News: Arts
Andrew Kay to step down from Live Performance Australia's Presidency
Live Performance Australia has announced that its current President, Andrew Kay, will step down as President at the conclusion of LPA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held...
Oct 30, 2018
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Cairns Performing Arts Centre set for 15th December gala opening
Cairns Regional Council has advised that the Cairns Performing Arts Centre is to host its gala opening on Saturday 15th December. Announcing the opening, Cairns Mayor Bob...
Oct 29, 2018
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Live Performance industry breaks all records through 2017
Live Performance Australia has reported that over 23 million Australians attended live events in 2017, driving over $1.88 billion in ticket sales – representing a 23% growth in...
Oct 25, 2018
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Refurbished Brisbane theatre comes to life
The newly-refurbished Bille Brown Theatre in South Brisbane has been playing host to performances by some of the luminaries of Queensland Theatre since reopening earlier this...
Oct 23, 2018
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Western Sydney Performing Arts Centre invites Australia’s arts and entertainment industry to its stage
Marking the official 12-month countdown to opening, the Western Sydney Performing Arts Centre has today announced it is now ‘open for bookings’, accepting expressions of...
Oct 21, 2018
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MONA inspiration for Gold Coast hinterland resort and gallery development
Ambitious plans have been revealed for the development of an art and sculpture gallery to match Hobart’s MONA alongside a wellness and tourism retreat that includes a six-star...
Oct 20, 2018
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Consultation suggests closer scrutiny of Major Performing Arts Framework funding
A consultation paper from the Federal Department of Communication and the Arts has suggested that funding to major performing arts companies should be under contracts reviewed...
Oct 16, 2018
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Recognition for marketing through adversity secures Award win for Australia Council
Performing effective communications functions with key stakeholders and the Australian public through a period of adversity has seen the Australia Council for the Arts gain...
Oct 15, 2018
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Australian Cultural Ministers release consultation on future Major Performing Arts funding
The Australian, state and territory governments have today released a consultation paper on potential enhancements to the Major Performing Arts (MPA) Framework. Following...
Oct 14, 2018
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Australia Council announces new Chief Executive
The Australia Council for the Arts has today announced the appointment of Adrian Collette as its next Chief Executive. Currently employed as the Vice-Principal (Engagement) at...
Oct 11, 2018
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Arts Centre Melbourne marks World Mental Health Day with Arts Wellbeing Collective launch
Arts Centre Melbourne has announced that it has received funding from WorkSafe Victoria's WorkWell Mental Health Improvement Fund to expand the Arts Wellbeing Collective. The...
Oct 10, 2018
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Events bookings filling calendar for soon to reopen Christchurch Town Hall
Almost eight years since the 2011 February earthquake forced its closure, and three years since restoration work began, Vbase is gearing up for a busy year when the Christchurch...
Oct 7, 2018
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Creative New Zealand Strategy charts bold vision for the future of Pacific Arts
A newly released national Pacific Arts Strategy will mean better support for the Pacific Arts community, in recognition of its unique contribution to the cultural landscape of...
Oct 4, 2018
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Major redevelopment of Sydney harbourside arts precinct begins
Work on Stage One of the redevelopment of the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct on Sydney Harbour is set to begin with the NSW Government having signed a contract with Richard Crookes...
Oct 2, 2018
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Music Theatre International Australasia expands Junior Theatre celebrations
Music Theatre International Australasia, in partnership with AMICI Trust in New Zealand and producers Shane Bransdon and Daniel Stoddart, founders of OzTheatrics in Australia,...
Oct 1, 2018
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Arts sponsorship and donations revenue rises in volatile and uneven climate
Revenue from corporate sponsorship, donations and net fundraising events within the major performing arts sector continues to track ahead of consumer price index levels,...
Sep 29, 2018
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Melbourne Theatre Company announces major partnership with ANZ
The Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) has announced a major three-year partnership with ANZ that will see the bank become the exclusive major partner for MTC’s ANZ Forum Nights....
Sep 27, 2018
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Pop-up Globe announces Sydney performance extension
After critical acclaim and unprecedented popular demand, the creators of Pop-up Globe and Live Nation have announced that four additional weeks of performances have been...
Sep 25, 2018
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Live Nation names new General Manager for Melbourne’s Palais Theatre plus funding for 13 community projects
Live Nation Australia has today announced the appointment of Neil Cox as General Manager of St Kilda venue the Palais Theatre, while also announcing 13 community projects as...
Sep 24, 2018
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Australia Council backs arts and disability with significant new funding
The Australia Council has committed $750,000 over three years to support sustainable careers and to recognise the artistic excellence of artists with disability. Australia...
Sep 23, 2018
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Labor makes election pledges to upgrade Geelong Performing Arts Centre and GMHBA Stadium
The Victorian Labor Party has made major pledges to complete the final stages of both Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium and the Geelong Performing Arts Centre if re-elected to Government....
Sep 20, 2018
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Early works set commence on HOTA project
The City of Gold Coast has announced that works on the HOTA Gallery and green bridge to Chevron Island are set to start concurrently as part of the next phases of the HOTA...
Sep 17, 2018
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Bendigo’s Capital Venues and Events named Performing Arts Centre of the Year
PAC Australia has named Bendigo’s Capital Venues and Events as the Australian Performing Arts Centre of the Year at the 2018 Drover Awards. Presented last week in the historic...
Sep 12, 2018
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World's first digital art museum opens in Tokyo
The world’s first all-digital museum featuring 50 ‘borderless’ exhibits has opened in the Japanese capital of Tokyo. With no Japanese artifacts and no historical information,...
Sep 10, 2018
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