News: Arts
Creative Victoria secures three term tender to stage APAM
The Australia Council for the Arts has awarded Creative Victoria the tender for the delivery of the next three editions of the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM). This...
Feb 5, 2018
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QAGOMA achieves record two million visitors in 2017
The Queensland Art Gallery│Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) has set a new record for visitor numbers in 2017 with an attendance of more than 2.17 million. Exceeding its previous...
Jan 27, 2018
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Industry figures recognised in Australia Day Honours
Among a total of 895 Australians who have recognised in this year's Australia Day Honours List for 2018, a number of leisure industry professionals have been recognised for...
Jan 26, 2018
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Sisters to expand Australia’s TAPfit dance-fitness brand to the UK
Four sisters who represented Australia at the World Dance Championships have announced plans to launch their dance-fitness brand in the United Kingdom. Created by triplets...
Jan 26, 2018
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Brisbane prepares for Australian Performing Arts Market
From 19th to 23rd February leading national and international performing arts industry will descend on Brisbane for the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM), Australia’s...
Jan 24, 2018
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Queensland Arts Showcase Program delivery exceeds 200 projects
A Queensland Government fund supporting vibrant arts and cultural experiences has reached a major milestone with more than 200 exciting projects delivered off the back of over...
Jan 22, 2018
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Stars launch Adelaide Festival Centre Walk of Fame
The redevelopment of the Adelaide Festival Centre has today seen the venue’s Walk of Fame unveiled on the northern promenade on the Torrens riverbank. Illuminating the names of...
Jan 18, 2018
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New tourism figures show visitors are staying longer in the Bendigo region
New figures from Tourism Research Australia show that the number of nights domestic visitors spent in the Bendigo Loddon region grew by 15.8% in the past year. The Bendigo...
Jan 14, 2018
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Work commences on Geelong Performing Arts Centre redevelopment
The $38.5 million redevelopment of the Geelong Performing Arts Centre - that will improve access, provide more rehearsal areas as well as increased community and creative spaces...
Jan 12, 2018
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MEAA looks to protect theatre workers from sexual harassment
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA), the union for performers and other theatre workers, expects that 2018 will prove to be a watershed year for the treatment of...
Jan 7, 2018
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Funding boost for regional arts
The Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund is to provide more than $1.17 million in funding in the latest Community Grants Rounds, supporting 70 arts projects, community...
Jan 2, 2018
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Temporary art space to enliven Brisbane’s South Bank
Brisbane’s South Bank is set to be transformed with its aging Arbour View Café precinct to reopen at the end of January as a pop-up arts space, Flowstate. Architecturally...
Dec 28, 2017
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Australian Music Vault opens in Melbourne
The Australian Music Vault has been officially opened in Melbourne, presenting a free permanent exhibition, digital and interactive experiences and an extensive learning program...
Dec 19, 2017
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Work starts on Dubai 2020 Expo pavilion centrepiece
The foundations have been laid for the showpiece United Arab Emirates Pavilion for the Dubai World Expo in 2020. Located in the centre of Dubai’s 200-hectare exhibition zone,...
Dec 19, 2017
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Sydney Opera House unveils Joan Sutherland Theatre refurbishment
Having been closed for the past seven months, a $71 million upgrade to the Joan Sutherland Theatre at the Sydney Opera House has been unveiled. The major overhaul of the...
Dec 19, 2017
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Top global architectural practices shortlisted for Adelaide Contemporary competition
Six of the world’s most adventurous international architecture firms - including the practice behind Denmark’s distinctive LEGO House - have been chosen as finalists to design...
Dec 18, 2017
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Budget submission calls for Federal Government backing for live performance
The Federal Government has been called on to provide more incentives to support innovation and more original Australian live performance works. Live Performance Australia (LPA)...
Dec 17, 2017
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Cultural leaders to unite for 2018 Music Cities Convention in Melbourne
Set to bring music industry representatives, governments and academic leaders from across the world to discuss the many ways music can improve city life, the sixth global Music...
Dec 17, 2017
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MEAA survey shows 14% of Australian stage industry workers have been sexually assaulted
The Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) has reported that 14% of performers and technicians in Australia’s stage industry had been sexually assaulted. The MEAA revealed...
Dec 17, 2017
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Australian Major Performing Arts Group condemns harassment and bullying
Following an early release of Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance information on abuse and sexual harassment in the theatre sector, the 28 companies making up the Australian...
Dec 16, 2017
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Arts Industry Council of South Australia launches 40 year cultural policy
In anticipation of a State election next year, the Arts Industry Council of South Australia (AICSA) this week released a creative blueprint for the South Australia’s arts and...
Dec 14, 2017
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Wanneroo's Limelight Theatre gets funding boost
The Western Australian Government has allocated $93,000 for upgrades to the Limelight Theatre in Wanneroo, allowing for the installation of new stage curtains, foyer furniture...
Dec 14, 2017
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Adelaide Fringe reveals 2018 program
The Adelaide Fringe has announced its 2018 program, its largest yet, with 1223 events being planned. Around 6000 artists will present a broad range of works across genres at...
Dec 12, 2017
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Minister for Arts, the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef named in new Queensland cabinet
Queensland Premier-elect Annastacia Palaszczuk has unveiled her new cabinet and its leisure portfolio responsibilities. While Mick de Brenni will retain the sport and recreation...
Dec 12, 2017
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