"Oh, what a year": Entertainment Centre's COVID measures not "workable", says management

The operator of the Adelaide Entertainment Centre says its SA Health-approved COVID management plan is “unviable” and “unworkable”, declaring the restrictions would make it “incredibly difficult to attract major headline acts” in the medium term.

"Not remotely viable": Govt-owned event manager warns on profits, jobs

Saturday’s AFL Showdown at Adelaide Oval “would have lost tens of thousands of dollars” if not for the Commonwealth JobKeeper subsidy, according to the Adelaide Venue Management Corporation, which says it would be “unviable and irresponsible” for it to stage similar events – a decision it concedes will cost event staff jobs.

A reader asks whether the ASO could use the Theatre at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre as a dedicated concert hall.

Your views: On a new concert hall, land tax and more on "Old Mate"

Today, readers comment on options for a new concert hall for the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, question the prevailing wisdom on the strength of the property sector, and ask whether “Old Mate” is sending the right signal.

Statewide Super Retirement Club

Statewide Super recently held its Retirement Club at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, giving more than 300 retirees the chance to learn more about the industry fund’s initiatives and performance.