News: Venues
VenuesLive announces new Executive Chef appointment at Optus Stadium
Optus Stadium operator VenuesLive has announced the appointment of Alasdair Thompson as the venue’s new Executive Chef - only the second person to hold the position since the...
Jan 7, 2025
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Melbourne Opera presents special event at Royal Exhibition Building
Melbourne Opera is presenting Richard Wagner’s epic comedy masterpiece, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, in February at the Royal Exhibition Building Billed as the opera event of...
Jan 7, 2025
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Inner West Council's Creative Town Halls initiative a success
The conversion of Sydney’s Inner West Council’s seven town halls to free arts venues has been a success with over 1,100 bookings in the first three months of the program....
Jan 7, 2025
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Beijing Workers' Stadium repurposed for winter sport
With the new Chinese Super League season not set to kick off until next month, the Beijing Workers' Stadium in China’s capital, home to the Beijing Guoan football club, has been...
Jan 6, 2025
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Reusable 'bettercups' to be available at Australian Open 2025
A strategic partnership between Sustainability Victoria and Tennis Australia will see thousands of extra reusable cups on hand at the Australian Open 2025, replacing single-use...
Jan 6, 2025
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Christchurch City Council highlights benefits of adult swimming lessons
Christchurch City Council has highlighted the benefits of adult swimming lessons which it offers as part of the Swimsmart programme held at Graham Condon, Jellie Park, Matatiki...
Jan 6, 2025
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Ballarat’s sporting facilities showcased during array of Summer events
Ballarat is set to host seven different sporting events showcasing the city's impressive facilities and anticipated to attract thousands of visitors. The diverse mixture...
Jan 6, 2025
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Independent review of Hobart’s new AFL stadium reveals likely cost blowout
A Tasmanian Government-commissioned independent report into Hobart's proposed new AFL stadium has found the costs of the project have been significantly underestimated while its...
Jan 5, 2025
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10,000 fans welcomed to test event at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium
The main stadium at the Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) development in Hong Kong has staged its first test event with 10,247 spectators attending a university rugby sevens tournament...
Jan 5, 2025
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SIS Pitches spotlights its global installations, milestones and future projects
SIS Pitches, a British sports surfaces manufacturer, has spotlighted its milestones, future projects and recent global installations - including that of the first-ever hybrid...
Jan 5, 2025
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Project to deliver Singapore’s ‘second sports hub’ breaks ground
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction of Singapore’s Toa Payoh integrated sport and lifestyle development. Part of the nation’s Sports...
Jan 5, 2025
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Gema Group starts catering contract at Melbourne’s AAMI Park
Gema Group has announced “an exciting new chapter” with the Sydney-based company taking on catering services at Melbourne’s AAMI Park over the weekend. On social media, Gema...
Jan 5, 2025
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Former Victorian Sport Minister John Eren appointed to Kardinia Park Stadium Trust
John Eren, the former Victorian Minister for Sport and Minister for Tourism and Major Events, has been appointed to the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust. Announcing the appointment,...
Jan 3, 2025
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Events to boost Queensland 2025 economy by $1 billion
The Queensland Government has anticipated that events secured through Tourism and Events Queenslandfor 2025 will inject more than $1 billion into the state's economy. More than...
Jan 2, 2025
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Army engineers help build new multi-million-dollar culture and arts centre in Northern Territory
A new multi-million-dollar culture and arts centre is almost ready to open about 220km west of Nhulunbuy in the Northern Territory. The new Gapuwiyak Culture and Arts Centre has...
Jan 2, 2025
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Auckland FC creates New Zealand’s biggest inland beach
A-League newcomers Auckland FC have introduced an artificial beach feature for their home games at the Go Media Mt Smart Stadium through summer. The club has trucked in more...
Jan 2, 2025
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Sydney Festival to highlight Walsh Bay as harbourfront cultural hotspot
The NSW Government has highlighted how the next three weeks of the Sydney Festival will allow Walsh Bay to show its potential as a leading performing arts hotspot. This year’s...
Jan 1, 2025
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New Zealand Music Managers Forum calls for greater local artist exposure
Music Managers Forum (MMF) Aotearoa is calling for greater inclusion of New Zealand artists both on international shows and tours across the country through a new initiative,...
Jan 1, 2025
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Australian Live Music Business Council advocates for live music in regional and remote areas
The Australian Live Music Business Council (ALMBC) has highlighted that the country’s regional and remote areas, while being home to some of the most passionate live music fans,...
Dec 31, 2024
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AFL Cairns reveals Cazalys Stadium Masterplan
AFL Cairns has revealed its Cazalys Stadium Masterplan which it describes as “an ambitious vision for Cairns, combining community connection, elite sports infrastructure, and...
Dec 30, 2024
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Cricket Australia advises of highest-ever single day attendance across Test and BBL matches
Cricket Australia has revealed that not only did the five days of Boxing Day Test at the MCG achieve a record crowd but that 26th December also saw the game record its...
Dec 30, 2024
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MCG’s Boxing Day Test breaks attendance record for cricket crowd in Australia
The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) has advised that a record crowd total of more than 370,000 has attend the five days of the Boxing Day Test at MCG, setting a new Australian...
Dec 29, 2024
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VMA looks back on its achievements through 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, the Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] has looked back on “a year of growth, collaboration, and learning”. In a social media post, the VMA...
Dec 29, 2024
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ACT Government reveals plans to upgrade and expand Belconnen Basketball Stadium
The ACT Government has revealed plans for the expansion of the Belconnen Basketball Stadium with Basketball ACT (BACT), committing $938,000 to the initial phase of the project....
Dec 29, 2024
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