News: Arts
Creative Australia releases new report showing difficulties for professional artists to make a living
Commissioned by Creative Australia, an extensive economic study released today - ‘Artists as Workers: An Economic Study of Professional Artists in Australia’ - reveals that it...
May 6, 2024
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Former Sydney WorldPride Chief Executive appointed to lead Sydney's City Recital Hall
The Board of Sydney's City Recital Hall has appointed Kate Wickett, former Chief Executive of Sydney WorldPride, as its new Chief Executive. With a stellar record of...
May 5, 2024
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Community input invited on proposed design for Powerhouse Museum Ultimo
The community is being encouraged to offer their feedback on the proposed design to revitalise the popular Powerhouse Museum in Sydney’s Ultimo. On exhibition until Thursday...
May 5, 2024
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Bolster entertainment marketing specialists share lessons learnt from Coachella
Following the US festival Coachella’s recent success and in the wake of numerous cancellations of music festivals in Australia, entertainment and culture marketing specialists...
May 3, 2024
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ICC Sydney launches community ticket program giving children and youth access to performing arts
With the venue team at International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) recognising the power of live entertainment events in educating, shaping and inspiring young people,...
May 2, 2024
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BASSINTHECITY pop-up music festival to activate Darwin ahead of BASSINTHEGRASS
A new pop-up music festival - BASSINTHECITY – is aimed at boosting local and Territory businesses, as it is being held in the days leading up to BASSSINTHEGRASS. BASSINTHECITY...
May 1, 2024
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‘The Green Room’ venue in Byron Bay spotlights its live music offerings
Byron Bay premier live music venue, The Green Room, has been at the centre of the town's vibrant music scene for the past year, offering a haven for artists during Bluesfest and...
May 1, 2024
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Mary Valley Rattler debuts inaugural ‘Gold Heist’ performance experience
Gympie’s popular tourist attraction, the Mary Valley Rattler is offering fans of the 'Wild West' the opportunity to participate in the Mary Valley Rattler’s inaugural ‘Great...
Apr 28, 2024
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Construction tender awarded for Northern Territory Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre
A joint venture between Northern Territory companies ANT Galactic and M&J Builders has secured a $7.1 million construction tender to upgrade Tennant Creek’s Nyinkka Nyunyu Art...
Apr 26, 2024
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Fundraising campaign launched to help restore Horsham’s Wesley Performing Arts and Cultural Centre
Custodians of Horsham's historic Wesley Performing Arts and Cultural Centre, the Wesley Committee, are launching a fundraising campaign to raise $550,000 to re-open the venue...
Apr 25, 2024
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Laservision’s 'Enchanted Forest' returns with new lightshow experience
Laservision’s award-winning storytelling and lightshow experience ‘The Enchanted Forest’, returns to transform Blackbutt Forest Reserve, Shellharbour from Friday 17th May to...
Apr 25, 2024
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OzAsia Festival secures Creative Australia inaugural Asia Pacific Arts Award
Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival, Australia’s leading contemporary arts festival engaging with Asia, has secured a Creative Australia Asia Pacific Arts Award at the...
Apr 24, 2024
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Screen Queensland Studios opens new hub in Cairns
Following $12.6 million fit-out, Screen Queensland Studios has officially opened its new hub in Cairns marking a significant milestone in the emergence of Australia’s North and...
Apr 23, 2024
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Wellington City Council ends negotiations with Reading Cinema
Wellington City Council has advised that Council has ended negotiations with Reading Cinemas on a proposed deal aimed at reopening the cinema complex on Courtenay Place. Senior...
Apr 23, 2024
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Fred Again DJ event contributes to record dining and entertainment spend for City of Perth
The City of Perth economy has seen spending for the first quarter totalling $951 million, up from $826 million, for the first quarter of 2023 with Night Spend in March 2024 an...
Apr 23, 2024
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Red Centre's Wide Open Space festival to showcase diversity of Australia's music scene
Popular festival Wide Open Space (WOS) is returning to the Red Centre in May and will feature an array of Territory and national artists as well as a diverse range of...
Apr 23, 2024
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Creative Australia announces recipients of its inaugural 2024 Asia Pacific Arts Awards
Creative Australia held its inaugural Asia Pacific Arts Awards last night, with awards announced during the ceremony held at Paramatta’s Riverside Theatres. The Asia Pacific...
Apr 23, 2024
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Hills Shire embarks on community engagement campaign to help shape Arts and Culture Strategy
The Hills Shire Council is embarking on one of its biggest community engagement campaigns to date to ensure many voices are heard on shaping the Shire’s 2024 Arts and Culture...
Apr 22, 2024
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Work commences on Genesian Theatre Company’s new Sydney location
The Genesian Theatre Company has advised that work has commenced on the build of its new home in the inner Sydney suburb, Rozelle. Genesian Theatre Company President, Barry...
Apr 22, 2024
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Parrtjima light festival attracts near record crowds to Alice Springs
The Parrtjima light festival in Alice Springs has wrapped up for 2024 with the Territory tourism drawcard having attracted over 8000 attendances - marking its second-biggest...
Apr 22, 2024
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Perth to launch new winter arts and cultural festival
Perth to launch new winter arts and cultural festival Supported by the Western Australian Government and produced by ARTRAGE, a new winter arts and cultural festival is being...
Apr 21, 2024
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Australia Council matched funding initiative boosts Creative Projects
An innovative matched funding initiative, offered through the Australian Cultural Fund (ACF) has supported 86 creative projects. The latest investment of close to half a million...
Apr 18, 2024
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Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre Masterplan opened for Public Review
Wagga Wagga City Council is calling for community feedback for the draft Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre - Performing Arts Masterplan to ensure the plans for the future of the venue...
Apr 18, 2024
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NGV announces Yayoi Kusama retrospective as next summer’s blockbuster exhibition
The National Gallery of Victoria’s next summer blockbuster exhibition is the world-premiere exhibition of contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama which is anticipated to attract...
Apr 18, 2024
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