News: Venues
Safety upgrades underway for Hidden Valley motorsport complex
Safety upgrades to the Northern Territory’s key motorsport complex, Hidden Valley, are underway to enhance the venue for both drivers and fans. In Budget 2024, the Northern...
Jun 11, 2024
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Builders advise that construction of Christchurch’s Te Kaha stadium has reached halfway point
Besix Watpac, the lead contractor for Christchurch’s Te Kaha $683 million stadium project, has announced that construction has reached the halfway point with the venue on track...
Jun 11, 2024
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ICC Sydney Chief Executive Geoff Donaghy to step down from role
After more than 30 years of being immersed in venue management, Geoff Donaghy, Chief Executive of ICC Sydney and Group Director – Convention Centres, ASM Global (APAC), has...
Jun 10, 2024
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Rebuilding of New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium reported as being ‘on track and within budget’
The nearly $80 million redevelopment of Yarrow Stadium is progressing within budget and on time, according to Taranaki Regional Council Corporate Services Director Mike Nield....
Jun 10, 2024
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Tourism & Transport Forum data shows visitor surge in Australia’s city centres
Tourism & Transport Forum data shows visitor surge in Australia’s city centres Tourism & Transport Forum has released their latest DSpark commissioned report which shows...
Jun 10, 2024
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Construction tender awarded for enhancement of Darwin’s Richardson Park
The Northern Territory Government has awarded a $1.4 million construction tender to local Territory business Jaytex Constructions as it looks to enhance and activate Darwin’s...
Jun 10, 2024
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Brisbane's La Boite Theatre secures funding through national partnership
Australia’s oldest continuing theatre company, Queensland’s La Boite Theatre has secured funding through the National Performing Arts Framework (NPAF) through a joint agreement...
Jun 10, 2024
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BEIA commences MEETINGS 2024 with Hobbiton Movie Set tour
Ahead of the trade show commencing next week for Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s (BEIA) MEETINGS 2024 in Rotorua, more than 30 Australian hosted buyers will be treated to a...
Jun 10, 2024
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UAE to host 2025 edition of Games of the Future
Following a competitive bidding process, featuring expressions of interest from nine prospective bidders, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been declared as the official host...
Jun 8, 2024
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Cairns Convention Centre marks commitment to reconciliation with artwork
As part of their Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) journey, the Cairns Convention Centre has marked the formalisation of their commitment to reconciliation, with the...
Jun 7, 2024
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Construction contract awarded and renaming for National Aboriginal Art Gallery
The Northern Territory Government has advised that Territory contruction company Sitzler has been awarded the tender to construct the National Aboriginal Art Gallery. Delivery...
Jun 7, 2024
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Turf system laid at Youth Sports Ground at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park
With Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park set to open in the first half of 2025, the developers of the precinct have advised that the Youth Sports Ground is approaching completion...
Jun 6, 2024
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VMA announces return of Institute of Venue Safety and Security program
Following the success of its inaugural Institute of Venue Safety and Security (IVSS) in 2023, the Venue Management Association (VMA) has announce that the program is to return...
Jun 6, 2024
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'State of the Scene' report delivers inaugural census of the live music industry in NSW
The newly established Sound NSW - a part of Create NSW - commissioned Ethos Urban to undertake a first-of-its-kind census of live music in NSW delivered via the report ‘State of...
Jun 6, 2024
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Live entertainment producers Strut & Fret announce new venue for Brisbane’s West End
Following the impressive success of their Sydney theatre, The Grand Electric, Brisbane-founded production house, Strut & Fret has announced a permanent new 400+ seat theatre in...
Jun 6, 2024
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Evelyn Richardson to step down as Live Performance Australia Chief Executive
Live Performance Australia’s Chief Executive, Evelyn Richardson, has announced she will leave her role at the end of this year. Announcing her departure today, Richardson...
Jun 6, 2024
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NSW legislation grants police ‘wanding’ search powers in sporting venues
Following this year’s spate of stabbing incidents in NSW, the State Government has passed new laws to tackle knife crime by giving police extra powers to use handheld scanners –...
Jun 6, 2024
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Albury Entertainment Centre Banquet Hall closed after ceiling collapse
Albury City Council is responding to a building failure incident yesterday that occurred at the Albury Entertainment Centre Banquet Hall. In a statement, the Council said that...
Jun 5, 2024
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Cricket Australia reports high demand for summer international tickets
Cricket Australia has advised that it has recorded the biggest opening day of ticket sales outside of a men's Ashes series for hotly anticipated summer visits by India, Pakistan...
Jun 5, 2024
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New report offers best practice advice on public Wi-Fi for venues and network owners
A newly released report from the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to improving Wi-Fi standards and services, has delivered an overview of...
Jun 5, 2024
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Canberra’s revamped AIS Arena counts down to reopening
The AIS Arena in the Canberra suburb of Bruce is counting down to reopening after a near two-year refurbishment program. The ACT’s premier indoor sporting and concert venue was...
Jun 5, 2024
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Taylor Swift, P!nk and Australian Grand Prix drive national economic growth in last quarter
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed that key sport and entertainment events boosted national economic activity in the March quarter, after the latest gross domestic...
Jun 4, 2024
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Kylie Rogers to depart the AFL to become Chief Executive at the Victoria Racing Club
Kylie Rogers, the AFL's Executive General Manager Customer and Commercial, is to leave the organisation to become the Chief Executive of the Victoria Racing Club. Rogers,...
Jun 3, 2024
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New amenities facilities at Shellharbour’s Albion Oval to enhance experience of all users
The new amenities facilities at Shellharbour's Albion Oval, Albion Park Rail, was officially opened on 1st June with the amenities building featuring diverse male and female...
Jun 3, 2024
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