News: Venues
Brisbane live music venue The Zoo saved and to reopen under new name
Popular Brisbane venue The Zoo has been belatedly saved following a buyer having stepped in to reopen the Fortitude Valley institution under the new name The Crowbar in...
Oct 8, 2024
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Shoalhaven businesses collaborate on showcasing vision for ‘going-out hubs’
More than 30 Shoalhaven businesses have showcased their vision to create four vibrant, going-out hubs in the region, during an event in Sydney held last Wednesday. The...
Oct 8, 2024
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Byron Bay resort transforms event experiences with bespoke offerings
Located in the heart of Byron Bay, Elements of Byron is a premium resort known for its commitment to sustainability, wellness, and bespoke experiences. Elements of Byron hosts...
Oct 8, 2024
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James Cameron underwater exhibition returns to Australian National Maritime Museum
The popular, immersive exhibition – ‘James Cameron - Challenging the Deep’ about the history-making expeditions of the renowned ocean explorer, filmmaker and technology...
Oct 7, 2024
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Adelaide Festival Centre partners with Flinders University
Adelaide Festival Centre has announced Flinders University as a centre-wide Education Partner with a focus on supporting students and preparing the arts and cultural sector for...
Oct 7, 2024
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Supercars announces expanded 2025 race calendar
The 2025 Repco Supercars Championship calendar has been revealed with the expanded 13-round championship to include a return to the Queensland Raceway near Ipswich for the first...
Oct 6, 2024
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New naming for Geelong basketball stadium
A key location for basketball in the greater Geelong and Bellarine region is now known by a new name, following the merger of its namesake sponsor in recent weeks. Following AWA...
Oct 6, 2024
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EOI opens for operator of Melbourne circus facility
From early 2025, new lease arrangements with current tenant Circus Oz for Victoria’s state-of-the-art circus and physical theatre facility in Collingwood, will see the...
Oct 5, 2024
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Man dies at Sydney Olympic Park music festival in Sydney
A man in his 20s has died while attending the Knockout music festival at the Sydney Showground in Sydney Olympic Park while three other attendees have been hospitalised....
Oct 5, 2024
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Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium becomes welfare centre during extreme weather event
With the New Zealand city of Dunedin experiencing its wettest day in 100 years, Forsyth Barr Stadium has today stepped in as an emergency welfare centre. Another evacuation...
Oct 4, 2024
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Momentus appointed to manage event booking and operations at Dubai World Trade Centre
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has appointed Momentus Technologies as its partner to elevate its venue and event management operations. The appointment will see Momentus...
Oct 4, 2024
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EVANZ members back new Ticketing Code of Practice
A Special General Meeting of members of the Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has this week voted overwhelmingly to adopt a Ticketing Code of Practice. A...
Oct 3, 2024
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SXSW Sydney returns to ICC Sydney in 2024
Sydney’s premier festival for creatives, South by Southwest Sydney® (SXSW Sydney) is returning to International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) from 14th–20th October...
Oct 3, 2024
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Hardwood Technology spotlights its line marking for Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre
Christchurch City Council has advised that work on the versatile indoor court spaces at Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre is nearing completion with 3500 metres of line...
Oct 3, 2024
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Perth’s HBF Arena and HBF Stadium to return to generic names after failure to secure new naming rights
After an unsuccessful attempt to sell the naming rights for HBF Arena in Joondalup and HBF Stadium in Mount Claremont, VenuesWest has revealed that the venues will be rebranded...
Oct 2, 2024
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Oak View Group and Ethara to operate Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City precinct
Oak View Group (OVG) and Ethara have announced that they are adding the management of two Abu Dhabi venues to their portfolio - Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi and House of...
Oct 2, 2024
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Sunshine Coast Stadium upgrade to be delayed by 12 months
The planned major upgrade of Sunshine Coast Stadium is to be delayed by 12 months as a result of a failure to secure an appropriate tenderer for the project. With the Queensland...
Oct 2, 2024
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Accessibility upgrades complete at Central Coast Council's Niagara Park Stadium
Central Coast Council has advised that, in time for a busy season of regional and state championships, upgrades to improve accessibility at the Niagara Park Stadium are now...
Oct 2, 2024
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Central Coast Stadium starts search for new naming rights partner
Central Coast Stadium - the home of live sport, entertainment and community events on the NSW Central Coast - is inviting proposals to become the venue’s new naming rights...
Oct 1, 2024
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Dubai Exhibition Centre to undergo US$2.7 billion expansion
Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai will undergo a AED10 billion ($2.7 billion) expansion to double the number of large-scale events hosted annually in Dubai from...
Oct 1, 2024
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre named best convention and exhibition centre at TTG Travel Awards 2024
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) has shared its recognition as the Best Convention and Exhibition Centre at the 33rd Annual TTG Travel Awards 2024. Welcoming the...
Oct 1, 2024
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Kai Tak Sports Park to host 2025 Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) has today announced that the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2025 will be held at the Kai Tak Sports Park from 28th to 30th March next year. The...
Sep 30, 2024
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Abel Sports secures twin SAPIA awards
Abel Sports Goals has welcomed being recognised for its achievements in taking out both first and second place awards for Sports Equipment Installations (Outdoor) at the Sports...
Sep 30, 2024
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Sydney's new 24-hour cargo precinct to benefit tourism operators
According to the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia, a new 24-hour cargo precinct planned for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) will be a...
Sep 30, 2024
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