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Super Bowl LED lighting supplier enters Australian market

With Sunday night’s Super Bowl broadcast around the world from the USA, the lighting technology used to illuminate the Raymond James Stadium in the Florida city of Tampa is now…

Feb 10, 2021 Sport / Technology / Venues /

Glass digital sports floor revolutionises arena concepts

A digital sports floor made of glass – in which the lines are not permanently marked on the floor, but are incorporated underneath the glass surface as LED lines - has been developed…

Feb 10, 2021 Events / Sport / Surfaces / Technology / Venues /

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre’s first exhibition in 2021 reinforces value of face to face events

The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) welcomed its first exhibition in 2021 - the Hong Kong International Dental Expo and Symposium (HKIDEAS) from 22nd to 24th January…

Feb 10, 2021 Events / Safety / Venues /

Naming rights for Perth’s Optus Stadium emerges as Western Australian election issue

The sale of the naming rights for Perth's Optus Stadium has emerged as an issue in the Western Australian election with Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup saying an elected Liberal…

Feb 9, 2021 Government / Marketing / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

Queensland Government and NRL aim for 50,000 fans a day at Suncorp Stadium during 2021 Magic Round

The Queensland Government and the NRL is hoping to host capacity crowds for this year's Magic Round in Brisbane, when all 16 teams play out of the city’s Suncorp Stadium over…

Feb 9, 2021 Government / Safety / Sport / Venues /

2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show to proceed under COVIDSafe rules

Having not been held in 2020, the Sydney Royal Easter Show will go ahead this year, but with COVID-19 restrictions in place that will limit visitor numbers. The popular annual event,…

Feb 9, 2021 Attractions / Events / Safety / Tourism / Venues /

Auckland’s Eden Park gets confirmation it can stage concert events

Eden Park is preparing to announce concert events following a compelling decision by Independent Commissioners to grant Auckland’s landmark venue the right to host concerts. The…

Feb 9, 2021 Entertainment / Sport / Venues /

$200 million plus redevelopment plan proposed for Launceston’s UTAS Stadium

The City of Launceston is to consider the endorsement of a $208 million plan - which aims to create a sustainable model for a fit-for-purpose sporting stadium in Launceston - at meeting…

Feb 8, 2021 Finance / Government / Sport / Venues /