News: Arts
Singapore Art Museum announces opening of new collection gallery
To accommodate the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) expanding collection of contemporary art, the Museum has announced the opening of a new collection gallery at Tanjong Pagar...
Jan 16, 2024
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25,000 fans contribute to another successful Parkes Elvis Festival
The 2024 Parkes Elvis Festival, which ran from 10th to 14th January attracted around 25,000 Elvis fans with their bejewelled jumpsuits, poodle skirts and pompadour wigs to shake...
Jan 14, 2024
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Darwin Street Art Festival moved to cooler months
The Darwin Street Art Festival which is usually held in September and October will this year run from 18th May to 8th June as it returns for its eighth instalment. The date...
Jan 14, 2024
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South Australian Government announces financial boost for live music scene
The South Australian Government, through their See it LIVE program, is investing $850,000 to boost live music venues and support the state’s music industry. Rather than...
Jan 12, 2024
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Brisbane performing arts school acquired by UK-based Global Education Holdings
The Australian Performing Arts Conservatory (APAC) has new owners following the announcement that the Brisbane-based cultural institution has been acquired by UK-headquartered...
Jan 11, 2024
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Plans and proposed site for Art Museum of Kangaroo Island unveiled
The plans and proposed site have been revealed for the new Art Museum of Kangaroo Island in South Australia, set to cost $23.4 million. The Art Museum of Kangaroo Island...
Jan 8, 2024
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Ageing facility places New Zealand’s oldest museum $20 million collection at risk
While Nelson Provincial Museum's main building is located in the city centre, the museum's associated Isel Park facility in Stoke holds the vast majority of the collection....
Jan 4, 2024
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Perth’s Fringe World organiser ends partnership with Woodside
Following a multi-year campaign by members of the Western Australian arts community to remove Woodside’s involvement in Perth's Fringe World Festival, the organisation that runs...
Jan 2, 2024
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Northern Territory funding opens for community organisations
A new round of major grants are now available to support not-for-profits through the Northern Territory’s Community Benefit Fund. These grants are a fantastic way for community...
Jan 2, 2024
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Arts Centre Melbourne expands public tours of its Australian Performing Arts Collection Store
Arts Centre Melbourne is expanding tours of the Australian Performing Arts Collection Store, continuing public access and insights into the largest performing arts collection in...
Dec 27, 2023
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Woodford Folk Festival set to host more than 120,000 fans
Opening today (27th December) and running until Monday 1st January, the 36th Woodford Folk Festival is set to host 25,000 people daily and more than 120,000 visitors in total...
Dec 26, 2023
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Deloitte report shows Australian domestic events help drive tourism industry recovery
The latest edition of Deloitte Access Economics’ Tourism Market Outlook shows Australian tourism is thriving - not just surviving - with events motivating domestic travel....
Dec 21, 2023
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Five architectural teams named as finalists to reimagine Parramatta's Riverside Theatres
City of Parramatta has shortlisted five internationally recognised architectural teams for the Design Excellence Competition for the $180 million plus redevelopment of Riverside...
Dec 21, 2023
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West Gippsland Arts Centre experiences one of its most successful years
Baw Baw Shire Council has highlighted that for West Gippsland Arts Centre (WGAC), 2023 has been one of its biggest ever years since opening with the Centre boasting nearly 160...
Dec 21, 2023
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Experience Abu Dhabi launches new campaign ‘Find Your Pace’
A new global campaign - ‘Find Your Pace’ - has been launched by Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. The campaign...
Dec 19, 2023
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Vibrant Streets program helps NSW Councils reinvigorate community with music, culture and hospitality experiences
The NSW Government’s $15 million Vibrant Streets program will present NSW Councils with opportunities to temporarily close local streets to vehicles and offer the community more...
Dec 19, 2023
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LPA 'sets the record straight' on new performers collective agreement
With negotiations on a new performers collective agreement (PCA) having stalled and theatrical productions set to be leafletted by trade union delegates in the new year, Live...
Dec 18, 2023
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Penrith community feedback invited on draft Cultural Strategy and Action Plan
The Penrith community is being invited by Council to share their feedback on the draft Cultural Strategy and Action Plan 2024-28 – ‘We Create Penrith’, which is on exhibition...
Dec 16, 2023
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Funding boost for Fremantle arts, community and youth projects
The City of Fremantle's latest round of Creative Arts and Community grants has delivered a funding boost for 13 local projects. The successful recipients – four for the arts,...
Dec 16, 2023
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Cairns Convention Centre comes through Cyclone Jasper undamaged
The newly expanded Cairns Convention Centre has come through Cyclone Jasper undamaged as designed and constructed and has now reopened. Tropical Cyclone Jasper weakened after...
Dec 14, 2023
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Survey results show Christchurch community want a vibrant night-time economy
A survey conducted by Christchurch City Council of more than 3,000 respondents shows residents want the City’s night life and nighttime economy to thrive. Throughout September,...
Dec 14, 2023
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Creative Australia to invest $170 million in 159 organisations
From 2025 to 2028, Creative Australia will invest $42.4 million per annum in 159 organisations arts and cultural organisations, providing employment pathways for creative...
Dec 14, 2023
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Reopening of Parramatta Town Hall completes transformation of Parramatta Square
Parramatta Town Hall, has reopened its doors to the public after a 14-month and more than $30 million restoration, marking the final piece of the puzzle in the transformation of...
Dec 14, 2023
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ANU receives funding to help increase participation in community arts
With an increased focus on ACT communities that have limited access to opportunities to be creative, the ACT Government is providing more than $2 million over the next three...
Dec 14, 2023
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