News: Arts
‘Opera House of the West’ opens in Sydney's Rooty Hill
Looking to transform entertainment in Western Sydney, the Sydney Coliseum Theatre at West HQ has opened, staging its first show yesterday evening. Described by its Executive...
Dec 13, 2019
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New partnership aligns Perth Theatre Trust and Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
A new three-year partnership was announced yesterday (11th December) between the Perth Theatre Trust (PTT) and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). The...
Dec 11, 2019
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Opera Australia offers Walk on Roles for $5000
Opera Australia has announced that a limited number of walk-on roles for their spectacular outdoor event Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour are now available to purchase for $5000 -...
Dec 5, 2019
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison abolishes Department of Communications and Arts as part of public service restructure
A major shake-up of Federal Government departments announced yesterday by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will see the abolition of the Department of Communications and...
Dec 5, 2019
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Program for Woodford Folk Festival 2019/20 includes wellness events
Set to return from 27th December 2019 to 1st January 2020 the latest edition of the Woodford Folk Festival will not only feature music, entertainment, craft activities and...
Dec 5, 2019
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Casula Powerhouse set to launch inaugural Liverpool Sculpture Walk
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre will officially open the inaugural Liverpool Sculpture Walk on Saturday 7th December with the works remaining on display until late August 2020....
Dec 3, 2019
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LPA reports live performance industry drives cultural economy but growth rate slowing
Live Performance Australia (LPA) reports that the live performance industry continued to drive Australia’s cultural economy in 2018 with more than 26 million attendances...
Dec 2, 2019
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New Melbourne Urban Art Festival announces program
Australia’s new festival of urban art, Can’t Do Tomorrow, has unveiled its first line up of artists, major installations and programming set to take over The Facility,...
Nov 28, 2019
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Adelaide Fringe 2020 program celebrates diamond anniversary
The Adelaide Fringe 2020 program is set to entertain audiences as it celebrates its 60th anniversary with 1210 events and more than 7000 artists and 361 venues set to take part...
Nov 27, 2019
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NSW Government opens tender process for new Sydney Theatre Royal operator
Plans to reopen Sydney's Theatre Royal have moved closer with the NSW Government today announcing that it has reached a commercial agreement with the owners of the venue to...
Nov 27, 2019
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Sunshine Coast arts sector to receive funding boost
Sunshine Coast artists and creatives will have the opportunity to access $165,000 in Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants during 2019/20 thanks to the continued...
Nov 26, 2019
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Ipswich bowling club the focus of drag queen documentary
South-East Queensland-based production company Flickchicks are making an Ipswich-centric drag queen documentary entitled Bowled Over. Bowled Over follows Taboo, a group of drag...
Nov 24, 2019
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Ticketmaster fans name Come from Away as Australia’s 2019 Ticket of the Year
Ticketmaster has revealed that Come From Away - the critically-acclaimed Broadway musical which has been playing at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre since July - as Australia's Ticket...
Nov 20, 2019
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Rebuilding of La Mama Theatre commences
Construction to rebuild Melbourne’s La Mama Theatre has begun, 18 months on from the fire that destroyed the home of independent theatre in Australia. Victorian Minister for...
Nov 20, 2019
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Creative Partnerships Australia survey shows private sector increasing donations to the arts
A survey of 2,208 arts and cultural organisations across Australia has revealed that private sector support for the arts continues to rise. Conducted by Creative Partnerships...
Nov 19, 2019
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Artists take the lead in developing program for 2020 New Zealand Festival of the Arts
The New Zealand Festival of the Arts has launched a new-look programme for its 2020 edition designed to enhance the nation’s reputation as the creator of innovative arts...
Nov 18, 2019
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Construction commences on the Sydney Modern Project
The Art Gallery of New South Wales has marked the start of construction of its $344 million expansion, the Sydney Modern Project, at a groundbreaking ceremony. NSW Premier...
Nov 16, 2019
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EVANZ announces finalists for 2019 Industry Awards
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has announced the finalists in its seventh annual industry awards following the completion of judging. Launched in...
Nov 15, 2019
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NSW Government approves funding for redevelopment of Walsh Bay arts precinct
The NSW Government has approved funding for the redevelopment of Pier 2/3 at the Walsh Bay precinct, ending fears from some of the state's largest arts companies that the major...
Nov 14, 2019
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Live music industry welcomes amendments to NSW Music Festivals Bill
Music industry bodies today welcomed the amendments to the Music Festivals Bill passed in the NSW Upper House last night. The NSW Upper House voted to amend the draft...
Nov 13, 2019
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City of Launceston approves development of gasworks art gallery
The City of Launceston has approved the development application for a heritage-listed gasometer frame to be infilled with a three-storey art gallery. The $7 million conversion...
Nov 13, 2019
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Diversity and inclusion at core of New Beginnings Festival
With diversity and inclusion at its core, the Settlement Services International (SSI) New Beginnings Festival welcomes people of all abilities to join the festivities at...
Nov 11, 2019
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OzAsia Festival secures South Australian Major Festivals and Events award
Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival 2018 was named the winner of Major Festivals and Events at the South Australian Tourism Awards 2019 held at the weekend and will go on...
Nov 10, 2019
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AGB Events to deliver Communicating the Arts conference
Taking place at multiple cultural venues in Sydney from 12th to 14th November, some 250 Australian and international cultural leaders, senior arts professionals and innovators...
Nov 10, 2019
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