News: Arts
EverNow Festival to coincide with WTTC Global Summit in Perth
Western Australia's multi-sensory festival, EverNow will run from 3rd-7th October 2024, with new locations and events added to the 2024 festival program. Importantly, EverNow...
Jun 25, 2024
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Insurance premium discussion on agenda for live music inquiry
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts has advised that it is this week holding hearings for its inquiry into the challenges and...
Jun 24, 2024
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Creative Australia’s $16.4million investment has strong outcomes for youth arts and music
Creative Australia has announced the outcomes of its latest $16.4million round of investment, with strong outcomes for youth arts and music among the highlights. The investment,...
Jun 24, 2024
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Artist's impressions revealed for expanded Newcastle Art Gallery
Artist's impressions of the Newcastle Art Gallery's new interior reveal a grand new entry, sleek, modern aesthetic, light-filled rooms and an expansive range of exhibition...
Jun 24, 2024
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Arts venues receive funding boost in regional Western Australia
Western Australia’s Regional Arts Venues Support program (RAVS) will see 11 regional performing arts venues and 11 regional public art galleries benefitting from up to $70,000...
Jun 23, 2024
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Playing Australia set to present arts performances to audiences in 81 locations
Creative Australia will invest over $1.7 million in 10 performing arts tours, set to reach over 81 unique locations and cities nationwide. The investments through the Playing...
Jun 21, 2024
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White Bay Power Station contributes to success of 24th Biennale of Sydney
The 24th Biennale of Sydney, titled ‘Ten Thousand Suns’, closed on Monday 10th June, having attracted more than 771,000 visitors over a record breaking three months. White Bay...
Jun 20, 2024
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‘Pharaoh’ exhibition opens at NGV marking 20th anniversary of Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series
The National Gallery of Victoria has this week opened ‘Pharaoh’ – the largest ancient Egyptian exhibition to be held in Australia and which marks the 20th anniversary of the...
Jun 19, 2024
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2024 Darwin Pride Festival looks to celebrate the ‘difference that connects us’
A colourful programme of music, theatre, dance, and cabaret will be delivered for the 2024 Darwin Pride Festival, celebrating the Top End’s LGBTQIA+ community this weekend with...
Jun 19, 2024
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La Trobe University investigates effectiveness of violence against women campaign at 2018 Commonwealth Games
A paper published this week in international journal 'Event Management', reveals the findings of La Trobe University researchers who investigated the Gold Coast 2018...
Jun 19, 2024
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Geelong Arts Centre Trust appoints Rhys Holden as new Chief Executive and Creative Director
The Geelong Arts Centre Trust has appointed Rhys Holden as their new Chief Executive and Creative Director. With an impressive background as an arts leader, general manager and...
Jun 18, 2024
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NSW budget backs arts, night-time economy and tourism
The NSW Government has made a significant commitment to tourism, nightlife and major events in its 2024/25 state budget with $1.66 billion set aside for the industry. In his...
Jun 18, 2024
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ACT Government backs planning for new Canberra Convention and Entertainment Centre
The ACT Government’s commitment to developing the suburb of Civic as a live entertainment and hospitality destination has seen it announce budget funding for the planning and...
Jun 18, 2024
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Ticketbooth announces new digital ticketing partnership with Adelaide’s Feast Festival
Leading Australian ticketing agency Ticketbooth has announced its new digital ticketing partnership with Adelaide's Feast Festival. Sydney-based Ticketbooth, as part of the Leap...
Jun 17, 2024
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Sydney named Australia’s top city for cultural experiences
A newly released study has revealed which Australian cities have the most to offer in terms of cultural experiences - ranking Sydney at the top of the list. The survey, from...
Jun 16, 2024
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Dubai Opera welcomes record-breaking 250,000 attendees through 2023/24 season
Dubai Opera has concluded a record-breaking 2023/24 season, with more than 250,000 guests attending performances. Surpassed all previous years since its opening in 2016, the...
Jun 16, 2024
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Bluesfest Byron Bay secures an award for Best Australian Music Festival
Bluesfest Byron Bay has secured an award for the Best Australian Music Festival at The Brag Media's inaugural Live Business Breakfast, presented by Variety Australia and Twilio,...
Jun 16, 2024
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Next stages announced for Canberra Theatre Centre transformation
The ACT Government has announced its investment in the next stage of the Canberra Theatre Centre transformation. An industry partner will be engaged through an early contractor...
Jun 14, 2024
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Vivid Sydney 2024 comes to a close
Vivid Sydney 2024 closes tonight after an incredible 23 days and nights of light, music, hospitality offerings and innovations. The lights will go out at 11pm across Vivid...
Jun 14, 2024
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Noosa International Surf Film Festival set to celebrate surf culture through film, music and art
Noosa International Surf Film Festival set to celebrate surf culture through film, music and art Noosa Junction will become a surf culture hub from 8th to 11th August, with the...
Jun 12, 2024
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teamLab Borderless merges art with athletics in new Jeddah digital museum
The teamLab art collective - teamLab Borderless - has created an experience within a digital art museum located in Culture Square in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, that offers immersion...
Jun 12, 2024
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Queensland budget backs music venues and junior sport while confirming 2032 Games and QPAC spending
The Queensland Government’s 2023/24 budget has been released with cost-of-living relief a major focus of future spending. Handed down yesterday, the budget includes new measures...
Jun 11, 2024
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Eleven Community, Youth and Arts projects receive City of Fremantle funding boost
The City of Fremantle has allocated $75,000 to be shared among 11 projects in its latest round of grants. The projects being delivered by community, youth and arts organisations...
Jun 11, 2024
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New Night Life Economy Commissioner for Queensland
New Night Life Economy Commissioner for Queensland Looking to create a vibrant and safe nightlife environment, Queensland Premier Steven Miles will appoint a Night Life Economy...
Jun 10, 2024
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