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UK live entertainment industry welcomes proposals to crack down on ticket scalping
Moves by the UK Government to legislate a cap on the price of resold tickets for concerts, live sport and other events has been hailed by figures in the live entertainment and...
Jan 10, 2025
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Latest AO Startups includes seven more companies
A second group of start-ups pioneering new fan and event technologies has joined the innovative AO StartUps program. The new cohort - Volta, Oho, INTIX, Foodini, Scala Sports,...
Jan 10, 2025
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Live Nation Concerts names new Senior Vice President of Artist Development and Global Touring
Live Nation has today announced the appointment of Milly Olykan as Senior Vice President of Artist Development and Global Touring. Joining the company’s Concerts division in...
Jan 10, 2025
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Victoria Police to increase charges for patrols and security at major entertainment and sport events
A major revision of fees will see major sporting events, festivals and concerts having to pay more for patrolling and security undertaken by Victoria Police. The first...
Jan 9, 2025
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Water safety knowledge and confidence boosted via Float to Survive with GOswim campaign
Belgravia Leisure’s GOswim program saw over 60,000 GOSwim students in almost 80 swim school locations across Australia absorb the Float to Survive with GOswim message, with a...
Jan 9, 2025
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Byron Bay Lighthouse Aboriginal Walking Tour offers alternative perspective of popular tourism attraction
A new walking tour has been launched by award-winning Indigenous tour operator Delta Kay, providing visitors with an Aboriginal perspective of the coastline around the Byron Bay...
Jan 9, 2025
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Nike announces 2025 women’s race series ‘After Dark Tour’
Global sportswear giant Nike has announced their 2025 After Dark Tour as part of an ongoing championing of women runners and their communities. The 2025 After Dark Tour, a...
Jan 9, 2025
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Australian Live Music Business Council looks for industry input on Pre-Budget submission
Looking for Federal Government support for the industry, the Australian Live Music Business Council (ALMBC) is inviting its members and stakeholders to contribute to a...
Jan 9, 2025
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Swimming NZ continues to provide valuable support via Disability Swimming Fund
Swimming NZ is continuing their support for individuals living with a disability to access swimming and advises they have been able to provide financial support to 28 successful...
Jan 9, 2025
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Adelaide Zoo welcomes arrival of three male Capybaras
Adelaide Zoo has welcomed the arrival of three male Capybaras from Sydney Zoo - brothers Iago and Iguazu, and Salvador. As the largest rodents in the world, Capybaras hail from...
Jan 9, 2025
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Floriade and Unisport Nationals deliver significant boost to ACT 2024 economy
Floriade, Australia’s largest celebration of Spring held in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park from 14th September to 13th October 2024, provided a significant boost to the ACT...
Jan 9, 2025
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Federal Government funding helps fast-tracking of new Sunshine Coast sporting precinct
Backed by funding from the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program, the Sunshine Coast Council has announced the fast tracking of a new sports complex to be located at...
Jan 9, 2025
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New Taipei City Art Museum to open in April
After years of preparation, New Taipei City’s first public art museum, the New Taipei City Art Museum (NTCAM), is scheduled to open on 25th April. The NTCAM is located in the...
Jan 9, 2025
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Cygnet Folk Festival celebrates local and international music and culture
Tasmania’s 2025 Cygnet Folk Festival is being held from 10th to 12th January delivering its signature celebration of local and international music and culture to the Huon...
Jan 9, 2025
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Aardman and Spacetoon partner to deliver ‘Shaun the Sheep’ to MENA region
Multi-award-winning independent animation studio Aardman has strategically partnered with Spacetoon, an international media and entertainment conglomerate directed to families...
Jan 9, 2025
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South Australian Government champions women and girls in sport with launch of new recognition awards
The South Australian Government has launched ‘The Power of Her 2025 Recognition Awards’ celebrating South Australians who empower girls and women in sport. These awards are the...
Jan 9, 2025
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Keepme research uncovers the Gym leads lost after hours
Keepme, a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) - driven solutions for the fitness industry has conducted lead generation research which focuses on uncovering a critical trend:...
Jan 9, 2025
Fitness
Albany community to benefit from $3 million investment in walking and cycling paths
Western Australia’s Albany community is set to benefit from the next round of the State Government's WA Bicycle Network (WABN) Grants Program, with more than $2.7 million being...
Jan 8, 2025
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Victoria’s treasured heritage landmarks to be restored following natural disaster damage
A new grants program being delivered by the Victorian Government aims to revive and restore some of the state’s most treasured heritage landmarks damaged by natural disasters....
Jan 8, 2025
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Regional tourism projects boosted in Tasmania
The Tasmanian Government’s Regional Tourism Development Loan Scheme is boosting their tourism industry by supporting an array of regional tourism projects. Three regional...
Jan 8, 2025
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Pirelli and Australian Open sign partnership
Pirelli and Australian Open have signed a partnership deal which sees, Pirelli from 2025 become the Official Tyre Partner of the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday 12th...
Jan 8, 2025
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Upgrade works set to commence at Perth Concert Hall
Following the official closure of the venue on 21st December work on redevelopment of the Perth Concert Hall are set to commence as of next month. Refurbishments to the...
Jan 8, 2025
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Starmax Fencing champions young fencers in Malaysia
Malaysia's premier provider of fencing equipment, Starmax Fencing, has announced an equipment sponsorship deal with Saif Nordin, one of Malaysia's most promising young athletes...
Jan 8, 2025
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Western Australian Government opens grants for local conservation initiatives
The Western Australian Government is supporting community efforts to conserve and enhance the state’s environment with $7 million available for local projects. Applications are...
Jan 8, 2025
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