News: Arts
EOIs open for membership on new Dunedin Music Advisory Panel
EOIs open for membership on new Dunedin Music Advisory Panel The Dunedin City Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for membership on a new Music Advisory Panel, which...
Sep 22, 2024
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Sydney Dance Company announces new Board appointments
Sydney Dance Company has announced the appointment of Michael Dagostino and Andrew Hagger to its Board. Chair of Sydney Dance Company Emma-Jane Newton enthused “I am delighted...
Sep 21, 2024
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Circus Oz Hub returns for duration of Melbourne Fringe 2024
For the first time since 2019, the vibrant Circus Oz Hub is returning for the duration of Melbourne Fringe 2024 from 1st to 20th October. The Circus Oz building in Collingwood...
Sep 20, 2024
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Western Australian arts organisations share $1.32 million in funding
The Western Australian Government has awarded $1.32 million to 22 projects via round three of the Arts Projects for Organisations grant program 2023-2024. The Arts Projects for...
Sep 20, 2024
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Screen Territory’s 2024 NT Screen Summit spotlights local production
With the Northern Territory currently experiencing a production boom, this weekend will see screen professionals, game developers, and aspiring creatives converge in Darwin for...
Sep 19, 2024
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Ticketbooth renews digital ticketing partnership with Sydney’s Carols in the Domain
Sydney-based Ticketbooth, a Leap Event Technology solution, has renewed its digital ticketing partnership with Woolworths Carols in the Domain, marking the seventh consecutive...
Sep 19, 2024
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Pladia launched to enhance visitor experience at cultural venues and events
Pladia, a world-first experience design software business, has been launched as a premium solution designed to serve the cultural tourism market, offering arts and culture...
Sep 18, 2024
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Deputy partners with Sydney Fringe to support volunteers and staff
Sydney Fringe Festival - the largest independent arts festival in New South Wales is currently underway until 30th September during which it will present over 450 events across...
Sep 18, 2024
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American Express Middle East reveals partnership with Dubai Opera
American Express Middle East has announced a new partnership with Dubai Opera as the venue’s ‘official partner’. The link will see American Express Card Members in the region...
Sep 17, 2024
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Powerhouse Museum heritage listing guarantees future in Ultimo
The broadening of the Powerhouse Museum Ultimo’s heritage listing guarantees that the popular site will remain a museum of applied arts and sciences into the future. Powerhouse...
Sep 15, 2024
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Victorian Government announces new funding for live music industry
The Victorian Government has announced a $3.9 million boost for the state’s live music industry with music festivals, musicians and live music venues able to share in the...
Sep 14, 2024
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Wellington's Te Papa debuts Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery retrospective exhibition
Te Papa - New Zealand's national museum located in Wellington - will be the first venue to host the global tour of Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery -a retrospective exhibition...
Sep 13, 2024
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New Queensland Arts legislation grows recognition of First Nations peoples
Legislation introduced to Queensland Parliament this week will extend the State Government’s commitment to Path to Treaty, growing recognition of First Nations peoples within...
Sep 13, 2024
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New Northern Territory Government halts work on Alice Springs Indigenous art gallery to preserve town's Anzac Oval
The newly elected Northern Territory Government has pledged to preserve Alice Springs’ Anzac Oval sportsground, halting work on previous administration’s planned Aboriginal and...
Sep 12, 2024
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Underutilised Victorian buildings to be transformed into creative spaces
Plans are underway to transform underutilised buildings across Victoria into reimagined spaces for local art and creative communities to perform, produce, create and deliver...
Sep 12, 2024
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Parrtjima light festival to return to Alice Springs in 2025
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light – is returning to Alice Springs in 2025 for its 10th instalment to dazzle visitors and invite them to immerse in the only authentic Aboriginal...
Sep 12, 2024
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Grant applications open to boost creative events in regional Victoria
Victorian Minister for Creative Industries, Colin Brooks has announced applications are now open for the Small Regional Presenters program, with grants of up to $15,000 to help...
Sep 11, 2024
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Light installation transforms Randwick’s laneways into vibrant and safe spaces
Light art installations are transforming the laneways of Randwick – located in Sydney’s east - promoting night-time safety and vibrancy. A site-specific permanent artwork by...
Sep 11, 2024
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Australia’s first airport resort secures Sustainable Tourism Certification
Australia’s first airport resort - Novotel & Mercure Darwin Airport Resort – has secured Ecotourism Australia’s Sustainable Tourism Certification with net-zero emissions...
Sep 10, 2024
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ARIA and PPCA welcome Music Australia’s Record Label Development Scheme
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) have welcomed Music Australia’s Record Label Development Scheme...
Sep 10, 2024
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Music Australia launches new funding initiative to support Australian labels
Music Australia has launched a new funding initiative - the Record Label Development Scheme – aimed at ensuring Australian labels can continue to compete effectively, support...
Sep 9, 2024
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Music, skate workshops and art on offer at BendiGLOW Youth Festival
YO Events are presenting BendiGLOW Youth Fest - a neon, glowing, music, art and skate celebration of young people, by young people in Greater Bendigo at Bendigo Exhibition...
Sep 8, 2024
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Mayoral candidate suggests sale of city's stake in Melbourne’s Regent Theatre
As part of his re-election campaign, Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece is proposing the sale of the City’s 51% stake in the Regent Theatre - with the proceeds to be invested...
Sep 7, 2024
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VicScreen launches new program for screen event funding
VicScreen has launched its new Screen Culture Program which will invest in events and activities that contribute to Victoria as a vibrant arts and cultural hub. The Screen...
Sep 6, 2024
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