News: Venues
VMA to stage industry celebration in honour of former President Gareth James
Following the death in November last year of founder member and Past President Gareth James, the Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) is staging a special Industry...
Jan 31, 2024
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INTIX real-time marketing enhances event revenue
Event ticketing technology business INTIX has introduced real-time marketing to help boost revenue at events. Previously managed through social media, real-time marketing has...
Jan 31, 2024
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Hobart City Council reaches agreement with Stadia Precinct Consortia on Macquarie Point Stadium 2.0
Hobart City Council has advised that a majority vote was secured on 29th January for Council to provide in-principle support of Stadia Precinct Consortium Pty Ltd to progress...
Jan 30, 2024
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Trippas White named new food and beverage partner at the National Gallery of Australia
Trippas White Group has been announced as the exclusive food and beverage partner at Canberra’s National Gallery of Australia (NGA). Continues Trippas White’s growth in...
Jan 30, 2024
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ARIA establishes Hip Hop and RnB Advisory Group
Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has established a Hip Hop and RnB Advisory Group designed to support and celebrate opportunities for growth across the genres,...
Jan 30, 2024
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Lotterywest grant for all-abilities playground at the WACA
Western Australia’s Lotteries Commission has released a $5.2 million grant to support the transformation of Perth’s WACA sports ground. Western Australian Premier Roger Cook...
Jan 30, 2024
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Australian Open’s Craig Tiley reveals plan to stare down threats from China and Saudi Arabia
Following a record 1.1 million fans attending the 2024 Australian Open, Tournament Director and Tennis Australia Chief Executive Craig Tiley has outlined his plans for...
Jan 29, 2024
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Eden Park achieves record-breaking financial results in past year
Auckland’s Eden Park has recorded a net operating profit of $8.27 million in the 12 months to 31st October 2023, a $4.6 million increase over the previous year, marking the best...
Jan 29, 2024
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AFL records Australia’s largest sporting crowds in 2023
AFL was Australia’s most attended sport in 2023 with total stadium crowds of 8.1 million attending its Premiership fixture, almost double that of the NRL. In a year of major...
Jan 29, 2024
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New appointees endorsed for Venues NSW Board
New appointees have been confirmed by the NSW Government to the board of Venues NSW for the positions of Deputy Chairperson, Public Service Senior Executive Member, and two...
Jan 29, 2024
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Main construction tender released for Launceston’s new $43.6 million sport and recreation hub
The main tender for the construction of Launceston’s new $43.6 million northern suburbs community, sport and recreation centre - The Hub - at 316-320 Invermay Road, Mowbray has...
Jan 28, 2024
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2024 Australian Open breaks past attendance record
The organisers of the Australian Open have advised that this year’s tournament has smashed past attendance records with more than one million fans attending the 15-day event at...
Jan 28, 2024
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Infrastructure funding opens for Victorian cricket clubs, associations and local government
The 2023-24 Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund has opened today for applications from Victorian cricket clubs, associations and local government to help grow participation...
Jan 28, 2024
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Works commence on new $33.5 million Orange Regional Conservatorium and Planetarium
Orange City Council has advised that works are underway in preparation for the construction of the new $33.5 million Orange Regional Conservatorium and Planetarium. Council...
Jan 28, 2024
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Iranian Government eases restrictions on women entering football stadiums
Longstanding restrictions on Iranian women watching live football in the nation’s sport stadia -marked by high profile protests over the years - appear to have been eased with...
Jan 26, 2024
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2024 Australia Day Honours list recognises more than 1,000 people
A range of people from across the leisure industry have been recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours list. For only the second time in the history of the Honours, more...
Jan 25, 2024
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Wellington's Sky Stadium trials new Mobility Transfer Service for major events
Ahead of the Foo Fighters concert this Saturday 27th January, Sky Stadium is trialling a new Mobility Transfer Service to assist fans from Wellington Railway Station to the...
Jan 25, 2024
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Events Centre Caloundra Chief Executive Bronwyn Edinger receives Australia Day honour
Bronwyn Edinger, Chief Executive of The Events Centre Caloundra, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2024 Australia Day Honours list - receiving the...
Jan 25, 2024
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South Australian company MyVenue grows its exports to $7.3 million in the United States
MyVenue, a South Australian company based at Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen precinct and specialising in stadium and arena (POS) software, has significantly expanded its footprint in...
Jan 24, 2024
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Groovin the Moo Queensland festival moves to Sunshine Coast Stadium and Kawana Sports Precinct
Set to be staged at six locations across Australia during May and June, the returning Groovin the Moo festival series will be held at a new venue when it reaches the Sunshine...
Jan 24, 2024
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MCEC’s Food and Beverage Team Leader Ruby Scrimizzi enhances BBC Earth Experience
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), currently home of the breathtaking BBC Earth Experience, has advised that their Food and Beverage Team Leader, Ruby Scrimizzi...
Jan 24, 2024
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Tickets on sale for return of F1 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai
Returning to the Formula 1 program for the first time in four years, tickets are now on sale for the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit. Running from 19th...
Jan 24, 2024
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NSW Government releases concept design for Penrith Stadium upgrade
The NSW Government has today unveiled its draft plans for its proposed $309 million redevelopment of the Penrith Stadium that will include a new western grandstand with steeper...
Jan 23, 2024
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Pilot program aimed at revitalising Campaspe Stadiums
Campaspe Shire Council manages three indoor stadiums within the municipality - Echuca, Kyabram and Tongala. Council has advised that Campaspe Stadiums will begin a pilot program...
Jan 23, 2024
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