M E D I A K I T

CONTENTS

INTRODUCING MARQUEE

MEDIA RELEASE04

THE VENUE

MAIN ROOM08

BOOMBOX09

THE LIBRARY11

PERSONALISED SERVICE13

ABOUT TAO GROUP14

ABOUT THE STAR15

INFORMATION/CONTACT16

INTRODUCING MARQUEE

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In a first for Sydney and Australia, The Star and internationally acclaimed nightclub operators, Tao Group, have entered the Sydney nightlife landscape after opening new nightclub, Marquee-The Star, Sydney on Friday 30 March, 2012.

Marquee-The Star, Sydney has been designed like no other nightlife venue in Australia. With nearly 20,000 square feet of floor space, it features three distinct rooms within the one nightclub which allows it to cater to different music tastes and moods. Over 1000 party-goers were the first to enjoy the new venue as they partied into the night with electrifying performances by Dutch DJ Afrojack and Redfoo from electro pop duo LMFAO.

The opening saw many local and international celebrities walk the red carpet at The Star’s new harbour-side entry, including Paris Hilton, Ashlee Simpson, Joe Jonas, Kellan Lutz, Nick and Vanessa Lachey, Wilmer Valderrama, Abbie Cornish, Jodie Gordon, Ricki-Lee Coulter and Alex Perry.

Marquee -The Star, Sydney officially opened to the public on Saturday 31 March, with DJ, songwriter and producer, will.i.am from Black Eyed Peas fame performing. Also at the DJ decks was rapper and producer, Jermaine Dupri.

Two nights of partying signalled the beginning of an impressive line up of acts who will take to the stage as part of Marquee-The Star ’s on-going program of artists.

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SYDNEY’S NEWEST NIGHTCLUB IS NOW OPENMARQUEE-THE STAR, SYDNEY LAUNCHES WITH STAR-STUDDED EVENT

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SYDNEY’S NEWEST NIGHTCLUB IS NOW OPENMARQUEE-THE STAR, SYDNEY LAUNCHES WITH STAR-STUDDED EVENT

PARIS HILTON

KELLAN LUTZ & SHARNI VINSON A S H L E E S I M P S O N & M I N K A K E L L Y

JOE JONASABBIE CORNISH MEL B & STEPHAN BELAFONTE ISABEL LUCAS

The nightclub – the latest component of The Star’s $870 million redevelopment – is located on the entire top tier of The Star’s new Pirrama Road harbourside entrance and has expansive views of Sydney Harbour and the city skyline.

With a capacity of more than 1200 people, guests will be able to transition between three lavish rooms and various music experiences.

The Main Room has a 30ft LED/DJ booth, projection stage and a large dance floor. In contrast, The Library offers an exclusive lounge experience complete with a working fireplace. Club-goers will also come across the Boombox, with a separate DJ and state-of-the-art sound system including unparalleled views of the Sydney skyline.

Furnished with luxurious interiors, the venue will have an exclusive VIP entrance for quick entry from street level.

Echo Entertainment Group CEO Larry Mullin said The Star had secured America’s biggest nightclub operator to manage a world-class entertainment venue.

“The new nightclub is an important part of our redevelopment as we move to fulfil our aim of being Sydney’s ultimate one-stop nightlife and entertainment destination. The last piece of this jigsaw will be the $100 million multipurpose Events Centre which is currently under construction and due for completion in 2013.”

“Marquee -The Star will have true international stature, thanks to our partnership with the Tao Group which has a proven track record for delivering the ultimate in nightclub experiences,” Mr Mullin said.

The joint venture with The Star’s parent company, Echo Entertainment, is the group’s first venture outside the United States. Noah Tepperberg, from Tao Group said:

“Our team is excited to bring the Marquee brand to Sydney, while creating a venue with a distinct Sydney style and personality. It’s been great to see The Star unfold into an impressive casino and hotel, and now dining and entertainment complex, and we are enjoying working with the talented Australian based team.”

MARQUEE-THE STAR, SYDNEY

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THE VENUE

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DRESSING ROOM

THE MAIN ROOM

VIP BAR

BATHROOM

THE MAIN ROOM

With a capacity of 725 people, The Main Room is the heartbeat and focal point of the nightclub, featuring a high performance sound system and a 30 foot projection stage. A giant LED screen provides a striking back drop to the DJ booth and contains over 200,000 LED lights. The lighting system also features laser, strobe and smoke technology. The large parquetry dance floor is bordered with tables and luxe banquet seating, perfect for taking in all of the action on stage. The main room also features a large circular bar, with over one kilometre of LED strip lighting adorning the ceiling. Wall features include metallic patterned wallpaper and customised skateboard wall mounted lighting sourced from London.

