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Social distancing rules make it financially unviable for Sydney theatres to reopen

While Sydney theatre companies including Sydney Theatre Company and Belvoir welcomed the NSW Government's 14th June announcement stipulating that NSW venues could replace the 50-person…

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Jun 18, 2020 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Safety / Venues /

 
 

TEG looks to UK expansion with acquisition of struggling venues and Ticketek launch

Live entertainment and ticketing company TEG is looking to invest in UK venues impacted by the Coronavirus shutdown. In an interview with the Financial Times, TEG Chief Executive Geoff…

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Jun 17, 2020 Entertainment / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

Live performances set to welcome New Zealand arts and event patrons

With spectator sport having returned to New Zealand stadiums at the weekend, the country’s live performance industry is now looking to restart in the largely unrestricted Coronavirus…

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Jun 16, 2020 Arts / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

UFC’s ‘fight island’ concept to be staged in Abu Dhabi

UFC has announced that its much-anticipated Fight Island concept will be staged on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. Set to be the first major international event with athletes flying to a…

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Jun 15, 2020 ByKaren Sweaney Entertainment / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Regional Facilities Auckland welcomes visitors back into its attractions and venues

Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA) is welcoming Aucklanders and visitors back into its attractions, galleries, stadia, zoos and other popular venues with a range of enriching activities…

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Jun 15, 2020 Arts / Attractions / Culture / Entertainment / Recreation /

 
 

Destination NSW announces 1,000 COVIDSafe gigs to be staged from November

Some of Australia’s most popular musical acts - including Jimmy Barnes, The Veronicas, Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins, Amy Shark, Tones and I and Birds of Tokyo - will headline a new…

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Jun 15, 2020 Entertainment / Events / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

Live Entertainment Industry Forum welcomes potential easing of restrictions on outdoor sport and entertainment venues

The newly formed Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF) has today welcomed the Federal Government’s move on to further ease restrictions on organised on outdoor sport and…

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Jun 12, 2020 Entertainment / Events / Government / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Splendour in the Grass cancellation to hit Byron Bay economy

The announcement that this year’s Splendour in the Grass festival will not be held due to Coronavirus travel restrictions looks set to have a significant impact on the economy of…

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Jun 12, 2020 Entertainment / Events / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

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