News: Venues
Western Australia Government paid $8 million subsidy to Live Nation Entertainment for 2023 Coldplay concerts
The Western Australian Government has been reported as having paid millions of dollars to Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiaries over the past four years, including $8...
Jul 7, 2024
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City of Newcastle to consult community on plans for Lambton Park War Memorial Swimming Centre
City of Newcastle will commence community engagement next month on the proposed upgrades to Lambton Park War Memorial Swimming Centre, which could include a new indoor 25metre...
Jul 7, 2024
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Aquatics
Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold has oval renamed in his honour
An initiative jointly supported by Sutherland Shire Council and Gwawley Bay Football Club has seen a local oval in Sylvania – the home suburb of Graham Arnold, Subway Socceroos...
Jul 7, 2024
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ICC Sydney team members recognised for innovative event technological solutions
Team members from International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, have been recognised at the AIPC Congress held in Costa Rica this week for...
Jul 7, 2024
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Technology
Australian Museum purpose-built virtual reality theatre to screen Thin Ice VR
The Australian Museum’s purpose-built virtual reality theatre, located in its touring exhibition hall, is screening Thin Ice VR, open until 13th October and taking the audience...
Jul 7, 2024
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Concept designs released for Hobart's new AFL Stadium
The concept designs for Hobart's new AFL Stadium have been released with work continuing on the application to assess the multipurpose stadium through the Project of State...
Jul 6, 2024
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Western Australian Government warns over ticket scalping risk for Perth's sellout UFC 305
The popularity of the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC 305) event at Perth’s RAC Arena on 18th August has led the Western Australian Government to issue a warning...
Jul 4, 2024
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Naming rights extended for Alice Springs’ TIO Traeger Park
The ‘home of sport’ in Alice Springs will continue to be known as TIO Traeger Park with the Northern Territory insurer TIO extending its naming rights agreement for the venue...
Jul 4, 2024
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New Flinders Chase National Park Visitor Centre officially opens on Kangaroo Island
The ecologically sustainable and fire resistant $19.5 million Flinders Chase National Park Visitor Centre located at Karatta on Kangaroo Island’s wild west coast has been...
Jul 4, 2024
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Ceiling repairs commence at Albury Entertainment Centre
Work to repair the ceiling of the Banquet Hall at the Albury Entertainment Centre has begun this week. The Banquet Hall has been closed to the public since the partial collapse...
Jul 4, 2024
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Crown land reserves and facilities funded to support NSW community culture, sport and recreation
Aimed at supporting the cultural, sporting and recreational life of NSW communities, the State Government will provide $14.578 million in grants to maintain and upgrade Crown...
Jul 4, 2024
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Building work commences on Seoul’s K-pop arena
South Korean technology company Kakao Corp. has advised that it has broken ground on the building of Seoul's first K-pop-destined performance hall. First announced in 2022 when...
Jul 4, 2024
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Entertainment
Christchurch’s new Te Kaha stadium secures One New Zealand as naming rights partner
Telecommunications company One New Zealand has acquired the naming rights to the Te Kaha stadium currently under construction in Christchurch. The 10-year deal with Venues...
Jul 3, 2024
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Football NSW hits Western Sydney Wanderers with fine and loss of points after NPL match incidents
Fans of the Western Sydney Wanderers have been banned from attending matches in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition for the rest of the season as part of a...
Jul 3, 2024
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General Admission Entertainment unveils new Australian Booking Agency
General Admission Entertainment has launched its innovative booking agency, marking a significant milestone in the South Australian music industry. Established in 2007 by Gareth...
Jul 3, 2024
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Leeton Shire Council approves refurbished Roxy Theatre's new Operations Model
Leeton Shire Council, located in the Riverina region of NSW, has endorsed a new operations model for the refurbished Roxy Community Theatre. The endorsement is in response to...
Jul 3, 2024
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Consortium plans expansion of Tokyo’s Japan National Stadium
Looking at a potential future FIFA World Cup bid, a consortium led by Japan’s largest mobile phone carrier NTT Docomo has set out plans to increase the permanent capacity at...
Jul 3, 2024
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Canberra's AIS Arena reopens following $15 million upgrade
Following a $15 million investment from the Australian Government, Canberra's AIS Arena has reopened its doors as a multi-purpose and fully accessible venue with new seating,...
Jul 2, 2024
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ICC Sydney celebrates NAIDOC Week alongside First Nations community partner KARI
Continuing on its pathway towards reconciliation, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, celebrates NAIDOC Week alongside one of its First...
Jul 2, 2024
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Cairns Convention Centre achieves AIPC re-certification at Gold Level
Having first achieved gold level certification in 2011, Cairns Convention Centre has now achieved AIPC Quality Standards re-certification at the Gold Level. They join a group of...
Jul 2, 2024
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Venues
Wests Tigers' venue strategy reveals plans for more NRL home matches at CommBank Stadium
NRL club Wests Tigers has unveiled its long-awaited home-ground strategy for 2025 and 2026 which will see it play four games at Sydney's CommBank Stadium and fewer...
Jul 2, 2024
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Eventfinda announces ticketing partnership with two New Plymouth venues
Eventfinda, New Zealand's largest independent ticketing provider, has announce a new partnership with two of the New Plymouth District Council venues - TSB Showplace and TSB...
Jul 2, 2024
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Western Australian sport clubs not required to fund third of total project cost in latest funding round
Western Australian community sporting and recreational clubs are now eligible to apply for the small grants round of the popular Community Sporting and Recreational Facilities...
Jul 2, 2024
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Tender shortlisted for Penrith Stadium redevelopment
The NSW Government is reported to have shortlisted three building companies - A W Edwards Pty Ltd, Hansen Yuncken and John Holland - that will be considered to deliver the $309...
Jul 2, 2024
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