News: Arts
Australia’s cultural attractions combine to launch new Global Tourism Initiative
Cultural Attractions of Australia is an Australian first, industry-led collective of Australian cultural tourism attractions and museums that have joined forces to present the...
Jan 21, 2019
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Ticketlink relocates to new Cairns Performing Arts Centre
Ticketlink, Cairns Regional Council’s official ticket selling agency, has opened in its new location on the ground floor of the new Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC)....
Jan 21, 2019
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Creative New Zealand report says arts vital to the future of tourism
Creative New Zealand is advocating for arts and culture to be a core component of the national tourism agenda in its draft submission on the Government’s Aotearoa New Zealand...
Jan 20, 2019
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2020 Fringe World Congress to be hosted by Adelaide
Adelaide has been selected as the host city of the 2020 Fringe World Congress, which will be held to coincide with Adelaide Fringe’s 60th anniversary. Established in 2012, the...
Jan 17, 2019
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Team announced to develop new South Australian Arts Plan
South Australia’s first Arts Plan since 2000 is to be developed over a six month period, with the results due for release mid-year. Former Australia Council Chief Executive Tony...
Jan 17, 2019
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Melbourne’s Lyon Housemuseum expansion set for March opening
Several months later than originally planned, the new Housemuseum Galleries at the Lyon Housemuseum in the Melbourne suburb of Kew is on track for a March opening – with more...
Jan 16, 2019
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Skills Active Aotearoa announces final award winners for 2018
A promoter of volunteers and a pair of community exercise heroes were the recipients of the final awards for 2018 from Skills Active Aotearoa, the industry training organisation...
Jan 16, 2019
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Early ticket sales predict ongoing growth of 2019 Adelaide Fringe
Interstate and international visitors are helping to drive a surge in early ticket sales for the Adelaide Fringe. Ticket sales are up 30% compared with the same time last year...
Jan 15, 2019
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Sydney Festival's strong attendance boosts NSW visitor economy
With the Sydney Festival - a highlight on the NSW event calendar - attracting visitors from interstate and overseas, Tourism and Transport Forum Chief Executive Margy Osmond...
Jan 15, 2019
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Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royal names new Chief Executive
David Stock, Chair of the Theatre Royal Charitable Foundation Board has announced the appointment of Bob Mangan as Chief Executive of Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royal. Stock...
Jan 14, 2019
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Council set to announce design team for Sutherland Entertainment Centre redevelopment
Sutherland Shire Council is expected to announce the design team that will begin work on the major refurbishment of the Sutherland Entertainment Centre having completed an with...
Jan 13, 2019
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Traditional owners withdraw support for National Aboriginal Art Gallery in Alice Springs
The Northern Territory Government's plans for a National Aboriginal Art Gallery in Alice Springs are in doubt after Indigenous traditional owners withdrew support. Having...
Jan 11, 2019
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TodayTix launches with aim to bring affordable theatre tickets to Australia
TodayTix, the global ticketing platform connecting audiences to live performances around the world, has launched in Australia, giving access to the year's biggest production...
Jan 10, 2019
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Auckland's Pop-Up Globe secures eight Sydney Theatre Awards
New Zealand’s greatest ever theatre export, Pop-up Globe, has dominated Sydney’s theatre awards. Global theatre giant Broadway World - the world's largest theatre website has...
Jan 9, 2019
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Federal Government commits $63.8 million to Canberra's National Gallery of Australia
The Federal Government is providing an additional $63.8 million over four years to the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) to build its collection. The increased funding of...
Jan 1, 2019
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New Zealand arts, sport and tourism achievers recognised in New Year Honours list
Former Olympian Barbara Kendall, para-swimming coach Roly Crichton, squash star Joelle King, women's Warriors coach Luisa Avaiki, Team New Zealand skipper Glen Ashby, rising...
Dec 31, 2018
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WA Contemporary Music Fund Grant Program opening soon
The Western Australian Government has announced a new $1 million open access grants program, which will strike a chord with Western Australia's contemporary music artists....
Dec 30, 2018
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Nine Aboriginal arts projects to share in Western Australia Government funding
Nine Aboriginal arts projects will be staged in Western Australia as a result of $324,729 in funding from the State Government. The funding is provided through the Aboriginal...
Dec 27, 2018
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Striking design unveiled for Centre of Contemporary Arts Cairns
A vibrant digital facade showcasing work by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists in Far North Queensland will be the centrepiece of a refurbished Centre of Contemporary...
Dec 26, 2018
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Professional theatre in Tasmania to benefit from new funding
Following a competitive expert peer selection process, the one-off Tasmanian Theatre Fund will provide $400,000 in new funding to Blue Cow Theatre Inc. over two years. The...
Dec 22, 2018
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Kimberley community arts organisation receives funding through Commercial Development Grants Program
Community arts organisation, Theatre Kimberley has secured $29,004 in Western Australian Government grants funding to develop its future commercial sustainability. The...
Dec 21, 2018
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New Director announced for Auckland Art Gallery
The Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki has advised of the appointment of “returning New Zealander” Gregory Burke as its new Director. Most recently Chief Executive of the Remai...
Dec 20, 2018
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Leisure portfolios confirmed in newly sworn in Victorian Government
The official opening of Victoria’s 59th Parliament has seen the swearing in of new MPs and the confirmation of Ministerial posts in the new state Government. For the first time...
Dec 19, 2018
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Australia Council announces investment in future arts leaders
The Australia Council has announced the next cohort of participants in its flagship Arts Leaders and Future Leaders programs. The 20 participants of the Arts Leaders program...
Dec 18, 2018
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