News: Arts
Christchurch’s new Hornby Centre library to include Audio/Video space
Christchurch City Council has advised that the new library being built at Matatiki Hornby Centre is to include an Audio/Video space offering a bookable recording facility,...
Nov 26, 2023
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Victorian Government allocates $2 million to support music industry workers
The Victorian Government is allocating $2 million for national charity Support Act to ensure more live music workers have access to important mental health, wellbeing and crisis...
Nov 26, 2023
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New Melbourne library opens and unveils suite of public artworks
New Melbourne library opens and unveils suite of public artworks A suite of public artworks and commissions celebrating the richness of Kulin culture have been unveiled by the...
Nov 26, 2023
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Mornington Peninsula sculpture park secures Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin
The Sculpture Park at Pt. Leo Estate situated on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula has secured a work of Japan’s most successful living artist,Yayoi Kusama. The Yayoi Kusama (born...
Nov 24, 2023
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Victoria’s ALWAYS LIVE program set to fill venues across the state
Today marks the start of the Victorian Government’s ALWAYS LIVE music program which is anticipated to fill venues and attract thousands of visitors across the state. Grammy...
Nov 23, 2023
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Live Nation's Spilt Milk music festival returns for its highest ever attendance per event
Brands, music and culture unite at Live Nation's Spilt Milk with 2023 expected to see the largest per event attendance for a single-day music festival in Australia. Produced by...
Nov 23, 2023
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Hobart Council partnership with Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery delivers second biennial exhibition
The biennial exhibition - Hobart Current - delivered via an innovative and long-term partnership between the City of Hobart and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is...
Nov 21, 2023
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ARIA and PPCA provide submissions in support of fair payment for recording artists from Radio Stations
Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) today revealed their submissions supporting the Copyright Legislation...
Nov 20, 2023
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Illuminate Adelaide generates record-breaking economic boost for South Australia
Recently released data for South Australia’s ‘Illuminate Adelaide’ showed the state’s newest major winter event generated $54.3 million in economic activity for the state –...
Nov 20, 2023
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Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs immersive exhibition opens in Sydney
Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs - a spectacular new immersive exhibition in Australia for the first time - opened to the public at the Australian Museum on Saturday 18th...
Nov 18, 2023
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City of Fremantle names Pete Stone as Director of Creative Arts
The City of Fremantle has appointed Pete Stone to the position of Director Creative Arts and Community. The role is responsible for the following areas: Customer Experience and...
Nov 16, 2023
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Theatre performers look for audience backing for pay rises
Following the collapse of negotiations between the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and the peak body representing commercial and independent promoters and...
Nov 15, 2023
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New partnership to bolster Northern Territory’s Aboriginal tourism sector
The Northern Territory Government has partnered with Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) to bolster the Northern Territory’s Aboriginal tourism experiences. The NT Aboriginal...
Nov 14, 2023
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Adelaide’s Harvest Rock festival demonstrates economic value of major events
The return of the Harvest Rock music festival to Adelaide saw hotel room bookings reach new highs – demonstrating the economic value of such major events Harvest Rock II saw...
Nov 14, 2023
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Creative Australia survey reveals wellbeing benefits of arts and culture
Creative Australia has published two important new research reports on creativity and wellbeing. The first shows that Australians overwhelmingly recognise the role of the arts...
Nov 14, 2023
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2023 Fremantle Aspire Award won by Augmented Reality designer
Business Events Perth have advised that Natalie Marinho - a leader in the field of Augmented Reality - has secured the ‘THIS IS FREMANTLE’ Aspire Award for 2023. Marinho is the...
Nov 14, 2023
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NSW Government announces new initiative to increase number of live performance venues
The NSW Government has announced a new initiative - ‘Venues Unlocked’ - which aims to increase the number of live performance venues across the State. The Program is delivered...
Nov 13, 2023
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Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta announces all-BIPOC-led program for 2024 season
Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta (NTofP) has announced a bold all-BIPOC-led program for its 2024 season making it the first non-Indigenous theatre company to do so....
Nov 13, 2023
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Brolga Awards recognise excellence in Northern Territory tourism
The 36th Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards, held on 11th November at the Darwin Convention Centre, have recognised excellence in the industry with 28 businesses,...
Nov 13, 2023
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The Experience Alchemists to share experiences at events in New Zealand and Australia
USA-based The Experience Alchemists, Inc. (TEA), a consultancy offers services for emotionally resonant, story-driven experiences has announced its involvement in industry...
Nov 12, 2023
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Art Gallery of NSW faces massive shortfall in governmental funding
The Art Gallery of NSW is reported to be facing a major shortfall in funding with the NSW Government apparently unwilling to provide additional money for its operations, despite...
Nov 11, 2023
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2024 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival program commits to inclusivity, unity and remembrance
Following its 45th anniversary in 2023, the 2024 Sydney Mardi Gras program has been announced having a forward-focused theme: ‘Our Future’. The theme embodies a commitment to...
Nov 11, 2023
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Wellington maintains status as New Zealand’s most creative city
Wellington City Council has welcomed the city again being acknowledged as the most creative city in New Zealand by the Infometrics Creativity Index - maintaining an unbroken...
Nov 9, 2023
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NSW Government to conduct its first live music audit
For the first time, the NSW Government will conduct a survey of artists and professionals working in the music industry aiming to understand the challenges faced and what can be...
Nov 6, 2023
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