News: Venues
ArtHouse at RACV Goldfields Resort hosts ‘Big Things’ Art Exhibition
In recognition of Australians’ fascination with ‘big things’ - large-scale tourist attractions scattered across the country - ArtHouse at RACV Goldfields Resort has opened its...
Jan 13, 2025
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Community consultation sought for new Playford sports facility
With planning underway for a new sports facility located in the growing Adelaide northern suburb of Riverlea Park, the City of Playford has commenced community engagement for...
Jan 13, 2025
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Hockey Australia and Hockey Queensland cite Gold Coast Hockey Centre as ideal venue for 2032 Olympics and Paralympics
In a joint submission to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games 100 Day Review, Hockey Queensland and Hockey Australia have suggested the Gold Coast Hockey Centre (GCHC)...
Jan 12, 2025
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Lifesaving defibrillators installed across City of Casey facilities
The City of Casey, located in the outer south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, has installed new emergency defibrillators across public spaces frequented by older people. The...
Jan 12, 2025
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Port Adelaide Football Club’s Alberton Oval to receive $35 million upgrade
Port Adelaide Football Club’s Alberton Oval is to be transformed with a $35 million upgrade. The South Australian Government will invest $17 million over four years to help...
Jan 12, 2025
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Melbourne and Olympic Parks invests $20 million in venue upgrades ahead of Australian Open
In advance of the Australian Open and its schedule of year-round events in 2025, Melbourne & Olympic Parks (M&OP) has unveiled a more than $20 million upgrade program. The...
Jan 12, 2025
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Tasmanian Showgrounds to receive upgrades
10 Tasmanian agricultural show societies have been granted funds through the Tasmanian Government’s 2024-25 Agricultural Show Development Grants Program. Livestock yard...
Jan 12, 2025
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Construction underway on Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre project
Following the construction tender for Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre having been awarded by Wanneroo Council to Western Australian based PS Structures Pty Ltd, the...
Jan 12, 2025
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Tennis fans converge on Melbourne Park for start of Australian Open
The Australian Open which gets underway today has seen tennis fans converge on Melbourne Park with the event anticipated to attract hundreds of thousands of people to Melbourne....
Jan 11, 2025
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Defibrillators now mandatory in public facilities in South Australia
New legislation in South Australia aims to ensure that more life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are available to deal with cardiac emergencies. In effect from...
Jan 11, 2025
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Gold Coast City Council makes case to stage Brisbane 2032 aquatic events
Gold Coast City Council is advocating to host a number of marquee sporting events - including swimming - for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. Gold Coast Mayor Tom...
Jan 10, 2025
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Ticketmaster enables enhanced Apple Wallet ticket experience for Australian Open
The Australian Open will be the first event in Australia to give fans a new and enhanced ticket experience in Apple Wallet. Having been the first ticketing company globally to...
Jan 10, 2025
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New World Rugby partnership looks to redefine fan experience
World Rugby has announced an exclusive agreement with Sports Travel and Hospitality (STH) which it says will “redefine the premium fan experience” through the next three men’s...
Jan 10, 2025
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UK live entertainment industry welcomes proposals to crack down on ticket scalping
Moves by the UK Government to legislate a cap on the price of resold tickets for concerts, live sport and other events has been hailed by figures in the live entertainment and...
Jan 10, 2025
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Latest AO Startups includes seven more companies
A second group of start-ups pioneering new fan and event technologies has joined the innovative AO StartUps program. The new cohort - Volta, Oho, INTIX, Foodini, Scala Sports,...
Jan 10, 2025
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Live Nation Concerts names new Senior Vice President of Artist Development and Global Touring
Live Nation has today announced the appointment of Milly Olykan as Senior Vice President of Artist Development and Global Touring. Joining the company’s Concerts division in...
Jan 10, 2025
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Victoria Police to increase charges for patrols and security at major entertainment and sport events
A major revision of fees will see major sporting events, festivals and concerts having to pay more for patrolling and security undertaken by Victoria Police. The first...
Jan 9, 2025
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Australian Live Music Business Council looks for industry input on Pre-Budget submission
Looking for Federal Government support for the industry, the Australian Live Music Business Council (ALMBC) is inviting its members and stakeholders to contribute to a...
Jan 9, 2025
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New Taipei City Art Museum to open in April
After years of preparation, New Taipei City’s first public art museum, the New Taipei City Art Museum (NTCAM), is scheduled to open on 25th April. The NTCAM is located in the...
Jan 9, 2025
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Upgrade works set to commence at Perth Concert Hall
Following the official closure of the venue on 21st December work on redevelopment of the Perth Concert Hall are set to commence as of next month. Refurbishments to the...
Jan 8, 2025
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2024 Dunedin Fringe Festival sees rise in audience numbers and revenue for artists
The 11-day Dunedin Fringe Festival’s multidisciplinary celebration of the arts - the largest art festival in the South Island - saw a 10% rise in audience numbers on the...
Jan 8, 2025
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Report reveals planned new Hobart Stadium will incur $171 million maintenance costs over 30 years
New details about the costs of Hobart’s proposed AFL stadium have revealed that the venue will incur costs - in addition to its construction cost - of $171 million over 30 years...
Jan 8, 2025
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RACQ to become Principal Hospitality Partner of Brisbane Entertainment Centre
RACQ will become the Principal Hospitality Partner of the Brisbane Entertainment Centre - a move highlighting RACQ’s commitment to providing members with valuable benefits. From...
Jan 7, 2025
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Sydney Thunder becomes first Big Bash League club to run carbon-neutral match
The Sydney Thunder, an Australian franchise professional cricket team, competing in Australia's domestic Twenty20 cricket competition, the Big Bash League, are set to become the...
Jan 7, 2025
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