News: Arts
Museum MACAN exhibition focuses on relationship between people and place
Indonesia's leading institution dedicated to modern and contemporary art, Museum MACAN presents a group presentation, Matter and Place , focusing on the exploration of...
Apr 15, 2019
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Fremantle Arts Centre celebrates Western Australia's Aboriginal artists
Identified as the largest annual event on Western Australia's calendar for sharing and supporting emerging Aboriginal artists, Fremantle Arts Centre’s Revealed Exhibition which...
Apr 12, 2019
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Geoffrey Rush wins defamation case over inappropriate behaviour allegations
Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush has been awarded $850,000 in initial damages after winning his defamation case against Nationwide News over two articles published by The Daily...
Apr 11, 2019
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Logan Entertainment Centre awarded for its visitor experience
Logan Entertainment Centre (LEC) in South East Queensland has been identified as a Best of Queensland Experience by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ). The Best of Queensland...
Apr 10, 2019
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NSW councils celebrate 2019 Youth Week with a range of organised events
2019 National Youth Week is celebrated from 10th to18th April with the theme: Coming Together to Connect, Share, Speak Out & Celebrate . The NSW Government has invited all Local...
Apr 9, 2019
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Auckland Art Gallery Director appointment aims to focus on growth
Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA) has announced the appointment of Kirsten Paisley as Director of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Paisley, who will move from her role as...
Apr 9, 2019
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Pop-Up Globe to tour New Zealand
Having sold over half-a-million tickets and performed over 1,000 shows in Auckland, Melbourne and Sydney, the Pop-up Globe Theatre Company is to present the magic of Shakespeare...
Apr 8, 2019
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New Zealand launches national arts and health network
With the arts and creativity acknowledged as contributing to wellbeing in everyday life and increasingly valued as a cost-effective way to nurture healthy, resilient...
Apr 5, 2019
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Victorian Government launches review into future of Federation Square
A decision by Heritage Victoria to refuse a permit for the controversial plan to build an Apple store at Melbourne's Federation Square has seen the Victorian Government announce...
Apr 4, 2019
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New Zealand Dance Week 2019 will see events around the nation
New Zealand Dance Week is set to return from 27th April to 5th May with an expanded programme of dance activity taking place around the country. Established by Dance Aotearoa...
Apr 3, 2019
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Federal Budget delivers for live music but fails creative industries
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s first budget has delivered a major live music package but failed to deliver any new investment to Australia’s much larger $2.5 billion live...
Apr 2, 2019
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Federal Government funding of Bundanon Trust secures Australian artist's vision
The Australian Government has granted the Bundanon Trust $22 million to secure Australian artist, Arthur Boyd’s vision for Bundanon as a centre for creative arts and education....
Apr 2, 2019
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Federal budget delivers pre-election funding commitments for arts, sport and tourism
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg first budget has not only targeted at rebates for Australia’s low and middle income earners and an infrastructure spend of $100 billion over...
Apr 2, 2019
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House of Representatives Committee presents report on Australian Music industry
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts today presented its report on the Australian music industry, making 16 recommendations to ensure...
Apr 1, 2019
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National Museum of Qatar opens
The National Museum of Qatar in Doha has officially opened. The museum tells the story of the Middle Eastern nation with galleries flowing across three ‘chapters’; Beginnings,...
Apr 1, 2019
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Federal government announces $30 million commitment for contemporary music
The Australian Government’s latest funding commitment in the lead up to this week’s budget and the Federal elections has seen the announcement of $30.9 million in new funding...
Mar 29, 2019
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Tessitura Network announces Asia Pacific management team changes
Leading arts and culture technology solutions provider Tessitura Network has announced changes to titles and responsibilities for key members of its the Asia Pacific region. In...
Mar 28, 2019
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Baycourt Community and Arts Centre secures Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award
Baycourt Community & Arts Centre, the premier performing arts facility located in the heart of Tauranga, has achieved the Qualmark Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award for...
Mar 27, 2019
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Federal Government commits $10 million to new Rockhampton art gallery
Plans for the development of a new site for the Rockhampton Art Gallery have been boosted with the announcement of $10 million Federal Government for the project. Designed by...
Mar 26, 2019
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Federal Government to input $129 million to Adelaide's cultural economy
The Federal Government has announced that it will deliver $129 million for a series of projects to boost the cultural economy of Adelaide’s world-renowned arts, food and...
Mar 25, 2019
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Funding backs Griffin Theatre Company’s 50th anniversary celebrations
The Australian Government is providing $80,000 to help the Griffin Theatre Company celebrate the 50th anniversary of its landmark venue the SBW Stables Theatre. Affectionately...
Mar 24, 2019
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Sydney Showground begins AFL Season with introduction of reusable beer cups
As the GWS GIANTS return to the field today, Sydney Showground has partnered with Australian owned company, WISE – It’s in your hands, to launch a new initiative by introducing...
Mar 23, 2019
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Refurbished Fremantle Hall reopens as live music and performing arts venue
The Artillery Drill Hall in Fremantle has received a new lease of life and will reopen as a live music and performing arts venue, FREO.SOCIAL, after receiving much-needed...
Mar 23, 2019
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Tina Arena and Mario D’Orazio appointed to Australia Council board
The office of Federal Minister for the Arts and Communications Mitch Fifield has advised that Tina Arena and Mario D’Orazio have been appointed as members of the Australia...
Mar 21, 2019
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