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Venue Safety and Security Exchange returns for 2025

The organisers of Venue Safety and Security Exchange (VSX) have advised that its 2025 edition will be held on Wednesday 23rd July at the Australian Turf Club, Royal Randwick. The 2025 VSX…

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Apr 24, 2025 Entertainment / Events / Safety / Security / Venues /

 
 

Live Nation acquires Japanese concert promoter Hayashi International

USA-based entertainment giant Live Nation has announced its acquisition of Hayashi International Promotions (HIP), one of Japan’s largest concert promoters. HIP, which promotes both…

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Apr 23, 2025 Entertainment / Events / Venues /

 
 

NSW Government delivers financial lifeline to music festivals

The NSW Government has delivered the first round of its Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund, established in September 2024, which has allocated a combined $2.25 million of emergency…

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Apr 23, 2025 Arts / Entertainment / Events / Finance / Government /

 
 

PMY acquires EVENT360 and grows its EMEA presence

International venue, events and infrastructure technology solutions business, the PMY Group, has acquired UK-based EVENT360, a premier producer of match-day entertainment, immersive…

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Apr 23, 2025 Entertainment / Events / Sport / Technology / Venues /

 
 

EVANZ sponsors Venue of the Year as part of the NZEA Awards

The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has advised that it is to again sponsor the Venue of the Year category as part of the New Zealand Events Association (NZEA)…

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Apr 23, 2025 Entertainment / Events / Marketing / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Bluesfest records highest attendance of any Australian festival since pre-COVID

Bluesfest - an Australian-owned, independent celebration of live music - will return in 2026 following its record attendance in 2025 over the Easter long weekend, from 17th to 20th…

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Apr 22, 2025 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events /

 
 

Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress to consider smarter, more connected and more sustainable venues

As the premier gathering for venue industry professionals across Australasia and Asia, the Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress will deliver an unparalleled experience filled with…

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Apr 22, 2025 Entertainment / Environment / Sport / Technology / Venues /

 
 

Western Australian Government invests $290 million in Perth Film Studios

The Western Australian Government is investing $290 million to grow the State's screen industry with massive sound stages and workshops being erected at the Perth Film Studios site in…

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Apr 22, 2025 Arts / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

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