News: Arts
New Zealand's 2019 budget provides new funding for creative communities
While widely acknowledged for its wellbeing measures, the New Zealand Government’s latest budget has also recognised the vital contribution and huge value the creative sector...
Jun 20, 2019
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Carriageworks to celebrate 2019 Naidoc Week with Klub Koori
Carriageworks and Koori Radio have announced that Klub Koori will return to Carriageworks on 13th July 2019 to celebrate the the 2019 Naidoc Week theme of Voice. Treaty. Truth....
Jun 19, 2019
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Singapore Sports Hub launches first sports, art and heritage walking trail
The Singapore Sports Hub has launched the first sports, art and heritage walking trail titled The Kallang Story: A Sports, Arts and Heritage Trail . The walking trail is a...
Jun 18, 2019
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NSW budget sees cuts for Destination NSW while arts in Sydney gets $800 million boost
Tourism and events promotion agency Destination NSW has seen its budget cut by $35 million in the NSW Government budget, with the tourism body set to lose around $35 million in...
Jun 18, 2019
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Technical Direction Company helped thrill visitors during 2019 Vivid Sydney
Australian entertainment technology company Technical Direction Company (TDC) have once again played a significant role in surprising and delighting visitors at the recently...
Jun 18, 2019
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Queensland Yarrabah festival celebrates First Nations’ arts and culture
Queensland Yarrabah Music and Cultural Festival yesteday brought people together for a celebration of culture and artistic talent. Attending the Festival, Queensland Minister...
Jun 16, 2019
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Hobart’s Theatre Royal reopens after six months of renovations
Australia’s oldest working theatre, Hobart’s Theatre Royal has reopened in recent weeks with the staging of the first show of its 2019 season. After more than six months of...
Jun 14, 2019
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Theatre Network Australia partners with Safe Theatres Australia to deliver industry workshops
Theatre Network Australia (TNA), the leading industry development organisation for the performing arts, has been working with Safe Theatres Australia to run Safe Theatres...
Jun 13, 2019
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Tourism in Bowen to be boosted by new cultural centre
The coastal Whitsunday Region town of Bowen is set to develop a new conference and cultural centre adjacent to the panoramic lookout at Flagstaff Hill, replace the former...
Jun 13, 2019
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Event Cinemas launch new designer cinema experience
Event Hospitality and Entertainment Limited (EVENT) today announced the launch of a new cinema concept, Event Boutique, at its flagship George Street cinema. Opening Friday 14th...
Jun 12, 2019
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New Director appointment at Bendigo Art Gallery
The City of Greater Bendigo has appointed Jessica Bridgfoot as the new Director of the Bendigo Art Gallery Director. Bridgfoot, currently a curator at Bendigo Art Gallery,...
Jun 12, 2019
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Nominations announced for 19th Annual Helpmann Awards
Live Performance Australia (LPA) have announced the nominees in the 42 categories of the Helpmann Awards at simultaneous events in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and...
Jun 11, 2019
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West HQ announces inaugural program of events at new Sydney Coliseum Theatre
The new $100 million Sydney Coliseum Theatre has today announced details of its opening gala performances along with its inaugural program of events and partnerships. Located at...
Jun 10, 2019
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Royal New Zealand Ballet establishes new home in central Wellington
The dancers of the Royal New Zealand Ballet now have a new home in a prime spot in central Wellington following the blessing of their new rehearsal studio. The temporary space...
Jun 9, 2019
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Industry figures acknowledged in 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours
More than 1,000 outstanding Australians have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List this year, including a range of prominent industry achievers. Announced as...
Jun 9, 2019
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Geelong Performing Arts Centre redevelopment gets $120 million boost
The Geelong Performing Arts Centre has been allocated more than $120 million for a rebuild in the latest Victorian Government budget. The funding has been pledged for the final...
Jun 9, 2019
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Kev Carmody awarded for outstanding contribution to the Australian live entertainment industry
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has today announced that one of Australia’s most celebrated musicians and singer songwriters Kev Carmody will be the recipient of the 2019 JC...
Jun 7, 2019
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Queensland Government encourages outback tourism through winter
Tourists are being encouraged to take their winter break in regional Queensland as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk also invites more applications for the $3 million Year of...
Jun 5, 2019
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Sydney Fringe Festival celebrates 10th anniversary with ambitious program
NSW’s largest independent arts festival, Sydney Fringe Festival is celebrating their 10th anniversary in 2019 and have today announced its most ambitious program including a...
Jun 4, 2019
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Sculpture at Scenic World boosts Blue Mountains visitor economy
Scenic World’s annual art exhibition, Sculpture at Scenic World, has enhanced its position as one of Australia’s premier regional outdoor art exhibitions, attracting record...
Jun 3, 2019
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Melbourne’s Capitol Theatre reopens following $18 million revitalisation project
The spectacular geometric ceiling of Melbourne’s famed Capitol Theatre is set to shine again following the RMIT University-owned theatre having undergone a three-year $18...
Jun 2, 2019
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The Big Red Group launches experiences brand in Australia
The Big Red Group (BRG) has today launched the premium curated experiences brand, IfOnly, in Australia, unlocking access to local and global experiences that benefit charity....
Jun 2, 2019
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National Theatre Ballet celebrates 80th anniversary
The National Theatre Ballet School (NTBS), located on the Southside of Melbourne, a few blocks from the boardwalks of St. Kilda Beach is Australia’s oldest ballet school and is...
Jun 2, 2019
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Vivaticket celebrates successes of Monkey Baa Theatre Company
Having welcomed the Monkey Baa Theatre Company when they went live with its enta solution back in September 2018, Vivaticket is acknowledging and celebrating the recent...
Jun 2, 2019
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