News: Arts
Northern Culture and Festivals Infrastructure Plan being developed for Tasmania
The Tasmanian Government, through the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, is developing the Northern Culture and Festivals Infrastructure Plan, with Visit Northern Tasmania...
Jul 11, 2024
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WynActive marks NAIDOC week with celebration of indigenous culture through art
This NAIDOC week, WynActive is spotlighting their commissioned artwork ‘Past & Present Dreaming’ which embodies the essence of Indigenous art and brings together the three...
Jul 11, 2024
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Fremantle Leisure Centre among facilities to benefit from Council’s 2024/25 budget
Fremantle Council’s 2024/25 budget balances community's immediate and future needs with provision for facilities such as the Leisure Centre, Library, parks, playgrounds and...
Jul 11, 2024
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New seats, lighting and staging among major upgrades planned for Adelaide Festival Centre theatres
The South Australian Government is investing $35 million on a major upgrade of Adelaide Festival Centre with additional support from the Adelaide Festival Centre Trust including...
Jul 10, 2024
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Bob Carr among new appointments to the Australian Heritage Council
The Australian Government has announced the appointment of five members to the Australian Heritage Council. The appointments include: a new chair, Bob Carr, former NSW Premier...
Jul 10, 2024
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Art Gallery of NSW and Singapore Airlines partner to deliver global exchange of cultural experiences
The Art Gallery of New South Wales has partnered with Singapore Airlines to support its broad and pertinent program of international art exhibitions and deliver a global...
Jul 10, 2024
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ICC Sydney marks NAIDOC week with participation in KARI inaugural Corporate Cultural Games Day
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has celebrated NAIDOC Week (7th to 14th July) by participating in and being named the winner of KARI...
Jul 10, 2024
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Darwin Fringe Festival showcases creativity of local artists
The Darwin Fringe Festival, held from 12th to 21st July will showcase the creativity of some of the Territory’s best, and emerging artists, with performances ranging from art,...
Jul 9, 2024
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Cairns Convention Centre launches artwork marking pivotal step in Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan
Marking a pivotal step in the Cairns Convention Centre’s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, the Centre has launched a new ASM Global commissioned artwork by renowned local...
Jul 9, 2024
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Peddle Thorp awarded tender for design of Albury Entertainment Centre Convention Wing
After a thorough evaluation process, Albury City has awarded Peddle Thorp Melbourne the $2.7 million tender for detailed design work of the Albury Entertainment Centre...
Jul 8, 2024
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ACT Government seeks construction industry partner for Canberra theatre project
The ACT Government is seeking a construction industry partner for the expansion and renewal of the Canberra Theatre Centre. Suitably experienced and qualified contractors are...
Jul 8, 2024
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Darwin Youth and Community Hub design revealed with operator sought later in the year
Designs have been released today for the highly anticipated youth centre in the heart of Darwin’s northern suburbs which will provide an array of programs, activities and...
Jul 8, 2024
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Local and new events across Northern Territory boosted with funding
Northern Territory event organisers are being offered a new round of the Northern Territory Government’s Event Funding Program (EFP), which supports a wide range of events and...
Jul 7, 2024
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Regional funding of 66 community events could see emergence of next big NSW festival
The NSW Regional Event Fund managed by Destination NSW will support 66 regional communities across NSW with the funding coming from a program that supported the emergence of the...
Jul 5, 2024
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Big Red Bash delivers impressive three day outback music festival
The Big Red Bash outback music festival held 2nd – 4th July in the Simpson Desert Birdsville, located more than 1,500km west of Brisbane, attracted more than 7,500 festivalgoers...
Jul 4, 2024
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Inner West Council announces additional Entertainment Precincts and funding to improve White Bay Power Station
Following the success of Sydney's first Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) at Enmore Road, Inner West Council is expanding its live music and performance footprint and has...
Jul 3, 2024
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Leeton Shire Council approves refurbished Roxy Theatre's new Operations Model
Leeton Shire Council, located in the Riverina region of NSW, has endorsed a new operations model for the refurbished Roxy Community Theatre. The endorsement is in response to...
Jul 3, 2024
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ICC Sydney celebrates NAIDOC Week alongside First Nations community partner KARI
Continuing on its pathway towards reconciliation, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, celebrates NAIDOC Week alongside one of its First...
Jul 2, 2024
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Eventfinda announces ticketing partnership with two New Plymouth venues
Eventfinda, New Zealand's largest independent ticketing provider, has announce a new partnership with two of the New Plymouth District Council venues - TSB Showplace and TSB...
Jul 2, 2024
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Applications open for latest round of Touring Victoria program
The Victorian Government has opened applications for the latest round of the Touring Victoria program – ensuring more premium performances, exhibitions and creative events get...
Jul 1, 2024
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Horsham City Oval’s new events stage will be site for 2025 country music festival
Horsham Rural City Council, located in western Victoria in collaboration with promoter RegFest, has announced a one-day festival on 22nd March, 2025 to be held at Horsham City...
Jun 30, 2024
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Damian Rinaldi announced as new General Manager for AMPAL
Australasian Music Publishers Association Limited (AMPAL) has announced that following an exhaustive recruitment process, Damian Rinaldi of Sydney-based consultancy Sonic Rights...
Jun 26, 2024
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre appoints new Chief Executive
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has announced that Rachel Healy has been appointed as its new Chief Executive. Unanimously chosen by QPAC’s Board, Healy will take...
Jun 25, 2024
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Sydney’s Enmore Road becomes first Special Entertainment Precinct in NSW
Enmore Road, in Sydney’s inner west has become the first permanent Special Entertainment Precinct in New South Wales following a successful two-year trial. Over the past two...
Jun 25, 2024
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