News: Venues
New Chief Executive announced for Sydney Olympic Park Authority
The Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) has appointed Neisha D’Souza as the Chief Executive on an initial 12-month contract commencing from January. D’Souza’s appointment comes...
Dec 18, 2024
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Penrith Whitewater Stadium to host 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships
Penrith Whitewater Stadium will be hosting the 2025 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Championships from 1st-6th October – marking the first time the event...
Dec 17, 2024
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Melbourne & Olympic Parks invests in new rolling house stage technology
Melbourne & Olympic Parks (M&OP) has invested in new innovative rolling house stages technology for some of the biggest acts from Australia and internationally to now perform...
Dec 17, 2024
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ICC Sydney increases its contribution to the New South Wales visitor economy
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has reported an increased contribution to the New South Wales visitor economy compared to the...
Dec 17, 2024
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VMA announces dates for 2025 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress
The Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] have announced that the 32nd Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress will take place at ICC Sydney from 22nd to 24th June 2025....
Dec 16, 2024
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Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre secures award for outstanding marketing
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has secured the award for the ‘Most Outstanding Marketing Campaign’ at the prestigious Australian Business Excellence...
Dec 16, 2024
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Three YHA properties secure sustainable certification through Ecotourism Australia
Three YHA properties have attained Sustainable Tourism Certification through Ecotourism Australia - YHA Sydney Harbour, YHA Port Elliot Beach House and YHA Adelaide Central. YHA...
Dec 16, 2024
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New netball facility opens in Canberra
Four new netball courts in Canberra's Gungahlin suburb of Jacka have opened - supporting the growing number of people playing the popular sport in the ACT. Netball is the number...
Dec 16, 2024
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New design for Gabba and adjacent Brisbane Arena presented to 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure and planning review
The redevelopment of the Gabba into a 55,000 seat stadium and the colocation of the Brisbane Arena as the main venues for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics has been proposed by...
Dec 15, 2024
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Christchurch Art Gallery marks 20th anniversary with new sculpture
Te Puna o Waiwhetū Christchurch Art Gallery is marking its 20th anniversary with a new sculpture by Yona Lee, called ‘Fountain in Transit’, which connects to the Gallery's...
Dec 14, 2024
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Live Nation to manage new Waikato Regional Theatre
In a partnership with Waikato Regional Property Trust, Live Nation New Zealand has been announced as the operator of the new Waikato Regional Theatre. Set to open late-2025 in...
Dec 13, 2024
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More Western Australian public school sporting facilities to be opened up for community use
As part of the Western Australian Government program to make sport more accessible for Western Australians, more sporting facilities on public school sites will be opened up for...
Dec 13, 2024
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Sky Stadium transitions to energy efficient Ecobulb LED lighting
The Wellington Regional Stadium Trust has advised that Sky Stadium will be lowering carbon emissions and energy consumption as it embarks on the replacement of thousands of...
Dec 12, 2024
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SSMG partners with Billbergia Group in management of Camellia Indoor Sports Centre and Eagle Street Ryde
The Camellia Indoor Sports Centre - a Billbergia Group facility located in the Parramatta Local Government Area - features four FIBA rated courts, six training courts, four...
Dec 12, 2024
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Clyde Recreation Reserve named 2024 AFL Vic Best Community Facilities Project
City of Casey’s redevelopment of Clyde Recreation Reserve has secured the 2024 AFL Victoria Best Community Facilities Project Award. The AFL Victoria Best Community Football...
Dec 12, 2024
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NRL to expand with Papua New Guinea team
The NRL will expand to include an 18th team based in in Papua New Guinea from 2028 as part of a wide-ranging 10-year partnership between the Australian and PNG governments. As...
Dec 11, 2024
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APRA AMCOS welcomes latest live music reforms in NSW, South Australia and ACT
Music rights management organisation, APRA AMCOS, has welcomed the latest live music reforms in New South Wales, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory. APRA AMCOS...
Dec 11, 2024
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BDP Pattern delivers second phase of Yas Marina circuit pit and paddock expansion
BDP Pattern, in collaboration with venue managers and operators Ethara, has completed the second phase of its transformative work at Yas Marina Circuit - enhancing the Pit &...
Dec 11, 2024
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FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
Football’s world governing body has confirmed that the 2034 World Cup will be hosted by Saudi Arabia while the 2030 edition by Spain, Portugal and Morocco with Uruguay,...
Dec 11, 2024
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ICC Sydney team secures array of awards at inaugural ABEA awards
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, secured a raft of accolades at the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) inaugural awards...
Dec 11, 2024
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Go Media Stadium acknowledged as New Zealand’s Best and Busiest Big Venue
Auckland’s Go Media Stadium has registered a record-breaking year, ending 2024 with over half a million tickets issued for events at the venue, and winning New Zealand’s Large...
Dec 10, 2024
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Inaugural Australian Business Events Awards recognise outstanding achievements
The inaugural Australian Business Events Awards was held last night at ICC Sydney to celebrate the impact and outstanding achievements of the sector. The 2024 ABEA awards...
Dec 10, 2024
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PMY welcomes Digital Mortar team as part of intelligence business expansion
PMY Group has announced that it has welcomed the talented team from Digital Mortar, a US-based crowd intelligence company. Founded by Gary Angel and Jesse Gross in 2016, over an...
Dec 10, 2024
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Australian Festival Industry Conference to return in 2025
The organisers of the Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) have advised that the event will return again in 2025 – being staged on 8th and 9th September next year at...
Dec 10, 2024
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