News: Arts
New funding aims to improve accessibility at Victorian creative spaces
The Victorian Government’s Making Space program is investing $500,000 to ensure more creative spaces across the state have infrastructure that makes them accessible for the...
Feb 6, 2024
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Mildura Corroboree to be held at new accessible and active public space in 2024
Mildura Rural City Council has advised that its Corroboree, a biennial celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, will return in 2024. For the first time in...
Feb 6, 2024
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Creative Australia shares outcomes of its $17 million boost for Contemporary Music and First Nations
Creative Australia has shared the outcomes of its latest round of investment in arts projects, performing arts and contemporary music touring, and international engagement. The...
Feb 5, 2024
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2024 to present over 150 performers at an array of venues
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2024 will present an impressive line-up of over 150 performers across the Festival’s key events, showcasing an array of global stars,...
Feb 5, 2024
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Chinese group’s acquisition in Wanda could impact pending sale of HOYTS Cinemas
The acquisition by Beijing production house China Ruyi’s of 51% in the Dailian Wanda Group - who own Wanda Film, China’s largest cinema operator and HOYTS’ parent company - has...
Feb 4, 2024
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Art of Attraction Tourism Summit explores public art as booming tourism drawcard
The 2024 Art of Attraction Tourism Summit, will explore the role of public art, including mural towns and silo art trails, in boosting visitation from mature-age domestic...
Feb 3, 2024
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The P.A. People named Platinum Sponsor for Stage Queensland 2024 Technical Managers’ Conference
Stage Queensland’s 2024 Technical Managers’ Conference, being held at the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba from 5th to 7th February, has confirmed venue technical specialists The...
Feb 2, 2024
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New inclusive heritage conservation campaign launched for Saudi Arabia’s AlUla
Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), has launched a new, inclusive heritage conservation campaign aiming to enahnce the public's knowledge, awareness, and desire to...
Feb 1, 2024
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ARIA establishes Hip Hop and RnB Advisory Group
Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has established a Hip Hop and RnB Advisory Group designed to support and celebrate opportunities for growth across the genres,...
Jan 30, 2024
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Human Rights Watch spotlights possible deportation of rock band from Thailand to Russia
Human Rights Watch has advised that members of the exiled Russian-Belarusian rock band Bi-2 face persecution for their public criticism of the Russian government if Thailand...
Jan 29, 2024
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New sport events and festivals to support Tasmania as winter destination
The Tasmanian Government has announced a winter tourism package to help deliver new events in the cooler months and to build on Tasmania’s reputation as a winter travel...
Jan 29, 2024
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Western Australian arts organisations share $1.7million in Government grants
The Western Australian Government’s Arts Projects for Organisations grant program is providing $1.7 million to be shared among 29 arts and cultural organisations in support of...
Jan 29, 2024
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Creative Australia announces reappointment of Chief Executive Adrian Collette
Having steered the organisation through a significant period of transformation following his appointment in January 2019, Creative Australia has announced the reappointment of...
Jan 28, 2024
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Works commence on new $33.5 million Orange Regional Conservatorium and Planetarium
Orange City Council has advised that works are underway in preparation for the construction of the new $33.5 million Orange Regional Conservatorium and Planetarium. Council...
Jan 28, 2024
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Territorians invited to contribute to 10-year Northern Territory Arts Strategy
The Northern Territory Government is inviting Territorians to share their vision for the Territory’s creative future by contributing to the new 10-year Northern Territory Arts...
Jan 28, 2024
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Events Centre Caloundra Chief Executive Bronwyn Edinger receives Australia Day honour
Bronwyn Edinger, Chief Executive of The Events Centre Caloundra, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2024 Australia Day Honours list - receiving the...
Jan 25, 2024
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teamLab Planets Tokyo secures top 5 Google search ranking for museums
teamLab Planets Tokyo in Toyosu has secured top five position in Google’s 2023 search ranking for 'Most Popular Museums in the World'. An international art collective, the...
Jan 23, 2024
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Thredbo hosts successful 29th Blues Festival
Thredbo’s hosting of the 29th Blues Festival on the weekend attracted over a thousand blues fans from across Australia to the Snowy Mountains for a three program featuring over...
Jan 22, 2024
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36th annual Midsumma Festival gets underway in Melbourne
The 36th annual Midsumma Festival is underway in Melbourne offering a three-week LGBTIQA+ art and cultural event showcasing pride, inclusivity and equality for Victoria's...
Jan 21, 2024
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Local Northern Territory screen practitioners secure funding in 2024
Four local screen practitioners have been announced as recipients of the Northern Territory Government’s Screen Territory Funding Program 2023-24 Story Development Round 1. The...
Jan 20, 2024
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Perth's Fringe World Festival set to attract thousands to over 100 venues
Perth's Fringe World Festival is running from 19th January to 18th February 2024 with performers from comedy to cabaret anticipated to attract hundreds of thousands of people to...
Jan 18, 2024
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Sydney Symphony returns to Parramatta with fireworks and drone show as part of Sydney Festival
Sydney Festival favourite - the free non-ticketed Sydney Symphony Under the Stars: Pictures in the Sky - returns to Parramatta on Saturday 20th January featuring the Sydney...
Jan 17, 2024
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Office for the Arts announces latest live music grants to get festivals thriving
The Federal Government's Office for the Arts has announced $2.5 million in funding for live events and festivals under the latest round of the Live Music Australia program....
Jan 16, 2024
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Victoria’s screen industry economy boosted by Liam Neeson film
Hollywood star Liam Neeson is returning to Victoria for his latest project, ‘Ice Road 2:Road to the Sky’ which starts filming in the state this month and anticipated to deliver...
Jan 16, 2024
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