News: Arts
Post-pandemic recovery of live entertainment led by international acts
After two years of disruption and COVID-19-induced cancellations, Australia’s live arts and entertainment industry experienced a post-lockdown peak in attendance and revenue...
Dec 13, 2023
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Northern Territory sport and community organisations to provide free holiday youth activities
Northern Territory local youth, sports and community organisations are providing free activities and programs for young people and families during the summer school holidays....
Dec 13, 2023
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Laservision transformation of Rockhamption Botanic Gardens continues to captivate
Transforming the Rockhamption Botanic Gardens and almost two weeks after its opening night, the light and sound immersive experience – RADIANCE by Laservision - continues to...
Dec 12, 2023
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Reshaping music industry among actions included in NSW Government’s new creative industries policy
The NSW Government has today released details of Creative Communities - the new arts, culture and creative industries policy. Creative Communities is a 10-year vision having the...
Dec 12, 2023
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Create NSW appoints Julie Baird as Chair of Museums and History Artform Advisory Board
Create NSW has recognised the leading industry knowledge and expertise of City of Newcastle Director Museum Archive Libraries and Learning, Julie Baird, appointing her as Chair...
Dec 12, 2023
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ARIA launches Member Inclusion Programme for underrepresented groups
Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) today announced the launch of the ARIA Membership Inclusion Programme, providing up to five free 18-month ARIA memberships to...
Dec 12, 2023
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South Australian councils given $500,000 boost to revive public spaces
The Open Space Grant Program 2023-24 opened this week for South Australian councils to apply for funding of up to $500,000 to revitalise laneways, main streets, civic places,...
Dec 12, 2023
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Small live music venues at the core of city culture and connection
A new book exploring the vibrancy and precarity of small live music venues is lamenting the current reality that so few small live music venues survive. Written South Australia...
Dec 11, 2023
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First Nations organisation to lead major Western Australia arts event
The Western Australian Government has awarded $930,000 to the Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of Western Australia (AACHWA) to deliver the Revealed: New and Emerging WA Aboriginal...
Dec 10, 2023
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Kate Schaffner named as inaugural Director of Creative Workplaces
Creative Australia has announced the appointment of Kate Schaffner as Director of Creative Workplaces. Creative Workplaces is an initiative of the Australian Government’s...
Dec 8, 2023
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Theatre Network Australia announces new Chief Executives
The Board of Theatre Network Australia has announced its new Executive Leadership team, Co-Chief Executives Erica McCalman and Joshua Lowe. Interim Chair Sue Giles advised “as...
Dec 7, 2023
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The P.A. People looks back on period of successful projects
Leading audio-visual equipment supplier The P.A. People has shared an update on its recent work, covering installations, major events, engineering and equipment at The Play...
Dec 6, 2023
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Funding available for Queensland events promoting reconciliation
The Queensland Government has announced $200,000 in grant funding for events promoting reconciliation across the state. Applications for the Queensland Government’s Celebrating...
Dec 6, 2023
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NSW Parliament passes live music vibrancy reforms
NSW Parliament has passed landmark legislation introducing a package of reforms to overhaul regulatory frameworks and remove red tape to help the state’s live music industry to...
Dec 5, 2023
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MEAA members to petition Australian theatregoers in bid for new performers collective agreement
Major theatrical productions to be targeted by members of the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) after the break down of talks over a new performers collective...
Dec 5, 2023
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Redevelopment concept designs and three-year closure announced for Powerhouse Ultiimo
Alongside the NSW Government releasing the concept designs for the revitalisation of Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo this week, the Government has also announced a three...
Dec 4, 2023
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NGV Triennial blockbuster added to Melbourne’s summer calendar of creative events
Exploring the themes of Magic, Matter and Memory, the NGV Triennial blockbuster exhibition has been added to Melbourne’s summer calendar of creative events. More than an...
Dec 4, 2023
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ARIA and PPCA welcome first appointments to Sound NSW Advisory Board
Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) today welcome the first nine appointments to the Sound NSW Advisory...
Dec 1, 2023
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre flags employment opportunities
With the new theatre at Brisbane’s Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) on track to be completed by the middle of next year, the leading cultural institution has been...
Nov 30, 2023
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EVANZ presents 2023 New Zealand entertainment venue awards in Dunedin
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has recognised excellence in venue management with the presentation of its 2023 Entertainment Venue Awards. Presented...
Nov 29, 2023
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VicScreen appoints digital games industry leader Lisy Kane to its Board
Games industry leader, Lisy Kane has been appointed to the VicScreen Board bringing over a decade of digital games experience to the state’s creative and economic screen...
Nov 28, 2023
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Singapore Art Week 2024 offers array of exhibitions and programs
Organised by the National Arts Council and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore Art Week - Singapore’s pinnacle visual arts season returns from 19th to 28th...
Nov 28, 2023
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Growth of Queensland cultural tourism outcomes supported with new funding
The Queensland Government has announced a new ‘Grow Cultural Tourism Fund’ aimed at supporting the growth of impactful arts and cultural events in communities across the state....
Nov 27, 2023
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Eventfinda and ASB Theatre Marlborough reveal ticketing partnership
Eventfinda - New Zealand’s largest independent ticketing provider - and the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust, owner and operator of the ASB Theatre Marlborough, have revealed a...
Nov 27, 2023
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