News: Venues
Now or Never festival underway in Melbourne
Melbourne’s newest major festival, ‘Now or Never’, commences today following a phenomenal debut last year. Over ten days, more than 250 local and international creatives,...
Aug 22, 2024
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ICC Sydney secures award for 'Best Convention Centre (outside of the USA)'
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has won the ‘Best Convention Centre (Outside of the USA)’ category in the Skift Meetings Awards...
Aug 22, 2024
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New Chief Executive appointed to lead key Townsville entertainment and hospitality venues
Tim Richardson has been appointed Chief Executive of The Ville, Ardo and Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre. Relocating from the Gold Coast, Richardson takes over...
Aug 21, 2024
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Geoff Donaghy bids farewell to his role as ICC Sydney Chief Executive
This month, Geoff Donaghy steps down from his full-time role as Chief Executive of ICC Sydney and Group Director – Convention Centres, ASM Global (APAC). His extraordinary...
Aug 20, 2024
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ASM Global appoints Meg Walker as Group Director of Arena Operations
Venue management professional and entertainment industry specialist, Meagan (Meg) Walker has been appointed as ASM Global Group Director of Arena Operations, replacing Tim...
Aug 20, 2024
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Frontier Touring and AEG Presents agree alliance with Hordern Pavilion operator Playbill Group
Playbill Group, the venue managers of Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, has announced a partnership with Frontier Touring - part of the Mushroom Group - and AEG Presents - the...
Aug 20, 2024
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Catering Project secures contract for MSAC and Lakeside Stadium
The Catering Project Melbourne team has been awarded the catering services contract for Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) and Lakeside Stadium. This highly sought-after...
Aug 19, 2024
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South Australian Government 'saves' live music venue but with possible two year closure
The South Australian Government yesterday declared that it had “saved” the Crown and Anchor - an Adelaide live music hotel on Grenfell Street - but the manager warns that...
Aug 19, 2024
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Brisbane’s Royal Queensland Golf Club secures PGA Championship until 2025
The BMW Australian PGA Championship has announced Brisbane will continue as its host city until at least 2025, with the tournament to be hosted at the Royal Queensland Golf...
Aug 19, 2024
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EOI opens for head contractor to build Armstrong Creek Sports Centre
The Victorian Government has announced the opening of the Expression of Interest (EOI) process for the head contractor to build the Armstrong Creek Sports Centre with four...
Aug 19, 2024
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Design consortium reveals proposal for riverside Brisbane 2032 Olympic stadium
Amid uncertainty over the Queensland Government’s plans for a main stadium for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics, the Brisbane Design Alliance has unveiled a proposal for a...
Aug 19, 2024
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Vivaticket continues international growth with new acquisition
Italian ticketing company Vivaticket has consolidated its presence in Spain with the acquisition of Tecteltic On-line SL, a Madrid-based ticketing operator with an innovative...
Aug 19, 2024
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Location announced for Tasmania JackJumpers new High-Performance Centre
The new location of what will become the new home of the Tasmania JackJumpers High Performance Centre has been announced. The site, being approximately 5,500 square metres, is...
Aug 19, 2024
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Newcastle Community invited to consult on year-round pool facility
As swimmers return today to Newcastle’s Lambton Park War Memorial Swimming Centre for the new season, the Newcastle Community is being invited to help shape the delivery of...
Aug 19, 2024
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Inaugural HoopsFest to take place across Perth sporting venues
The inaugural HoopsFest will see the NBL, WNBL and Australian U18 Club Championships play in Perth for the first time across RAC Arena, HBF Stadium, Bendat Basketball Centre and...
Aug 19, 2024
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Populous reveals concept for new Aramco Stadium in Saudi Arabia
Leading sport architects Populous have unveiled the design for the Aramco Stadium, a new sport and entertainment venue in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Scheduled to host games in the...
Aug 18, 2024
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Historic carousel reopens at Sydney's Darling Harbour
After eight years of refurbishment, the historic fairground carousel ride at Sydney's Darling Harbour has reopened - 130 years after it first arrived in the city. Closed in 2015...
Aug 18, 2024
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New reforms aim to protect and enhance Canberra’s nightlife
New reforms have been introduced by the ACT Government aimed at ensuring both Canberrans and visitors alike can benefit from a city that is safe, accessible and rich with a...
Aug 17, 2024
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Questions over Allianz Stadium construction after playing surface drainage issue
The failure of the playing surface at Sydney's Allianz Stadium to drain after a rain event during an NRL match yesterday evening has led to questions over the below field...
Aug 16, 2024
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Cultural narrative underpins designs for new South Dunedin Library and Community Complex
New images of the exterior design for the South Dunedin Library and Community Complex have just been made public and reference the distinctive identity of the area acknowledging...
Aug 16, 2024
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Cairns Convention Centre secures array of dynamic conferences
Conferences held at the Cairns Convention Centre, with its proximity to the Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, offer numerous opportunities for knowledge sharing, education,...
Aug 16, 2024
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Tim McGregor moves into new role with TEG as Global Head of Touring
TEG Live’s Managing Director, Tim McGregor has moved into a new role as TEG Global Head of Touring to lead the promoter group across the business’ concert touring and festival...
Aug 15, 2024
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NRL closes submissions for competition's 18th team
Looking to expand the NRL competition, the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has, as of yesterday, closed the submissions process for its 18th team. Amid considerable...
Aug 14, 2024
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Mornington Peninsula Music Industry Summit addresses challenging issues
Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Music Industry Summit, held on 12th August delivered opportunities for the music industry to collaborate and connect in addressing an array of...
Aug 14, 2024
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