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Geoff Donaghy bids farewell to his role as ICC Sydney Chief Executive

This month, Geoff Donaghy steps down from his full-time role as Chief Executive of ICC Sydney and Group Director – Convention Centres, ASM Global (APAC). His extraordinary…

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Aug 21, 2024 Arts / Entertainment / Events / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Trip.com Group and Merlin Entertainments partner to enhance Asia’s aquarium attraction experiences

Trip. com Group, a world-leading travel service provider, and Merlin Entertainments Group, a global leader in branded entertainment destinations, have partnered to enhance Asia’s…

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Aug 21, 2024 Aquatics / Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism /

 
 

APRA AMCOS report indicates ‘bleak future’ for Australian and New Zealand music creators

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) could put 23% of revenues by music creators at risk over the next four years costing the industry more than $500 million. Revealed…

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Aug 21, 2024 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Technology /

 
 

ASM Global appoints Meg Walker as Group Director of Arena Operations

Venue management professional and entertainment industry specialist, Meagan (Meg) Walker has been appointed as ASM Global Group Director of Arena Operations, replacing Tim Worton CVE, who…

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Aug 21, 2024 Entertainment / Events / Venues /

 
 

NSW to stage 2025 regional music summit

The NSW Government has announced that the state will play host to the 2025 Regional and Remote Music Summit. Established to ensure the seven million people living in regional and remote…

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Aug 21, 2024 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events /

 
 

Frontier Touring and AEG Presents agree alliance with Hordern Pavilion operator Playbill Group

Playbill Group, the venue managers of Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, has announced a partnership with Frontier Touring - part of the Mushroom Group - and AEG Presents - the…

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Aug 20, 2024 Entertainment / Finance / Retail / Venues /

 
 

Coldplay, WWE, FIFA deliver $105 million into the Western Australian economy

Blockbuster events Coldplay, WWE and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 matches boosted the Western Australia's economy by $105 million last financial year. Coldplay was the…

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Aug 20, 2024 Entertainment / Events / Finance / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

South Australian Government ‘saves’ live music venue but with possible two year closure

The South Australian Government yesterday declared that it had “saved” the Crown and Anchor - an Adelaide live music hotel on Grenfell Street - but the manager warns…

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Aug 20, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Entertainment / Events / Government / Venues /

 
 

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