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THE BOOMBOX

THE BOOMBOX

With a capacity to 325 people, The Boombox is complete with spectacular views over Sydney’s harbour and city skyline, a stand alone bar and its very own separate DJ and sound system. An intimate dance floor is enhanced with several overhanging mirrored disco balls, and is bordered by lavish furniture including leather banquet seating. A large graffiti-style mural adorns the wood panelled walls. An attached patio provides club-goers with an outdoor chill out space.

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THE LIBRARY

THE LIBRARY

Offering an exclusive lounge-style experience for up to 100 people, the Library room features a working fireplace, bookshelves and a private bar. Complete with amazing views of the Sydney harbour and city skyline, the Library has a separate VIP lift access from street level, for quick and concealed entry.

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PERSONALISED SERVICE

Personalised table service is available for group table reservations. An attentive server is assigned to each table, mixing and serving drinks for the evening. Reservations can be made via phoning 02 9657 7737, and credit card details will be required to secure your booking on the night.

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The Tao Group has been the force behind the world renowned TAO in New York and Las Vegas, LAVO New York and Las Vegas and Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, amongst other venues. The joint venture with The Star’s parent company, Echo Entertainment, will be the group’s first venture outside the United States.

Marquee -The Star, Sydney will be overseen by experienced operators Noah Tepperberg, Rich Wolf, Louis Abin, Marc Packer and Jason Strauss, alongside a strong Sydney based team.

The recently opened Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas boasts an impressive roster of resident DJs including Erick Morillo, Kaskade, Red Foo from LMFAO, DJ Chuckie and DJ Vice. Guests at the club’s grand opening party included A-list celebrities Jay Z, Beyonce, Chris Martin, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz, Rihanna, Kanye West, Mark Wahlberg and Blake Lively.

ABOUT THE TAO GROUP

LEFT TO RIGHT: LAVO NEW YORK / MARQUEE LAS VEGAS / TAO LAS VEGAS

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The Star has undergone an $870 million redevelopment and expansion and now offers more than 20 restaurants, bars and cafés, a new luxury boutique lifestyle hotel called The Darling, a 16 room day spa, a luxury retail collection, and up scaled gaming areas.

Part of Echo Entertainment Group, it currently employs over 4,000 staff across gaming, hospitality and other specialist industries. The redevelopment has created over 700 new jobs, as well as employed over 1,200 contractors throughout its construction. Attracting visitors to Sydney from around the world, The Star currently injects more than $150 million into local, Australian and international economies across a large variety of industry sectors.

LEFT TO RIGHT: THE STAR FAÇADE / THE DARLING LOBBY / VIEW FROM THE DARLING

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ABOUT THE STAR

GENERAL INFORMATION & CONTACTS

MARQUEE-THE STAR, SYDNEY

OPERATING HOURS: FRIDAY & SATURDAYS 9PM-LATE

LEVEL 2 THE STAR, HARBOURSIDE ENTRY VIA PIRRAMA ROAD, PYRMONT NSW 2009

RESERVATION ENQUIRIES PHONE: 02 9657 7737

GENERAL ENQUIRIES PHONE: 1800 700 700

WEBSITE: WWW.MARQUEESYDNEY.COM

FACEBOOK: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/MARQUEESYDNEY

TWITTER: WWW.TWITTER.COM/MARQUEESYDNEY

DRESS CODE APPLIES

AVAILABLE FOR HIRE FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS

FOR MEDIA ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT:

CAMILLE BENTLEY – PR MANAGER, THE STAR +61 488 353 718 CAMILLE.BENTLEY@ECHOENT.COM.AU

ERYN SULLIVAN – PR CO-ORDINATOR, THE STAR +61 427 328 362 ERYN.SULLIVAN@ECHOENT.COM.AU

PLEASE CONTACT:

BOB SHINDELAR – DIRECTOR OF NIGHTCLUB MARKETING, MARQUEE I THE STAR I SYDNEY

BOB.SHINDELAR@MARQUEESYDNEY.COM

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