News: Venues
KOJO launches new public relations offering
Sport, events and entertainment company, KOJO, has announced significant expansion news with the launch of a new public relations offering and the appointment of a Head of...
Apr 30, 2024
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Showtime Event Group secures catering and venue management tender for Melbourne Town Hall
Leading Melbourne event specialist, Showtime Event Group, has won the tender for catering and venue management at the Melbourne Town Hall. The partnership marks a significant...
Apr 30, 2024
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Cirque entertainment to transform Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre
Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre will be transformed by an extravaganza of light, acrobatics, dance and comedy when it hosts Cirque Bon Bon this July. Following on from its...
Apr 30, 2024
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Logan City Council moves to secure 2032 Olympics venue
Logan City Council has advised that it has taken the next critical step towards securing a multi-purpose community venue to support the City through to the 2032 Olympic and...
Apr 29, 2024
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SEN Stadium eliminates need for fans to access stadium Wi-Fi
Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) is continuing to enhance the fan experience with the ongoing development of SEN Stadium - an innovative live commentary feature within the SEN...
Apr 29, 2024
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Alice Springs’ Jim McConville Oval to transition from cricket and AFL oval to rugby field
Ground upgrades to Jim McConville Oval in Alice Springs will commence next month with the project involving the transition from a cricket and AFL oval to a rugby field. The...
Apr 29, 2024
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Eurobodalla Council appoints new operator for Batemans Bay Tennis Centre
Eurobodalla Council has appointed Next Generation Tennis as the new operator of the Batemans Bay tennis centre at Hanging Rock with the new operator planning a range of...
Apr 29, 2024
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ASM Global secures 10-year contract extension to operate ICC Sydney
ASM Global has been contracted to operate ICC Sydney for a further 10 years of the 25-year Public Private Partnership at International Convention Centre Sydney, following a gold...
Apr 28, 2024
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NRL's Wests Tigers confirm Chief Executive's tenure and reveal countdown to stadium plan
The NRL's Wests Tigers have confirmed Shane Richardson as its Chief Executive, commencing on a four-year deal from 2nd July. Appointed to the role on an interim basis in...
Apr 28, 2024
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Melbourne and Olympic Park transformed for Dreamhack esports event
Melbourne and Olympic Park’s Rod Laver Arena, known for hosting major sporting events and concerts, has this weekend transformed for the third annual Dreamhack event. Dreamhack,...
Apr 28, 2024
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Accredit Solutions secures $19 million investment from Gresham House Ventures
International software and accreditation experts, Accredit Solutions, has received a $19 million (£10 million) investment from Gresham House Ventures – a growth equity investor...
Apr 28, 2024
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DISCO CLUB women’s entertainment event experiences exponential growth in popularity
DISCO CLUB, the creation of podcasters, Lise and Sarah, has seen events sold out in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne with their upcoming Sydney event scheduled for August to be...
Apr 28, 2024
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IOC President Thomas Bach encouraged by interest in hosting 2036 Olympics
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Thomas Bach has advised that at least 10 countries have expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Olympic Games. Speaking to the...
Apr 28, 2024
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ASM Global makes Chief Sustainability Officer appointment
Venue management giant ASM Global has hired Lindsay Arell in the role of chief sustainability officer, with responsibility for spearheading its sustainability initiatives at its...
Apr 27, 2024
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Construction tender awarded for Northern Territory Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre
A joint venture between Northern Territory companies ANT Galactic and M&J Builders has secured a $7.1 million construction tender to upgrade Tennant Creek’s Nyinkka Nyunyu Art...
Apr 26, 2024
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New multipurpose convention centre opens in Vietnam
A striking multipurpose convention centre with a design inspired by the country’s ubiquitous coracle boat, has opened in Vietnam. The convention centre - Axi Plaza - overlooks...
Apr 25, 2024
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Fundraising campaign launched to help restore Horsham’s Wesley Performing Arts and Cultural Centre
Custodians of Horsham's historic Wesley Performing Arts and Cultural Centre, the Wesley Committee, are launching a fundraising campaign to raise $550,000 to re-open the venue...
Apr 25, 2024
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Former Tokyo fish market to be redeveloped with multipurpose stadium
The site of Tokyo’s former Tsukiji fish market is to be redeveloped as a commercial and residential complex and transport hub with a 50,000-seat multipurpose stadium at its...
Apr 25, 2024
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Screen Queensland Studios opens new hub in Cairns
Following $12.6 million fit-out, Screen Queensland Studios has officially opened its new hub in Cairns marking a significant milestone in the emergence of Australia’s North and...
Apr 23, 2024
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Wellington City Council ends negotiations with Reading Cinema
Wellington City Council has advised that Council has ended negotiations with Reading Cinemas on a proposed deal aimed at reopening the cinema complex on Courtenay Place. Senior...
Apr 23, 2024
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NZ Warriors to host Australasia's largest ANZAC Day ceremony
The NRL's Warriors will host the largest contingent of New Zealand Defence Force personnel commemorating ANZAC Day this Thursday, as they play a home game on 25th April for the...
Apr 23, 2024
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Community information sessions to introduce Penrith Stadium redevelopment
To support the planning process for the project, Infrastructure NSW is to hold online community information sessions to inform on the design of Penrith Stadium. Being held today...
Apr 23, 2024
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Work commences on Genesian Theatre Company’s new Sydney location
The Genesian Theatre Company has advised that work has commenced on the build of its new home in the inner Sydney suburb, Rozelle. Genesian Theatre Company President, Barry...
Apr 22, 2024
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Redcliffe PCYC secures $2 million grant to improve and upgrade facilities
The Queensland Government has announced a $2 million grant for PCYC Redcliffe to improve and upgrade facilities with the funding allowing for new and upgraded seating,...
Apr 21, 2024
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