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Inspectors step in as scalpers mark up tickets for Taylor Swift Melbourne concerts by more than 400%

Taylor Swift fans are being warned about buying resale tickets for the singing star’s upcoming sold-out concerts at the MCG - with ticket scalpers and resellers reported to be…

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Jan 4, 2024 ByNigel Benton Entertainment / Legal / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

Storm Tussey-Haverly named as new IAAPA Executive Vice President and Chief Membership Officer

Following a global search, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has appointed Storm Tussey-Haverly in the newly created role of executive vice president…

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Jan 4, 2024 Attractions / Entertainment / Marketing / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Perth’s Fringe World organiser ends partnership with Woodside

Following a multi-year campaign by members of the Western Australian arts community to remove Woodside’s involvement in Perth's Fringe World Festival, the organisation that runs…

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Jan 3, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Environment / Events /

 
 

Digital winter theme park opens in Vietnam resort complex Phu Quoc

Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. announced on 29th December that it has opened 'Ice Jungle', a digital theme park in a luxury residential resort complex on Phu Quoc…

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Jan 3, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Entertainment / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

Australian cinemas sold almost $1 billion in tickets in 2023

Investment by screen operators in the ‘big screen experience’ and a string of movie blockbusters saw Australian cinemagoers purchase almost $1 billion in tickets in 2023. As…

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Jan 3, 2024 Entertainment / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

Woodford Folk Festival set to host more than 120,000 fans

Opening today (27th December) and running until Monday 1st January, the 36th Woodford Folk Festival is set to host 25,000 people daily and more than 120,000 visitors in total across the…

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Dec 27, 2023 ByNigel Benton Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events / Venues /

 
 

New Western Australian laws ban 82 offenders from attending popular night precincts

New Western Australian laws have seen 82 violent and anti-social offenders banned from entering five Protected Entertainment Precincts (PEPs) in the year since the laws were introduced by…

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Dec 24, 2023 Entertainment / Events / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Dreamworld opens The Wiggles-themed Big Red Boat Coaster ride

Just in time for Christmas and the Gold Coast's peak holiday season, Dreamworld has launched its latest attraction, The Big Red Boat Coaster. Inspired by the beloved children's…

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Dec 23, 2023 Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism /

 
 

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