News: Arts
New lease of life for Mercury Theatre
Auckland’s landmark Mercury Theatre has a new lease of life, with the creation of The Mercury Theatre Production Company to manage the 775 seat venue. Extensive renovations of...
Oct 3, 2017
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NSW Government looks to back local arts participation
The NSW Government has announced new arts funding to support innovative smaller-scale capital projects that increase and strengthen participation in arts, screen and cultural...
Oct 1, 2017
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David Atkins appointed new Helpmann Awards Artistic Director
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has announced its new production team for the Helpmann Awards events from 2018 to 2020, with David Atkins appointed Artistic Director, Will...
Sep 25, 2017
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Skills Active scores top marks in NZQA review
Industry training organisation Skills Active has received the highest rating possible in this year's external evaluation and review (EER) conducted by the New Zealand...
Sep 21, 2017
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National Gallery of Victoria rated Australia’s top museum
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) has been rated as the number one museum in Australia by TripAdvisor. Assessed by an algorithm that took into account the quantity and...
Sep 20, 2017
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New Gallery to showcase modern art on former Adelaide hospital site
Plans for Adelaide to have an internationally recognised, standalone gallery dedicated to contemporary artwork are moving forward with a competition underway for architects to...
Sep 18, 2017
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Australia Council provides $6.1 million for arts projects
The Australia Council for the Arts has today announced a $6.1 million investment in a range of arts projects through its latest grants round. The funding will support 221...
Sep 11, 2017
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Victorian Government approves Shepparton Art Museum development
The Victorian Government has approved the development of the new Shepparton Art Museum. Victorian Minister for Planning Richard Wynne announced approvals for the amendment of...
Sep 10, 2017
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New era for performing arts centre peak body
Revealed at its recent annual conference, Performing Arts Connections Australia (PAC Australia), the new brand for the Australian Performing Arts Centres Association, symbolises...
Sep 8, 2017
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NAVA announces Esther Anatolitis as its next Executive Director
James Emmett, Chair of the Board of the National Association of the Visual Arts (NAVA) has this week announced the appointment of Esther Anatolitis as the organisation’s next...
Sep 7, 2017
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Townsville City Council looks to develop 1,000 seat concert hall
Townsville City Council has accepted a feasibility study into the construction of a 1,000 concert hall assembled by Jennifer Bott, Chairwoman of the National Institute of Drama...
Sep 4, 2017
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Finding a future for landmark Dunedin entertainment venue
Dunedin City Council is calling on the public to share its visions for the future of a landmark Dunedin building. With the Council having earlier this year purchased the...
Sep 3, 2017
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Brisbane Powerhouse joins Ticketek network
Leading ticketing, live entertainment and data analytics company TEG has announced that Queensland’s home for contemporary culture, the Brisbane Powerhouse has joined the...
Sep 2, 2017
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Arts, recreation and sport workers have New Zealand's highest injury rate
Arts, recreation and sport workers, which includes categories such as sports professionals, dancers, and outdoor adventure operators, had the highest rate of workplace injuries...
Aug 31, 2017
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Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre named Australian Performing Arts Centre of the Year
Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre has been named Australian Performing Arts Centre of the Year by the Australian Performing Arts Centres Association (APACA). The Western...
Aug 25, 2017
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APACA announces 2017 finalists for Drover performing arts Awards
The Australian Performing Arts Centre Association (APACA) has announced the finalists in its 2017 Drover Awards, to be presented at its annual conference in Sydney next week....
Aug 16, 2017
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Australian Festival of Chamber Music breaks Townsville attendance record
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) has again increased attendance figures with its 27th annual event attracting more people than ever to the region to enjoy fine...
Aug 14, 2017
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2018 Australia Council Awards and National Indigenous Arts Awards open for nominations
The Australia Council for the Arts has announced the opening of nominations for its two high profile national arts awards programs. The prestigious Australia Council Awards...
Aug 12, 2017
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QPAC’s Cremorne Theatre reborn after $2.3 million refurbishment
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC) Cremorne Theatre, located in Brisbane’s South Bank precinct, has reopened following a three-month, $2.3 million upgrade. Speaking...
Aug 9, 2017
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Fringe World report shows importance of Western Australia's cultural industries
A report on the value of Perth’s 2017 Fringe World shows this year's festival attracted more than 750,000 people and injected $84.3 million into Western Australian's economy....
Aug 6, 2017
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QPAC urges patrons to be cautious when buying tickets from unauthorised sellers
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), and qtix, QPAC’s ticketing entity, are warning the public to be cautious when purchasing tickets for events via alternative online...
Aug 2, 2017
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Bangarra relocates to temporary Barangaroo home
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance company Bangarra are the latest company to depart from Sydney's Walsh Bay as the precinct prepares for major redevelopment....
Aug 1, 2017
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Helpmann Awards recognise Book of Mormon as best musical, Nick Cave and Patti Smith as top concerts
Broadway hit The Book Of Mormon has swept aside Dame Julie Andrews' production of My Fair Lady to win best musical at this year's Helpmann Awards. Presented overnight at...
Jul 24, 2017
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New Zealand arts practitioners head to the world's leading festival city
Creative New Zealand and British Council New Zealand are supporting 11 New Zealand arts practitioners to engage in two bespoke development programmes running alongside the...
Jul 20, 2017
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