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ICC Sydney looks to the future as Coronavirus halts convention centres business

Like every venue across Australia, International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney has had to deal with an almost total collapse of demand following social measures by the Federal and NSW…

Mar 23, 2020 Events / Hospitality / Tourism / Venues /

LPA seeks targeted financial stimulus for live performance industry

Live Performance Australia (LPA) is calling for a targeted industry package advising that without this financial assistance there will be no bridge to recovery for many companies. The…

Mar 23, 2020 Arts / Culture / Events / Finance / Venues /

IOC sets deadline for potential Tokyo Olympics postponement

As Coronavirus impacts nations around the world, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced it is considering a possible postponement of this years’ Tokyo Games, giving…

Mar 23, 2020 Events / Sport / Venues /

New Zealand Councils close facilities

Following New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s announcement on 21st March of measures to support social distancing measures to minimise the effect of the Coronavirus, OVID-19…

Mar 23, 2020 Aquatics / Entertainment / Recreation / Venues / Wellness /

Industry conferences cancelled, postponed and rescheduled

While Australasian Leisure Management likes to report on upcoming industry events, the current Coronavirus crisis instead means we are having to cover conferences, exhibitions, seminars…

Mar 23, 2020 Aquatics / Entertainment / Events / Fitness / Recreation /

Australian music industry launches SOS campaign

Advising that the hard-working people who provide the soundtrack to Australian life need immediate help, the Music Industry Taskforce has launched Sound Of Silence (SOS), an initiative…

Mar 21, 2020 Entertainment / Marketing / Retail / Technology / Venues /

New four square metre rule for indoor spaces announced

Indoor spaces including workplaces, cinemas and theatres, restaurants, bars and pubs are now being forced to comply with an indoor limit of one person for every four square metres. While…

Mar 20, 2020 Government / Hospitality / Safety / Venues / Wellness /

LPA concerned over Government’s inaction in helping cultural sector survive Coronavirus crisis

With festivals cancelled, and live theatre and music venues closing their doors, Live Performance Australia (LPA) has advised that it is "extremely concerned" that governments…

Mar 20, 2020 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Finance / Venues /