News: Arts
Brisbane's La Boite Theatre secures funding through national partnership
Australia’s oldest continuing theatre company, Queensland’s La Boite Theatre has secured funding through the National Performing Arts Framework (NPAF) through a joint agreement...
Jun 10, 2024
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737 Australians recognised in King’s Birthday 2024 Honour List
737 Australians have been recognised for their services in the King’s Birthday 2024 Honour List - a significant decrease from the 1192 awards presented in 2023. Of the 737...
Jun 9, 2024
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24th Adelaide Cabaret Festival commences this weekend
Following its red carpet opening and Variety Gala last night, the 24th Adelaide Cabaret Festival commences this weekend - lighting up Adelaide Festival Centre and the Riverbank...
Jun 7, 2024
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Cairns Convention Centre marks commitment to reconciliation with artwork
As part of their Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) journey, the Cairns Convention Centre has marked the formalisation of their commitment to reconciliation, with the...
Jun 7, 2024
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Construction contract awarded and renaming for National Aboriginal Art Gallery
The Northern Territory Government has advised that Territory contruction company Sitzler has been awarded the tender to construct the National Aboriginal Art Gallery. Delivery...
Jun 7, 2024
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'State of the Scene' report delivers inaugural census of the live music industry in NSW
The newly established Sound NSW - a part of Create NSW - commissioned Ethos Urban to undertake a first-of-its-kind census of live music in NSW delivered via the report ‘State of...
Jun 6, 2024
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Live entertainment producers Strut & Fret announce new venue for Brisbane’s West End
Following the impressive success of their Sydney theatre, The Grand Electric, Brisbane-founded production house, Strut & Fret has announced a permanent new 400+ seat theatre in...
Jun 6, 2024
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Evelyn Richardson to step down as Live Performance Australia Chief Executive
Live Performance Australia’s Chief Executive, Evelyn Richardson, has announced she will leave her role at the end of this year. Announcing her departure today, Richardson...
Jun 6, 2024
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Australian theatre company ‘Legs On The Wall’ goes international in its 40th year
Celebrating 40 years of breathtaking performances, Australia's renowned physical theatre company Legs On The Wall is set to take its critically acclaimed work, THAW, to an...
Jun 5, 2024
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Yoga instructors and artistic directors included on Australia’s latest list of priority skilled migrants
Yoga instructors, martial arts teachers, artistic directors, senior executives and dog handlers have been placed on a Federal Government list of priority skills for migrants to...
Jun 4, 2024
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Genesian Theatre Company continues to thrill ahead of move to new location
The Genesian Theatre Company is currently staging their production of ‘Let's Kill Agatha Christie’, directed by Gregory George and delivering a humourous take on the murder...
Jun 2, 2024
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Araluen Arts Centre marks 40th anniversary
Central Australia’s premier arts venue, the Araluen Arts Centre - a creative arts hub established by community members in Alice Springs - is today celebrating its 40th...
May 31, 2024
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Harmony cultural event returns to Alice Springs in 2024
Big Day Out in Harmony (BDOIH) offers a vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusivity and is returning to the Red Centre on Saturday, 1st June 2024. Organised by...
May 30, 2024
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Sydney Contemporary art fair unveils initial details of its eighth edition
Sydney Contemporary, in partnership with Principal Partner MA Financial Group, has released details for the art fair’s eighth edition which includes an initial list of 81...
May 29, 2024
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Wollongong Art Gallery announces Daniel Mudie Cunningham as new Director
Daniel Mudie Cunningham has been appointed as the new Director for Wollongong Art Gallery following the retirement of outgoing Director John Monteleone. Mudie Cunningham brings...
May 28, 2024
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Wellington City Council projects secure top Public Architecture awards
Three Wellington City Council supported facilities secured top awards in their categories at the region’s Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects awards held last...
May 27, 2024
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Armidale ‘Big Chill’ festival delivers impressive boost to local economy
Armidale Big Chill event organiser, Armidale Regional Council, located in the New England and Northern Tablelands regions of New South Wales, has flagged the success of the...
May 27, 2024
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Athletes and artists come together to revitalise popular Singapore skate park
Singaporean and French athletes and artists have come together for a two day event held 25th to 26th May to revitalise Singapore’s 18-year-old Somerset Skate Park in the heart...
May 26, 2024
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Aardman announces Shaun the Sheep attractions partnership with Max-Matching Entertainments
Multi-award-winning animation studio, Aardman, has announced a licensing partnership for Farm Attractions and Family Entertainment Centres with Max-Matching Entertainments in...
May 26, 2024
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Mundaring’s Outdoor Kookaburra Cinema saved by prisoners
When extensive storm damage forced the closure of family owned and run Mundaring’s Outdoor Kookaburra Cinema located in the Perth Hills, the owner put out a call to the...
May 26, 2024
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New performing arts venue opens in Chatswood
A new performing arts venue - The Lounge - has opened at The Concourse Performing Arts Centre, in the northern Sydney suburb of Chatswood and will be home to a diverse range of...
May 23, 2024
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Winning design revealed for $188 million redevelopment of Parramatta's Riverside Theatres
A 1500 seat Broadway-style lyric theatre with First Nations inspired interiors is among the key features of the winning design for $188 million plus redevelopment of Riverside...
May 22, 2024
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Cairns Regional Council places strong focus on regional arts Investment
Cairns Regional Council has advised it is considering entering a four-year agreement with Arts Queensland worth $960,000 to support for arts and cultural initiatives through the...
May 22, 2024
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Vietnam's TIA Wellness Resort enhances its wellbeing offering with new art gallery
Vietnam’s beachfront TIA Wellness Resort in Da Nang is adopting a new wellbeing approach with the launch of a new art gallery space this month. Building on the tool of...
May 22, 2024
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