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Queensland Theatre celebrates a record-breaking 2017
As Queensland Theatre celebrates the closing of the final production for the year in the critically acclaimed Scenes from a Marriage this Sunday, and opens 2018 Single Show...
Nov 30, 2017
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Live Performance Australia present 2017 Centenary Awards
Marking its 100 years of service to the live performance industry, by Live Performance Australia (LPA) has today honoured 10 luminaries of the live entertainment and performing...
Nov 30, 2017
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Len Lye Centre generates $7.4 million economic boost for Taranaki region
The Len Lye Centre has been a huge boost for the New Plymouth District economy, according to a newly-released report. The Len Lye Centre (LLC) brought in more than 17,000...
Nov 30, 2017
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Victorian Government backs plans to ‘reactivate’ Melbourne’s Capitol Theatre
The Victorian Government has announced that it is to back RMIT University’s plans to restore and reopen Melbourne’s Capitol Theatre. Closed since 2014, the University has...
Nov 29, 2017
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Carriageworks announces 1.2 million visits for 2017
Announcing its 2018 program, Sydney multi-arts venue Carriageworks has revealed that it attracted 1.2 million visitors for its 2017 Program. The cultural precinct, which is home...
Nov 28, 2017
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South Australia to invest in public schools music education strategy
The South Australian Government is to invest $5.12 million over the next four years into improving the delivery of music education in public schools and providing greater...
Nov 26, 2017
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Rooty Hill RSL to build largest performing arts centre in western Sydney
The Rooty Hill RSL, the largest licensed club in NSW, has commenced construction of what will be the biggest performing arts centre in western Sydney. Being built at a cost of...
Nov 22, 2017
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Private sector support for the performing arts grows to record levels
Revenue from donations, corporate sponsorship and fundraising events in Australia’s major performing arts sector grew by 15.2% in 2016, increasing to a total of $95.7 million,...
Nov 16, 2017
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Live Performance Australia passes 100 year operational landmark
Live Performance Australia (LPA), the peak body for the live performance industry, has just passed its 100 years of operations. Founded in 1917, the organisation has been...
Nov 15, 2017
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Experienced builder to construct new gallery in Gold Coast Cultural Precinct
A construction company which has built some of Australia’s most challenging and iconic community and cultural infrastructure will deliver the Gold Coast’s new City Art Gallery....
Nov 14, 2017
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Australia Council research reveals decline in artist’s incomes
Newly released research from the Australia Council for the Arts shows that the income levels of practising professional artists in Australia declined by about 4% between 2008...
Nov 12, 2017
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Auckland Fringe to return as annual event in 2018
Following the success of this year’s Auckland Fringe, during which a groundswell of artists and audiences reconnected under the Fringe umbrella, the festival is to become an...
Nov 8, 2017
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Van Gogh exhibition makes $56 million mark on Melbourne
The record-breaking Van Gogh and the Seasons exhibition held at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) during the winter months generated almost $56 million for the Victorian...
Nov 5, 2017
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Australia’s state theatre companies condemn sexual harassment
In the wake of allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in the global entertainment industry, the Confederation of Australian State Theatres (CAST) has released a joint...
Nov 2, 2017
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Arts and sports industries the fastest growing jobs sector in Western Australia
Latest figures from the 2016 Census indicate a 25% increase in people employed in Western Australia's performing arts and sports sectors – making the sectors the State's...
Oct 31, 2017
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Arts on prescription can help deliver wellness outcomes
University of NSW Conjoint Professor Chris Poulos and Associate Professor Roslyn Poulos are championing a program where health professionals, including GPs, write prescriptions...
Oct 29, 2017
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National business and arts leader appointed Chair at Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Business and arts leader Chris Freeman is to take on the role of Chair of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra from January 2018, combining with internationally acclaimed Music...
Oct 25, 2017
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Leisure portfolios on front bench in New Zealand's new Government
Key leisure industry portfolios including sport and recreation, tourism, the arts and environment will be represented in the Cabinet announced by incoming New Zealand Prime...
Oct 24, 2017
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Karratha's Red Earth Arts Precinct moves forward
The City of Karratha's Red Earth Art Precinct is moving toward opening next year with more than half of works being completed. Originally proposed as the Karratha Arts and...
Oct 24, 2017
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Work set to start on $7.6 million Townsville Civic Theatre upgrade
A major upgrade to the Townsville Civic Theatre will commence within weeks with Townsville City Council awarding the tender to Hutchinson Builders. Built in 1978, the venue...
Oct 15, 2017
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Hamilton community groups invited to signal Founders Theatre interest
Community groups in Hamilton are being invited to signal if they are interested in potentially taking over the city's Founders Theatre. Hamilton City Council closed the venue...
Oct 15, 2017
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'Garden of Earthly Delights' to transform Blue Mountains Botanic Garden on its 30th birthday
Over 50 live performers, musicians and visual artists will engage in song, dance, poetry, theatre and exhibition at the upcoming Garden of Earthly Delights event on 11th and...
Oct 11, 2017
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New alliance to champion wellbeing in the arts
Australian arts organisations are marking World Mental Health Day (Tuesday 10th October) with the announcement of a new initiative to support mental health and wellbeing....
Oct 9, 2017
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Live performance industry generates $1.43 billion revenue and 18.78 million attendances
The live performance industry is continuing to make a strong contribution to the Australian economy with both revenue and attendances increasing between 2015 and 2016. According...
Oct 4, 2017
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