News: Venues
Kai Tak Sports Park set to stage first event
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park is set to stage its first event on Sunday, with 1,500 spectators expected to attend a local second division football match between Sai Kung and...
Oct 24, 2024
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Questions asked over Marvel Stadium security measures for Travis Scott concerts
Reports and imagery of concertgoers jumping barricades, fighting and throwing objects into the audience during American rapper Travis Scott's concerts at Melbourne's Marvel...
Oct 24, 2024
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Blockbusters at Perth venues contribute to $286 million boost for Western Australian economy
Premier Perth venues including RAC Arena, Optus Stadium and HBF Park with their ability to hold massive crowd numbers and deliver impressive and memorable event experiences,...
Oct 24, 2024
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MCEC provides hub for addressing pressing environmental challenges
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) this week hosted the Waste Expo and All-Energy Australia conference, showcasing the latest innovations in waste reduction and...
Oct 24, 2024
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Environment
Busselton $44 million Convention and Performing Arts Centre nears completion
Busselton's new $44 million Convention and Performing Arts Centre - ‘Saltwater’ - is nearing completion with an anticipated opening forecast for mid-2025. Situated across from...
Oct 24, 2024
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City of Perth, TDC, Parrtjima and Santos Tour Down Under among 2024 National Events Award winners
The 2024 Australian Event Awards were held on 23rd October 2024 at Sydney’s le Montage venue during which the winners were announced for an array of categories. The Awards...
Oct 24, 2024
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Maytronics Australia acquires Focus Products to enhance pool customer experience
Maytronics Australia has announced the acquisition of Focus Products, a leading supplier of premium pool and spa chemicals to the Australia and New Zealand markets. The...
Oct 23, 2024
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ICC Sydney reveals best practices to harmonise creative and socially impactful events
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney has taken the lead in uniting more than 80 event organisers at its ‘Harmonising Events’ forum, exploring how to shape creative...
Oct 23, 2024
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Laissez-faire Catering secures national award for creativity and service contributions
Sydney founded and based caterer, Laissez-faire Catering, has been named National Caterer of the Year at the 2024 Australian Event Awards, a prestigious accolade celebrating the...
Oct 23, 2024
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Essendon’s Windy Hill home set for key upgrades announced
Windy Hill, the traditional home of AFL club Essendon Football Club will receive key upgrades with a focus on the women’s game and community sport. The project will see Windy...
Oct 22, 2024
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Operator sought for new WACA Ground Aquatic Centre and Health Club
WA Cricket and the Western Australian Government are seeking an operator to jointly manage the new aquatic centre and community health club being developed as part of the WACA...
Oct 22, 2024
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CGA's Craig Phillips says Glasgow Commonwealth Games model would have worked in Victoria
Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) Chief Executive Craig Phillips has stated that Victoria could have hosted the same pared-back Commonwealth Games program in 2026 as Glasgow...
Oct 22, 2024
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Targeted Federal Government funding to support festivals and live music venues
The Australian Government, through ‘Revive Live’ is providing grants of $7.7 million to 110 organisations including 61 festival-based activities and 49 live music venues....
Oct 22, 2024
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ICN Victoria celebrates 40 Years of supporting local businesses
Today Industry Capability Network (ICN) Victoria is celebrating 40 years of supporting local Victorian businesses and workers. ICN Victoria has played a critical role in...
Oct 22, 2024
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Sydney Showground welcomes array of artists over live events season
Sydney Showground is welcoming an impressive array of artists over the live events season with the festival season officially beginning at the venue in early October –...
Oct 22, 2024
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Tasmanian construction company announced as builder for Devonport Oval Sports Complex
Devonport City Council has selected Tasmanian construction company Fairbrother Pty Ltd to build the new $60 million Devonport Oval Sports Complex. This follows Council’s...
Oct 22, 2024
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International Music Summit Dubai looks to welcomes artists, investors and speakers
The United Arab Emirates is looking to enhance its music and entertainment credential with the upcoming hosting of the International Music Summit Dubai. Making its debut in the...
Oct 22, 2024
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Tasmania's Bellerive Oval to be known as Ninja Stadium after naming rights deal
Bellerive Oval/Blundstone Arena, the only venue in Tasmania which hosts international cricket matches, is to be known as the Ninja Stadium, following a four-year naming rights...
Oct 22, 2024
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20,000 capacity indoor arena part of NSW Government tender to revitalise Sydney's Entertainment Quarter
The NSW Government is to hold an open tender process for the long-term lease at the Entertainment Quarter in Sydney's Moore Park, with the aim to completely overhaul the...
Oct 21, 2024
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ABEA releases report on state of the Business Events Industry
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has released its inaugural Annual State of the Business Events Industry (2023) Report, fulfilling a key commitment to its...
Oct 21, 2024
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Aiming to drive local revitalisation Nagasaki Stadium City opens
The Nagasaki Stadium City precinct has been opened, aiming to drive local revitalisation through combining sport stadium with a hotel, retail and tourism attractions. Officially...
Oct 21, 2024
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Marcus Evans event spotlights latest trends in Australia’s public venue safety and security
This week sees the international event management company, Marcus Evans, hosting the 2024 Public Venue Safety & Security conference at the Pullman Sydney Airport. The event...
Oct 21, 2024
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Sports Environment Alliance welcomes Australian Racing Drivers’ Club into its network
The Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) has welcomed the Australian Racing Drivers’ Club (ARDC) as a member of the SEA network. As Australia’s largest motorsport club, the ARDC,...
Oct 21, 2024
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2024 Australia Sports Innovation Week showcases ‘Women-Led Design’
2024 Australia Sports Innovation Week includes ‘Women-Led Design’ showcase event The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) has announced that this year’s Australia...
Oct 20, 2024
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