News: Venues
ASM Global’s Tim Worton to step down after 33 year entertainment industry career
Tim Worton, Group Director of Arenas for ASM Global (APAC), has announced that he is to step away from the industry after 25 years as part of the ASM Global family and 33 years...
May 19, 2024
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Vivaticket partners with Mashfrog Group to develop new digitalisation opportunities for sport
Ticketing and access control solutions provider Vivaticket has announced that it has partnered with Mashfrog Group to release Ticket Wallet, a completely customisable solution...
May 19, 2024
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Inaugural ‘value study’ reveals Melbourne & Olympic Parks precinct contribution to Victorian economy
An inaugural ‘Precinct-wide Social and Economic Value Study’ has revealed Melbourne & Olympic Parks precinct delivers widespread value to Victorian economy and community. The...
May 19, 2024
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Federal Government funding pledge set to stimulate upgrade program at Sydney's Leichhardt Oval
Proposals for a program to upgrade at Sydney's Leichhardt Oval appear to be set for a revival as a result of last week's Federal budget including a $20 million commitment to the...
May 19, 2024
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Details released of $304 investment in Sunshine Coast Olympic venues
Three Sunshine Coast sporting venues that will be used for the 2032 Olympics are to progress to tender following a funding commitment of $304 million by the Federal and...
May 19, 2024
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NRL Magic Round to remain in Brisbane until at least 2027
The National Rugby League has announced that its NRL Magic Round will return to Brisbane for the next three years. On the eve of NRL Magic Round Brisbane in 2024, Australian...
May 18, 2024
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Search commences for builder to construct Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre
The search is now on for the right builder to construct the much-anticipated Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre – backed by the Australian and Victorian Governments and...
May 18, 2024
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Victoria’s new $22 million dollar State Rugby League and Community Centre officially opens
Hume City Council today officially opened the $22 million dollar State Rugby League and Community Centre at Seabrook Reserve in Broadmeadows. The Centre is destined to be the...
May 17, 2024
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AFLNT welcomes the redevelopment of Woodroffe Oval
The Darwin Buffaloes - one of Darwin’s oldest football clubs with a proud 107-year history in the NTFL - will now have a new home at Woodroffe Oval following an investment of...
May 17, 2024
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MAC Global partnership to bring new theatrical experiences to the Middle East
Prestige Chameleon International (PCI) has announced a partnership with United Arab Emirates-based concert promoter MAC Global to bring new live event experiences to the Middle...
May 17, 2024
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Tenders for Chandler Sports Precinct and Sunshine Coast Stadium to be released 20th May
The Queensland Government has today announced EOIs for tenders for Chandler Sports Precinct and Sunshine Coast Stadium are being released Monday 20th May. A phased approach to...
May 16, 2024
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Samantha Luck appointed as MCA Australia’s Director of Development
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA Australia) has today announced the appointment of Samantha Luck as the Museum's Director of Development. Luck is a highly skilled...
May 16, 2024
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ENGIE Stadium undergoes $4 million LED lighting upgrade
The multi-purpose, 24,000 seat venue at Sydney Showground - ENGIE Stadium - has undergone a significant $4 million LED lighting upgrade. The 348 ArenaVision LED lights are...
May 15, 2024
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AFC names Australia as host for 2026 Women’s Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has confirmed Australia as the host of the 2026 edition of its Women’s Asian Cup. The decision for Australian to host...
May 15, 2024
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Sports Field Network Plan adopted for Christchurch
Christchurch City Council has adopted the Sports Field Network Plan, which sets out the pathway for upgrading sports fields and associated infrastructure throughout the city and...
May 15, 2024
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Expressions of Interest invited for partner to transform Penrith Stadium
Following the release in January of its draft plans for Penrith Stadium, the NSW Government has today opened Expressions of Interest for a partner to help transform Penrith...
May 15, 2024
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Accessible and inclusive facilities feature in Ron Payne Park’s new sport clubhouse
A new clubhouse with accessible and inclusive facilities was officially unveiled on 4th May at Ron Payne Park, North Epping. The new clubhouse is aimed at promoting diversity in...
May 15, 2024
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Live Performance Australia welcomes Federal budget funding while continuing to push for theatre tax incentives
While Live Performance Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s budget commitment to the Australian live arts and entertainment industry and their training bodies, LPA...
May 15, 2024
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Upgrades planned for ACT’s Gorman Arts Centre
A significant milestone was reached for the ACT’s Gorman Arts Centre upgrade project this week with the submission of the Development Application. Gorman Arts Centre is an...
May 14, 2024
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Redevelopment planned for Launceston’s Princess Theatre
The City of Launceston has advised it anticipated lodging a Development Application for a major redevelopment of the Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre Complex before the end...
May 14, 2024
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RWS Global announces acquisition of Great Big Events
Live events leader RWS Global has today announced the acquisition of Australian-founded Great Big Events (GBE), a leading event production company known for its work on the...
May 14, 2024
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Federal Government budget favours arts, sport and tourism along with $3.4 billion commitment to Brisbane Olympics
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down a second consecutive surplus in the 2024/25 Federal budget, but with looming deficits for the next decade. Announced this...
May 14, 2024
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Planned South Australian cultural centre unlikely to receive funding in Federal budget
The Tarrkarri Centre for First Nations Cultures planned for Adelaide's CBD is unlikely to receive additional funding in the Federal budget. Tarrkarri was anticipated and...
May 13, 2024
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VenuesWest offers Naming Rights for Perth’s HBF Arena and HBF Stadium
Western Australian facilities agency VenuesWest is inviting expressions of interest for the naming rights for the HBF Arena in Joondalup and the HBF Stadium in Mount Claremont,...
May 13, 2024
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