News: Venues
Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre officially opens
City of Darebin’s long-awaited, new innovative Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre (NARC) officially opened today, Monday, 13th November 2023. With doors opening at 6am, and...
Nov 12, 2023
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Microhire enhances event space technology of Queensland’s Royal International Convention Centre
Microhire, one of the largest Australian-owned audio-visual and event staging services suppliers, has made significant investments in enhancing the event space technology of its...
Nov 12, 2023
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Technology
Partnership announced between One NZ Warriors, Venues Ōtautahi and ChristchurchNZ
One NZ Warriors have partnered with Venues Ōtautahi and ChristchurchNZ to play NRL home games in the country’s second biggest city for the first time. On the back of their...
Nov 12, 2023
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Venues
Venues NSW explains change of management arrangements at Sydney’s Accor and CommBank Stadiums
Venues NSW has today clarified arrangements relating to the upcoming change of management at Sydney’s CommBank and Accor Stadiums, advising of how, as of the beginning of 2024,...
Nov 10, 2023
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NSW Government ends VenuesLive’s management of Sydney’s CommBank and Accor Stadiums
The NSW Government is to end the long term management of Sydney’s Accor and CommBank Stadiums by VenuesLive as of the beginning of next year, with the venues to be operated by...
Nov 9, 2023
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ATEC recognises tourism industry excellence at 2023 Awards and Graduation ceremony
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has recognised the best of the tourism industry with winners announced at the Meeting Place Gala dinner held at Lot.100 in the...
Nov 9, 2023
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Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre gains EarthCheck Master Certification for sustainability
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has secured Master Certification through EarthCheck, the world’s leading business advisory group specialising in...
Nov 9, 2023
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Environment
Wellington maintains status as New Zealand’s most creative city
Wellington City Council has welcomed the city again being acknowledged as the most creative city in New Zealand by the Infometrics Creativity Index - maintaining an unbroken...
Nov 9, 2023
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Arts
Venues NSW announces Gema Group as new catering contractor at Sydney's Accor and CommBank Stadium
NSW venues management agency Venues NSW has today announced that Gema Group has secured the catering contracts for Sydney's Accor and CommBank Stadium, replacing current...
Nov 8, 2023
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Venues
Ticketek set to release resale tickets for Taylor Swift’s Eras tour
Following unprecedented demand for tickets to Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour earlier this year, fans now have another chance to get to see the singing superstar with Ticketek...
Nov 8, 2023
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Entertainment /
Ticketing
MCG to host second game in 2024 State of Origin series
The Victorian Government has announced that the MCG will host game two of the 2024 State of Origin rugby league series. Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events...
Nov 8, 2023
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Venues
Plans for new Hobart stadium reach major milestone
The Tasmanian Government’s development of a new AFL stadium in Hobart have reached a major milestone after achieving approval as a Project of State Significance Order. This...
Nov 8, 2023
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Venues
International venue managers ASM Global acquired by Legends
Premium experiences company Legends has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire ASM Global, the global manager of sport and entertainment venues. A statement...
Nov 7, 2023
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Premium hospitality space in demand at Christchurch's Te Kaha stadium
With the four-storey West Stand at Christchurch's Te Kaha stadium on track for structural completion by the end of this year, Venues Ōtautahi Chief Executive, Caroline...
Nov 7, 2023
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EVANZ announces board election results
The Entertainment Venues Association New Zealand (EVANZ) has announced the results of its 2023 board election, with three new members joining as director. Caroline Harvie-Teare...
Nov 7, 2023
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Entertainment
Mastercard and Live Nation partner to offer exclusive experiences for cardholders
Live Nation has announced a partnership with credit card company Mastercard that will see 100 million cardholders around the world offered exclusive live music benefits and...
Nov 7, 2023
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Billing /
Retail
$5.25 million available for NSW Surf Life Saving Club upgrades
The NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program has opened allowing clubs to apply for up to $5.25 million for new and improved facilities. Clubs can receive grants up to $1...
Nov 7, 2023
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Aquatics
Sports Environment Alliance announces date for 2024 Summit
Titled The Future of Sport , the Sports Environment Alliance’s annual event SEASummit is to be held on 17th April 2024 at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. The Summit will have focus...
Nov 7, 2023
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Environment
Two additional industry leaders appointed to Australian Business Events Association Board of Directors
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) - the peak body for the Business Events industry - has welcomed two additional industry leaders to its Board of Directors....
Nov 7, 2023
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Venues
New Zealand events industry embarking on exciting growth phase
BEIA Chief Executive Lisa Hopkins has advised that the New Zealand industry was embarking on an exciting phase in its growth, capitalising on its new and existing...
Nov 7, 2023
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Venues
WOSUP Chair Andy Marinos says there is ‘no time to waste’ in war on single use plastic
Social impact enterprise, War on Single Use Plastic (WOSUP), has ramped up its fight to eliminate the knock-on of plastic pollution from large-scale sport and entertainment...
Nov 6, 2023
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Environment
NSW Government to conduct its first live music audit
For the first time, the NSW Government will conduct a survey of artists and professionals working in the music industry aiming to understand the challenges faced and what can be...
Nov 6, 2023
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Arts
Warrick Dent named new Chief Executive at Wellington’s Sky Stadium
The Wellington Regional Stadium Trust has announced the appointment of Warrick Dent as its new Chief Executive, taking over from Shane Harmon who will leave at the end of the...
Nov 6, 2023
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Entertainment
Poll finds declining interest in Melbourne Cup
Traditionally dubbed ‘the race that stops the nation’, newly published research from Essential poll has revealed declining interest in the Melbourne Cup, with just 11% of...
Nov 6, 2023
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Venues