News: Arts
WTTC launches Indigenous Tourism report at Global Summit in Perth
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a landmark report this week at its Global Summit in Perth spotlighting the projected contribution of Indigenous tourism to...
Oct 10, 2024
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Inner West Council collaborates with SXSW Sydney to launch inaugural festival
Sydney’s Inner West Council is partnering with South by Southwest (SXSW) Sydney, in association with Century Venues to launch the inaugural ‘Fest by Inner West’ presented by...
Oct 10, 2024
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Western Australian Government to invest $17 million in Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre redevelopment
The Western Australian Government has allocated $16.6 million to progress the proposal for the redevelopment of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre aimed at transforming...
Oct 9, 2024
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Revitalised Potter Museum of Art to open in May 2025
Following an extensive redevelopment by Wood Marsh Architects, the University of Melbourne will reopen its revitalised flagship art museum - the Potter Museum of Art (The...
Oct 9, 2024
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New General Manager appointed for Wellington’s Hannah Playhouse
Wellington City Council has announced that Eleanor Strathern has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Hannah Playhouse. The Hannah Playhouse is an affordable theatre...
Oct 8, 2024
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Brisbane live music venue The Zoo saved and to reopen under new name
Popular Brisbane venue The Zoo has been belatedly saved following a buyer having stepped in to reopen the Fortitude Valley institution under the new name The Crowbar in...
Oct 8, 2024
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Adelaide Festival Centre partners with Flinders University
Adelaide Festival Centre has announced Flinders University as a centre-wide Education Partner with a focus on supporting students and preparing the arts and cultural sector for...
Oct 7, 2024
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Siteminder reveals positive impact of Coldplay on Sydney hotel bookings
A new analysis from Sydney-headquartered SiteMinder, a world leading open hotel commerce platform, has revealed Coldplayers are driving a 125% surge in Sydney hotel bookings...
Oct 7, 2024
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Penrith’s Real Festival attracts 45,000 attendees
Penrith City Council has advised that the Real Festival 2024, held on 20th and 21st September at Tench Reserve, drew 45,000 attendees over the two days. With great weather, the...
Oct 6, 2024
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EOI opens for operator of Melbourne circus facility
From early 2025, new lease arrangements with current tenant Circus Oz for Victoria’s state-of-the-art circus and physical theatre facility in Collingwood, will see the...
Oct 5, 2024
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SXSW Sydney returns to ICC Sydney in 2024
Sydney’s premier festival for creatives, South by Southwest Sydney® (SXSW Sydney) is returning to International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) from 14th–20th October...
Oct 3, 2024
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Big Red Group partners with Welcome to Country to enhance indigenous experience access
Aimed at increasing access to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experiences and support First Nations operators, Big Red Group - Australia and New Zealand’s largest...
Oct 2, 2024
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Griffith University’s musical theatre program attracts record applications
Griffith University’s musical theatre program attracts record applications Griffith University’s Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre (QAEMT) has attracted...
Oct 1, 2024
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Creative Australia supports arts performances in regional and remote communities
Creative Australia is to invest over $1.6 million to support 10 projects through the regional Performing Arts Touring program (Playing Australia). The investment will bring high...
Sep 30, 2024
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Indigenous Tasmanians to be trained as Heritage Consultants
The 2024/25 Tasmanian Budget includes $1 million over two years to develop and deliver a training package which will support Tasmanian Aboriginal people to build knowledge and...
Sep 29, 2024
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Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation Chief Executive Katrina Sedgwick appointed to ABC Board
The Federal Government has appointed the current Director and Chief Executive of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation, Katrina Sedgwick, as a non-executive Director to the...
Sep 29, 2024
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Supertonic exhibition sees Tweed Regional Museum secure AmaGA excellence award
The prestigious 2024 Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA) Awards were recently held in September with the Tweed Regional Museum securing the coveted award in the...
Sep 28, 2024
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Annette Pitman appointed new Chief Executive Museums of History
Outgoing head of the state government’s arts agency Create NSW, Annette Pitman, has been named as the new Chief Executive of Museums of History NSW. Established in December...
Sep 27, 2024
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Tourism NT collaboration showcases Northern Territory to USA
A collaboration between Tourism NT, TripAdvisor and the Darwin Street Art Festival will showcase the Northern Territory to a new tourism market in the USA. The collaboration...
Sep 25, 2024
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Queensland Government launches new Arts and Disability Plan 2024-26
The Queensland Government has launched a new Arts and Disability Plan 2024-26 aimed at increasing jobs, audiences and markets for the work of Queensland d/Deaf and disabled...
Sep 25, 2024
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Perth Concert Hall redevelopment to commence in 2025
After 50 years of continuous operation, the heritage-listed Perth Concert Hall will undergo a $150.3 million redevelopment for the benefit of artists, audiences and the...
Sep 25, 2024
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Lismore Regional Gallery to reopen following $5 million restoration
Lismore Regional Gallery will reopen to residents and visitors on Friday after the completion of a multi-faceted restoration project jointly funded by the Federal and NSW...
Sep 24, 2024
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Themed Entertainment Association spotlights individual Masters for 2024
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) through their ‘TEA Masters of Their Craft’ program honours and recognises the achievements of individuals - the creators, managers,...
Sep 24, 2024
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Queensland Government appoints John Collins as first Night-Life Economy Commissioner
The Queensland Government has appointed John Collins as the state’s first Night-Life Economy Commissioner. Collins has passion for live music and a deep connection to...
Sep 23, 2024
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