News: Arts
Adelaide Fringe to add new dimension with focus on Aboriginal storytelling
The 2019 Adelaide Fringe is to add another dimension to the city’s annual festival season with a cultural and visual spectacular of Aboriginal storytelling. Set to run across...
Sep 8, 2018
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Pop-up Globe brings Shakespeare to life in Sydney's Moore Park Entertainment Quarter
After performing to more than 400,000 people in just two years, the world’s first full-scale temporary working replica of one of the greatest theatres in history, the second...
Sep 6, 2018
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GWB McFarlane Theatres to manage Queen's Theatre in Adelaide
Specialist theatre management company GWB McFarlane Theatres has announced that it has been awarded the management contract for the Queen's Theatre in Adelaide by Arts South...
Sep 3, 2018
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Architects appointed to reimagine Arts Centre Melbourne
Arts Centre Melbourne has appointed NH Architecture and Norwegian practice Snøhetta to design its vision for the future of its Theatres Building. The project will include...
Sep 2, 2018
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Creative New Zealand backs study into options for new Dunedin performing arts venue
A plan to fund a major study into options for a performing arts venue in Dunedin is to be backed by Creative New Zealand. Creative New Zealand will provide $120,000 towards a...
Aug 26, 2018
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces new tourism and environment ministers
New Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced his first cabinet with new appointments to the tourism and environmental ministerships. Morrison, Australia’s fifth...
Aug 26, 2018
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Auckland prepares to host 2018 AAPPAC Conference
The rising importance of performing arts in the Asia-Pacific region in jobs, economic impact and new venues is to be explored at the annual Conference of the Association of Asia...
Aug 24, 2018
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Liberal Party leadership battle sees resignation of Federal Communications Minister Mitch Fifield
The current battle for the role of Australian Prime Minister and leadership of the Federal Liberal Party has today seen Australian Minister for the Arts and Minister for...
Aug 22, 2018
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Live Nation Australia to offer Optus customers new benefits through exclusive partnership
Live Nation Australia and Optus have revealed announced a partnership which will deliver Optus Perks customers more access to the music and artists from the world’s leading live...
Aug 22, 2018
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Value of Australian culture being lost with statistical measurement
The true value of Australian arts and culture is being lost in a current obsession with statistical measurement, metadata and government clichés, say three respected Flinders...
Aug 21, 2018
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Hong Kong leisure projects hit by building delays
Major leisure infrastructure projects in Hong Kong, including the West Kowloon Cultural District and Ocean Park’s new hotel and waterpark - are experiencing significant overruns...
Aug 20, 2018
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Performing Arts Network of New Zealand announces new board members
The Performing Arts Network of New Zealand (PANNZ) has announced the appointment of Bernadette Haldane, Amber Curreen, Charlie Unwin and Frances McElhinney to its board, as well...
Aug 20, 2018
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PAC Australia announces 2018 Drover Award finalists
Performing Arts Connections (PAC) Australia, the former Australian Performing Arts Centres Association (APACA), has announced finalists in its 2018 Drover Awards. Recognising...
Aug 12, 2018
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Philanthropic, business and cultural leaders honoured at Creative Partnership Awards
Six exemplary individuals from Australia’s philanthropic, business and arts sectors have been celebrated at the 2018 Creative Partnerships Awards in Sydney. The awards are a...
Aug 7, 2018
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Skills Active streamlines sign-ups with electronic enrolments
Skills Active Aotearoa, the industry training organisation for sport, community recreation, outdoor recreation, exercise, snowsport and the performing arts, has launched a fully...
Aug 5, 2018
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Architect to upgrade Rotorua’s Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
The Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre is a step closer to opening its doors with Rotorua Lakes Council announcing that architects Shand Shelton have been appointed to...
Aug 3, 2018
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30 days of celebration through inaugural New Zealand Theatre Month
Set to be celebrated throughout September, New Zealand Theatre Month will be celebrated from Whangarei to Invercargill with more than 450 shows and events staged by more than 70...
Aug 1, 2018
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MoMA at NGV exhibition attracts more than 100,000 visitors in first month
Since opening at the beginning of June, the National Gallery of Victoria’s MoMA at NGV: 130 Years of Modern and Contemporary Art exhibition has attracted more than 100,000th...
Jul 28, 2018
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Powerhouse Director to step down after public funds used to pay for fashion party
The NSW Government has advised that Dolla Merrrillees, Director of Sydney’s Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS), will not return to the Museum before her contract ends on...
Jul 26, 2018
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Art Gallery of South Australia names first female Director
The Art Gallery of South Australia has announced that Rhana Devenport will be the first female Director in its 137-year history. Devenport, who will start her new role in...
Jul 26, 2018
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Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum used public funds to support fashion event
A glittering fashion event hosted in February by Sydney's Powerhouse Museum and attended by models, designers and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop lost nearly $140,000, with NSW...
Jul 25, 2018
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Review to assess future Live Music Office operations
With APRA AMCOS having been been advised that its recent application for ongoing funding of its Live Music Office initiative by the Australia Council for the Arts has been...
Jul 22, 2018
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Gallery designs unveiled as early works start on next stages of HOTA
Concept designs for the Gold Coast’s $60.5 million art gallery at HOTA, Home of the Arts, have been unveiled as preparations commence works for works on the next phase of the...
Jul 18, 2018
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Sydney Theatre Company wins in 10 categories at 2018 Helpmann Awards
Sydney Theatre Company has been the major winner at The Helpmann Awards 2018, securing wins in 10 categories - more than any other company - across the event’s two ceremonies on...
Jul 16, 2018
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