News: Arts
Research shows circus participation contributes to youth wellbeing
Spaghetti Circus, a leading Australian youth circus and the organisation behind the National Circus Festival, has released a report revealing the significant positive impact...
Dec 18, 2024
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Dynamic brand collaborations planned for Gisborne’s Rhythm and Vines New Year's music festival
A combination of dynamic brand collaborations and a stand-out musical lineup is planned for Rhythm and Vines - New Zealand's renowned New Year's music festival - to welcome in...
Dec 18, 2024
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Creative Australia and Music Australia support 20 tours of contemporary music artists
Investment from Creative Australia and Music Australia will see contemporary Australian music artists tour to 159 locations nationally. The latest investment of $500,760 through...
Dec 16, 2024
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10-year vision released for Western Australian culture, arts and creative industries
The Western Australian Government has announced a $54 million funding package as part of its ambitious 10-year vision for culture, arts and creative industries. Creative WA has...
Dec 15, 2024
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NGV Kids on Tour and NGV Kids Summer Festival returns in 2025
The Victorian Government has announced the return of the NGV Kids on Tour and NGV Kids Summer Festival, with a range of free, creative activities designed to entertain and...
Dec 15, 2024
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Christchurch Art Gallery marks 20th anniversary with new sculpture
Te Puna o Waiwhetū Christchurch Art Gallery is marking its 20th anniversary with a new sculpture by Yona Lee, called ‘Fountain in Transit’, which connects to the Gallery's...
Dec 14, 2024
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Live Nation to manage new Waikato Regional Theatre
In a partnership with Waikato Regional Property Trust, Live Nation New Zealand has been announced as the operator of the new Waikato Regional Theatre. Set to open late-2025 in...
Dec 13, 2024
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SXSW Sydney releases 2025 dates
With Southwest Sydney (SXSW Sydney) 2024 having attracted over 190,000 people, event organisers have announced that the event will be returning in 2025 with the Conference, Expo...
Dec 12, 2024
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APRA AMCOS welcomes latest live music reforms in NSW, South Australia and ACT
Music rights management organisation, APRA AMCOS, has welcomed the latest live music reforms in New South Wales, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory. APRA AMCOS...
Dec 11, 2024
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Creative Australia’s $12 million investment supports 246 Projects
Creative Australia’s latest investment of $12 million will support 246 projects spanning First Nations arts, literature, theatre, circus, visual arts, dance, emerging and...
Dec 11, 2024
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Diversity of Cairns Festival 2024 program helps attract strong attendance
The popularity of the 2024 Cairns Festival, which attracted more than 136,000 over the 10-day program, was driven by the quality and diversity of the program, as well as the...
Dec 11, 2024
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Bega Valley Council announces new SECCA Gallery Director
Bega Valley Shire Council has announced the appointment of Janice Falsone as the new South East Centre for Contemporary Art (SECCA) Gallery Director. Advising that Falsone...
Dec 9, 2024
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Volunteers sought for Canberra’s 2025 National Multicultural Festival
The ACT Government is encouraging members of the community to register to volunteer at the 2025 National Multicultural Festival, which runs 7th-9th February 2025. ACT Minister...
Dec 8, 2024
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Live Performance Australia welcomes Eric Lassen as Chief Executive
Eric Lassen has been appointed as Chief Executive of Live Performance Australia to lead the peak body for Australia’s live arts and entertainment industry. He will take up the...
Dec 4, 2024
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Tender awarded for new Swan Hill Tourism and Cultural Hub
The construction tender for Swan Hill Tourism and Cultural Hub has been awarded to NSW-based Keystone Construction, with building construction set to commence shortly, Swan Hill...
Dec 3, 2024
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NSW Government launches 10-year Contemporary Music Strategy
The NSW Government last night launched a transformative 10-year roadmap that aims to position NSW as a global music destination and a powerhouse of the national industry....
Dec 3, 2024
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ACMI screen partnership delivers visitor experience pushing world-building boundaries
Australia’s national museum of screen culture, ACMI, has partnered with experience design agency Art Processors for its impressive exhibition, ‘The Future & Other Fictions’...
Dec 1, 2024
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Dunedin City Council Music Advisory Panel mixes experience, youth and passion
Following its Expressions of Interest for membership on a new Music Advisory Panel – opened in September 2024 - Dunedin City Council has selected a blend of experience, youth,...
Nov 28, 2024
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Australian Music Event Platform loadin secures Good Design Awards
Australian-built platform designed for the music industry - loadin. com has recently secured two Australian Good Design Awards. Designed by the music industry, for the music...
Nov 27, 2024
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New director announced for Art Gallery of South Australia
Jason Smith has been appointed as the new director of the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) with his role effective February 2025. Smith brings to Adelaide more than 25...
Nov 27, 2024
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ARIA and PPCA welcome release of Australian Senate Report on Artificial Intelligence
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) have today welcomed the release of the Australian Senate’s...
Nov 26, 2024
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2024 IMAGinE Award winners recognise exceptional achievements of cultural institutions and individuals
Museums, galleries, and Aboriginal cultural organisations from across New South Wales gathered in Sydney at Paddington Town Hall on 21st November to celebrate the announcement...
Nov 25, 2024
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Cedar Mill Group rebrands with new Live and Music Divisions
Following a strategic rebrand of Cedar Mill Group to Winarch Live and Winarch Music, Winarch Group’s music and events businesses will now be united under a cohesive brand,...
Nov 24, 2024
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City of Sydney seeks community feedback on proposed nightlife plans
The City of Sydney is proposing changes to nightlife planning rules and the introduction of special entertainment precincts and is looking for community feedback on its...
Nov 24, 2024
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