News: Arts
Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art generates millions for Brisbane tourism
A major international art exhibition held over five months at Queensland’s Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) pumped $35 million into the economy and generated 1.5 million visitor...
Jul 27, 2019
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Wanaka New Year music festival announces confirmed artists
New Zealand South Island’s biggest New Year’s music festival Rhythm & Alps has released its first announcement of national of international artists confirmed to play at the 2019...
Jul 26, 2019
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Lockout laws have devastating impact on Sydney's night-time economy
Since the NSW Government's introduction of lockout laws in 2014, new data from the City of Sydney has today revealed almost 500,000 fewer people under the age of 35 are visiting...
Jul 24, 2019
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Report shows value of New Zealand’s creative spaces
A new report, Understanding the Value of Creative Spaces, has presented key findings from a survey of creative spaces throughout New Zealand, providing decision-makers and...
Jul 23, 2019
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Redevelopment continues on Adelaide's Her Majesty’s Theatre
One of Australia’s oldest continually running theatres, Adelaide's Her Majesty’s Theatre is halfway through a complete redevelopment, ready for the next chapter in its history....
Jul 22, 2019
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2019 Australian Performing Arts Exchange to focus on programming and marketing
Mindful that “success happens when programming and marketing are connected and work together” the organisers of the 2019 Australian Performing Arts Exchange (PAX) have shaped...
Jul 21, 2019
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City of Bendigo highlights its thriving creative industries
Recent Helpmann awards for Bendigo’s Arena Theatre Company and Best Ballet highlight the ongoing success of Bendigo’s creative industries. Bendigo’s resident theatre company,...
Jul 19, 2019
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Flow Power supports Sydney Opera House’s long-term renewable energy goals
With the Sydney Opera House being one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres and Australia’s premier tourist destination, the venue has a long-term environmental...
Jul 17, 2019
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Cairns Performing Arts Centre shortlisted for international design award
The Cairns Performing Arts Centre has been shortlisted for an international award at the 2019 World Architecture Festival - the annual awards dedicated to the global...
Jul 15, 2019
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23 live performance winners honoured at completion of 2019 Helpmann Awards
Presentation of the 2019 Helpmann Awards has been completed tonight with the announcement of 23 winners in the categories of comedy, cabaret, contemporary music, musicals,...
Jul 15, 2019
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First 2019 Helpmann Award winners announced
The first night of the 2019 Helpmann Awards has seen 20 industry winners presented in categories including the best creative, designer and supporting roles, as well as the...
Jul 14, 2019
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New research reveals Australian music’s global export value and strong international success
The Australian music industry makes an estimated $195 million from international markets each year according to a ground-breaking report examining the cultural and economic...
Jul 11, 2019
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Cairns arts and culture thrives through Queensland Government investment
Through its continuing investment in arts and culture in the Cairns region, the Queensland Government is helping to showcase local artists and foster local arts and cultural...
Jul 11, 2019
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City of Sydney delivers new policy on busking for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
The City of Sydney’s new policy for Busking and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Practice sees Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people no longer requiring a...
Jul 11, 2019
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Arts Centre Melbourne ready to host 19th Annual Helpmann Awards
With the 19th Annual Helpmann Awards to be held at Arts Centre Melbourne on Sunday 14th and Monday 15th July, Live Performance Australia (LPA) has announced a special...
Jul 10, 2019
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Leading disability arts advocate to speak at Arts Activated 2019 Conference
British artist Rachel Gadsden, one of the world’s leading disability arts advocates, is one of several high-profile international speakers at the upcoming Arts Activated 2019...
Jul 10, 2019
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Second arts venue opens in West Kowloon Cultural District
The second major performing arts venue of the West Kowloon Cultural District, Freespace, has been opened. A new centre for contemporary performance in the heart of the West...
Jul 8, 2019
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ICC Sydney Theatre to be renamed First State Super Theatre
ICC Sydney has announced that First State Super has secured the Naming Rights to the ICC Sydney Theatre for a 10-year term. Advising that the venue will be known as the First...
Jul 7, 2019
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Program launched for most adventurous ever Brisbane Festival
Speaking at the recent Brisbane Festival 2019 program launch, Arts Minister Leeanne Enoch described Brisbane Festival as one of Australia’s premiere arts events, contributing...
Jul 5, 2019
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ACMI to manage Bendigo Creative Industries Hub
The team behind one of Melbourne’s leading creative institutions, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), has been announced as the new operator of the...
Jul 4, 2019
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Prime Minister Ardern congratulates Skills Active performing arts graduates
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was a surprise guest at the recent Entertainment Technology New Zealand (ETNZ) Conference, where she congratulated five apprentice...
Jul 1, 2019
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TodayTix and Sydney Symphony Orchestra partner to reach new audiences
TodayTix, the digital gateway to arts and cultural experiences, has announced a partnership with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra to allow more people to experience live symphonic...
Jul 1, 2019
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Hobart's Dark Mofo attracts record breaking crowds
MONA's Dark Mofo festival has ended its seventh year with record-breaking crowds, selling 100,000 tickets, a 25% increase on last year. However, Festival Director Leigh...
Jun 24, 2019
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Hong Kong's new Xiqu Centre the world’s first performance venue specifically designed for classical Chinese opera
The development of Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District is moving forward with the recent completion of centrepiece venue the Xiqu Centre and the appointment of a new...
Jun 23, 2019
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