, 2025
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Geelong Sports Museum launches golf exhibition to coincide with 2025 Vic Open
Geelong Sports Museum at Kardinia Park has launched ‘The Spotlight on Golf’ exhibition, which will be on display for the next six months and coincides with the 2025 Vic Open at...
Feb 9, 2025
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RAC Arena management defends hosting of Kylie Minogue concert clash with Perth Wildcats NBL finals fixture
Michael Scott, General Manager of Perth’s RAC Arena, has defended the venue’s decision to hand the venue to Kylie Minogue’s entourage this week in advance of a concert by the...
Feb 8, 2025
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South Australian Museum to consult stakeholders on strategic vision
Extensive consultation and listening to hundreds of stakeholders and communities will be conducted over the coming months on the future of the South Australian Museum. The...
Feb 8, 2025
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New Zealand International Convention Centre to open in February 2026
SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited has announced that the New Zealand International Convention Centre, located in the heart of Auckland’s CBD, will open in February 2026 –...
Feb 7, 2025
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Australian Institute of Sport welcomes launch of QAS Para Sport Unit
Following the launch of the South Australian Institute of Sport (SASI) Para Unit in December 2024, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has now welcomed the official launch...
Feb 7, 2025
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Solar panel installation sees Auckland’s Go Media Stadium move to become New Zealand’s greenest stadium
Go Media Stadium is set to become one of the most sustainable large venues in New Zealand with the installation of over 1,700 solar panels. The panels will be installed onto the...
Feb 7, 2025
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AFL announces continuation of price freeze on general admission tickets at MCG and Marvel Stadium
The AFL has announced that, for the seventh consecutive season, it will maintain a price freeze on general admission tickets for all matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium across...
Feb 6, 2025
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Steel superstructure of One New Zealand Stadium now complete
Christchurch City Council has released a new video on construction progress of One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha showing the completion of the steel superstructure and marking...
Feb 6, 2025
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Digital Sports Business Summit looks to redefine the future of sport and technology
In an era where technology is revolutionising every aspect of sport, the new NSC Digital Sports Business Summit is looking to equip attendees with the insights and connections...
Feb 6, 2025
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