News: Venues
Death at Western Victorian burnout event highlights disputes in governance of Australian motorsport
The death of a spectator at the LOO5ENATS burnout event in Stawell in Western Victoria last November has highlighted divisions in the governance of Australian motorsport. Trent...
Feb 7, 2024
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Stage 2 of Design Excellence Competition commences for reimagined Riverside Theatres
Parramatta’s reimagined Riverside Theatres has moved a step closer with the commencement of Stage 2 of the Design Excellence Competition for the city's $180 million plus theatre...
Feb 6, 2024
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Quayclean secures MCG cleaning contract
Quayclean Australia, the largest provider of cleaning, hygiene, and waste management services to major public venues across Australia, has secured a massive coup after being...
Feb 6, 2024
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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust launches inaugural branding for new Geelong Convention and Event Centre
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust (MCET), as operators of the future Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, has launched the inaugural branding for the new...
Feb 6, 2024
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Nowra Pavilion’s transformation unveiled for 150th Show
The Nowra Showground Pavilion has undergone an impressive transformation as part of the recent completion of a refurbishment project. The project, funded through Shoalhaven City...
Feb 6, 2024
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New funding aims to improve accessibility at Victorian creative spaces
The Victorian Government’s Making Space program is investing $500,000 to ensure more creative spaces across the state have infrastructure that makes them accessible for the...
Feb 6, 2024
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Mornington Peninsula’s Jubilee Park Stadium to host Netball Australia’s largest pathway event
Melbourne’s south-east will host Australian netball’s largest pathway event this April when the 2024 National Netball Championships is held at Frankston’s newest sporting...
Feb 6, 2024
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Search begins for the face of the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show
Melbourne Royal has today launched a campaign to find the face of the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show, with applications now open to Victorian children aged between eight and 11...
Feb 5, 2024
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Hong Kong fans and officials angry over Lionel Messi’s failure to play during Inter Miami fixture
Fans at a full-house Hong Kong Stadium on Sunday night booed and called for ticket refunds after Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi failed to feature in a friendly game...
Feb 5, 2024
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Boxing fans warned to avoid ticket scalpers and scammers for event at Perth’s RAC Arena
With Perth's RAC Arena set to host three World Title fights, including the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Lightweight World Title, on 12th May 2024, tickets for the...
Feb 5, 2024
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Chief Executives of Wavegarden and URBNSURF impressed with new style of one-day surfing event
URBNSURF Melbourne’s hosting of the one day surfing event - WSL QS3000 BYD Pro URBNSURF – on 3rd February attracted a crowd of 1000 spectators who gathered in Tullamarine to...
Feb 5, 2024
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2024 to present over 150 performers at an array of venues
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2024 will present an impressive line-up of over 150 performers across the Festival’s key events, showcasing an array of global stars,...
Feb 5, 2024
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G’day Group unveils refreshed portfolio of premier regional event venues for 2024
Australia’s largest regional accommodation provider, G’day Group has unveiled a refreshed portfolio for 2024, headlined by the launch of a new 30-person executive boardroom...
Feb 5, 2024
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Winarch Group appoints Belinda Judd as Chief Financial Officer
Winarch Group – the parent company of the Cedar Mill Group - has today announced the appointment of Belinda Judd as Chief Financial Officer. Judd joins the business with...
Feb 4, 2024
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Moshtix looks to deliver improved customer choice through exclusive partnership with Zip
Looking to provide customers with greater choice and control over how they pay for live music and events, Moshtix has announced the launch of an exclusive partnership with...
Feb 4, 2024
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Riyadh Marathon to incorporate newly-constructed Kingdom Arena
The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has announced that the Riyadh Marathon will have its start and finish point on Imam Saud bin Faisal Road, opposite the...
Feb 4, 2024
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Forsyth Barr Stadium to host All Blacks season opening match
New Zealand Rugby has announced the All Blacks full 2024 Test schedule, which will start against England in front of home fans at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday 6th...
Feb 4, 2024
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MoU signed on future AFL and AFLW content ahead of proposed UTAS Stadium transfer
A Memorandum of Understanding on future AFL and AFLW content in Launceston has been formally signed by the City of Launceston and Tasmanian Government ahead of the proposed...
Feb 4, 2024
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Melbourne Convention Bureau announces new Regional Director for North Asia and Greater China
Melbourne Convention Bureau has welcomed James Zheng to the role of Regional Director - North Asia and China, enhancing MCB’s commitment to strengthening ties between Victoria,...
Feb 4, 2024
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Scope of work revealed for upgrade to UTAS Stadium Launceston
The next step in plans to upgrade the University of Tasmania (UTAS) Stadium in Launceston has been confirmed today with the scope of works for this $130 million redevelopment...
Feb 3, 2024
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The P.A. People named Platinum Sponsor for Stage Queensland 2024 Technical Managers’ Conference
Stage Queensland’s 2024 Technical Managers’ Conference, being held at the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba from 5th to 7th February, has confirmed venue technical specialists The...
Feb 2, 2024
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VMA opens nominations for 2024 Venue Industry Awards
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) has announced the opening of nominations for its 2024 VMA Venue Industry Awards. The premier awards program for the venue...
Feb 1, 2024
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New Zealand Prime Minister among attendees at official blessing of Maidstone Sports Hub
Upper Hutt City Council has advised that the official blessing of Te Kupenga o Rongomai-Maidstone Sports Hub was conducted bright and early this morning and was attended by New...
Feb 1, 2024
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Peak body for NSW’s agricultural shows welcomes new Chief Executive
AgShows NSW, the parent body of 192 show societies in the state since 1929, has announced the appointment of Brooke Beales as its new Chief Executive. Announcing the...
Feb 1, 2024
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