News: Arts
Desert Mob Aboriginal arts festival returns to Alice Springs for 2024 edition
Desert Mob - one of Australia’s oldest Aboriginal arts festivals - returns to the Araluen Arts Centre in Alice Springs this September and October. The festival is run by Desart...
Sep 5, 2024
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BASSINTHEGRASS to return in 2025 with diverse range of genres
Following its success in 2024, Northern Territory Major Events Company has advised that the 2025 edition of music festival BASSINTHEGRASS will be held on 17th May at Mindil...
Sep 4, 2024
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Stakeholders look forward to reopening of Ballarat’s refreshed Her Majesty’s Theatre
The heart of Ballarat’s creative and artistic life will soon reopen its doors to the public, with the finishing touches being made to a refreshed Her Majesty’s Theatre. The...
Sep 3, 2024
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Final design and naming revealed for Melbourne Arts Precinct urban garden
The Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation has this week revealed the final design and naming of the garden, Laak Boorndap advising “this space will be more than a garden – it is...
Sep 2, 2024
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Sue Hunt named new Chief Executive at the Australian Sports Foundation
Sue Hunt, a respected leader in the not-for-profit and philanthropic sectors, has been announced as the Australian Sports Foundation's new Chief Executive - stepping into the...
Sep 2, 2024
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South Australian council wins legal battle with Tourism WA over ‘dark sky’ trademark application
A dispute between South Australia’s Mid Murray Council and the WA Tourism Commission over the latter’s attempt to trademark the term ‘dark sky’ has ended after the Commission...
Aug 29, 2024
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Armidale Light Festival immersive experience attracts impressive attendance
The Armidale Light Festival inclusive community event held last week attracted between 5000 and 7000 attendees to Central Park to see the ‘Vivid-inspired’ light spectacular. The...
Aug 29, 2024
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Major interior upgrade project aims to enhance Art Gallery of Ballarat’s reputation
The Art Gallery of Ballarat Interior Upgrades project, which aims to enhance the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s ability to attract the best exhibitions and loans from around the...
Aug 29, 2024
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Sydney Festival announces three new Board members
Sydney Festival has announced three new non-executive members to its Board of Directors with each to contribute their vision, technical expertise, lived experience, and...
Aug 28, 2024
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Frankston Arts Centre’s Access program recognised at PAC Australia awards
Frankston Arts Centre has been honoured with an Australian Performing Arts Centre IMPACT Award for its outstanding Arts Access program. The program, designed to engage...
Aug 27, 2024
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Victorian Government announces funding for 29 regional attractions and tourism projects
The Victorian Government has revealed a move to help elevate its tourism landscape with the announcement of 29 new regional projects that will receive significant funding...
Aug 27, 2024
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Rockhampton Showgrounds to transform for pop culture convention
The Rockhampton Showgrounds will be transformed for regional Queensland’s biggest single-day pop culture convention - CapriCon Pop Culture Convention - presented by McDonald's...
Aug 26, 2024
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Renowned producer Darren Dale appointed as member of Screen Australia Board
The Australian Government has today announced the appointment of award-winning producer Darren Dale as a member of the Screen Australia Board for three years. Dale is a renowned...
Aug 25, 2024
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Singapore Night Festival 2024 delivers array of immersive experiences
Projection mappings, Night Lights installations and performances are among the offerings of the Singapore Night Festival (SNF) 2024 which commenced last night. Organised by the...
Aug 24, 2024
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Western Australian regional galleries receive funding to improve cultural experiences
The Western Australian Government has announced funding of $270,000 to be shared among 10 regional public galleries for upgrades and support. The program is delivered as part of...
Aug 23, 2024
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Geelong's National Wool Museum secures award for Best Regional Museum
Geelong's National Wool Museum has secured the award for Australia's best regional museum, winning a 2024 Wotif Uniquely Aussie Award. Operated by the City of Greater Geelong...
Aug 22, 2024
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Now or Never festival underway in Melbourne
Melbourne’s newest major festival, ‘Now or Never’, commences today following a phenomenal debut last year. Over ten days, more than 250 local and international creatives,...
Aug 22, 2024
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Geelong Arts Centre among winners of PAC Australia IMPACT Awards
The PAC Australia’s IMPACT Awards celebrate performing arts leadership and excellence, with a focus on lasting community impact and were announced on 21st August 2023 at the...
Aug 22, 2024
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Surf challenges among Grand Prix Season Singapore 2024 race-themed programming
A series of race-themed lifestyle experiences will be activated across Singapore to complement the Formula 1 Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS) when it returns from 13th to 22nd...
Aug 21, 2024
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Geoff Donaghy bids farewell to his role as ICC Sydney Chief Executive
This month, Geoff Donaghy steps down from his full-time role as Chief Executive of ICC Sydney and Group Director – Convention Centres, ASM Global (APAC). His extraordinary...
Aug 20, 2024
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APRA AMCOS report indicates ‘bleak future’ for Australian and New Zealand music creators
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) could put 23% of revenues by music creators at risk over the next four years costing the industry more than $500 million....
Aug 20, 2024
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Festival encapsulates rich tapestry of cultural experiences in Blacktown
The expanded ‘Flavours of Blacktown’ festival attracted 14,000 people to experience an eclectic mix of food, music and cultures from across the world. Spectators at Nurragingy...
Aug 20, 2024
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NSW to stage 2025 regional music summit
The NSW Government has announced that the state will play host to the 2025 Regional and Remote Music Summit. Established to ensure the seven million people living in regional...
Aug 20, 2024
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City of Adelaide announces new Cultural Partnerships
The City of Adelaide has announced their new Cultural Strategic Partnerships, offering free and affordable events across the City and North Adelaide for 20,000 people. Through...
Aug 18, 2024
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