News: Venues
Dayton District Open Space secures award for Western Australia’s top football facility
The Dayton District Open Space located in Perth’s City of Swan has been named the winner of the 2024 West Australian Football Facility of the Year Award. The Dayton project...
Oct 13, 2024
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Marcus Evans Public Venue Safety and Security Conference aims to elevate safety strategies
Aiming to equip delegates with knowledge to redefine safety and security, international conference organiser Marcus Evans is counting down to staging its 2024 Public Venue...
Oct 13, 2024
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Live performance remains under pressure notwithstanding 2023 record attendance and revenue
Live Performance Australia’s 2023 Ticket Attendance and Revenue Report shows total revenue of $3.1 billion while ticketed attendance reached 30.1 million – record figures...
Oct 13, 2024
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Tilt Industrial Design delivers bespoke smart shading system for Bennelong Restaurant at Sydney Opera House
Tilt Industrial Design has delivered a new automated sun shading system for the renowned Bennelong Restaurant at Sydney Opera House. Having one of Sydney’s best views, Bennelong...
Oct 13, 2024
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TEG names Shane Harmon as Managing Director - Experiences
TEG has announced the appointment Shane Harmon, the former Chief Executive of Wellington's Sky Stadium, as Managing Director - Experiences. Harmon joins TEG with more than 25...
Oct 13, 2024
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Aiming to deter scalpers Victorian Government assigns Oasis' Marvel Stadium concerts with ‘major event’ status
Looking to deter scaling of tickets for next year’s Oasis Live ’25 tour, the Victorian Government has assigned major event status to the band’s Marvel Stadium concerts. Enacting...
Oct 13, 2024
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Australian Open reveals AO LIVE music lineup for 2025
Under its new entertainment banner, AO LIVE, the Australian Open has unveiled an exciting music lineup for 2025 with tickets for the event now available. AO LIVE will feature...
Oct 11, 2024
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Live music inquiry focusses on risk and insurance
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is holding a public hearing today in Canberra for its inquiry into the challenges and...
Oct 10, 2024
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Oasis’ Australian tour dates will not feature dynamic ticket pricing
After having announced a series of sold-out dates in the Europe, North America and Mexico for their reunion tour, English rock band Oasis to stage stadium concerts in Melbourne...
Oct 10, 2024
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Mov'in Bed outdoor cinema returns to Barangaroo
Mov'in Bed outdoor cinema is making its much-anticipated return to Barangaroo from 29th November to 23rd March 2025 with the event transforming Barangaroo’s stunning Harbour...
Oct 10, 2024
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RAC Arena announces Pirate Life Brewing as lounge naming rights partner
RAC Arena, managed by ASM Global, has announced Pirate Life Brewing as the naming rights partner for the venue’s level one lounge, now known as the Pirate Life Bar. As an...
Oct 10, 2024
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Australian Open introduces new fan experience and increased shaded areas for 2025
Australian Open has introduced TOPCOURT – a new precinct offering the latest innovation in fan experience, blending sport and entertainment. TOPCOURT is set to transform Middle...
Oct 10, 2024
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Endorsed draft Masterplan released for Fremantle Oval redevelopment
The City of Fremantle has released the draft Masterplan to redevelop Fremantle Oval into a facility for the future. The Masterplan aims to revitalise, enhance and future proof...
Oct 10, 2024
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Inner West Council collaborates with SXSW Sydney to launch inaugural festival
Sydney’s Inner West Council is partnering with South by Southwest (SXSW) Sydney, in association with Century Venues to launch the inaugural ‘Fest by Inner West’ presented by...
Oct 10, 2024
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ABC Four Corners announces broadcast date for Live Nation investigation
Global entertainment giant Live Nation’s practices in the Australian entertainment are to be the subject of an investigation to be broadcast on the ABC’s Four Corners on Monday....
Oct 9, 2024
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Melbourne Convention Bureau appoints Chief Sales and Customer Experience Officer
Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has appointed Nicolena Oborn as its new Chief Sales and Customer Experience Officer – a pivotal new role to drive MCB’s refreshed global sales...
Oct 9, 2024
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Western Australian Government to invest $17 million in Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre redevelopment
The Western Australian Government has allocated $16.6 million to progress the proposal for the redevelopment of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre aimed at transforming...
Oct 9, 2024
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Dunedin Venues Management names new Chief Executive
Dunedin Venues Management Limited has announced the appointment of Paul Doorn, currently Chief Executive of New South Wales Rugby, as its new Chief Executive - succeeding Terry...
Oct 9, 2024
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Bathurst counts down to Supercars race
NSW Police and Bathurst City Council are preparing for the management of this weekend’s iconic Bathurst 1000 at the Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit. Supercars Australia’s...
Oct 9, 2024
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Revitalised Potter Museum of Art to open in May 2025
Following an extensive redevelopment by Wood Marsh Architects, the University of Melbourne will reopen its revitalised flagship art museum - the Potter Museum of Art (The...
Oct 9, 2024
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Bookings now open for Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre
Set to open in 2026, the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is now accepting bookings. Currently under construction on the Geelong waterfront, the venue will be a...
Oct 9, 2024
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New General Manager appointed for Wellington’s Hannah Playhouse
Wellington City Council has announced that Eleanor Strathern has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Hannah Playhouse. The Hannah Playhouse is an affordable theatre...
Oct 8, 2024
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WACA upgrade project reaches major milestone
The WACA Ground Improvement Project has reached a significant milestone, with structural completion of the outdoor 50 metre pool which will form a central showpiece of the...
Oct 8, 2024
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Sydney’s Accor Stadium to host Australian debut for Race of Champions in 2025
Motorsport’s Race of Champions (ROC) will head to Australia for the first time with the announcement that its next edition will take place at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on 7th and...
Oct 8, 2024
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