News: Arts
Kogarah Arts Festival attracts record crowds
Georges River Councils’ third Un[contained] Arts Festival in Kogarah, held over 23rd-25th June, attracted record crowds of over 40,000. Festivalgoers interacted with immersive...
Jun 25, 2023
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VMA opens enrolments for 2023 Venue Management School
The Venue Management Association (Asia Pacific) has opened enrolments for its 2022 Venue Management School and VMA Leadership Institute. The only industry run school of its kind...
Jun 22, 2023
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TodayTix launches in Adelaide increasing access for theatregoers
TodayTix has launched in Adelaide, increasing accessibility to theatre and the arts. Adelaide is the fifth Australian city to join the TodayTix global network of theatre...
Jun 22, 2023
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Emirates and Sydney Symphony Orchestra extend two decade partnership
While Emirates is well known for sponsoring the best in sports, they are also committed to growing global music, arts and culture. Emirates highlights this commitment in...
Jun 22, 2023
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Fitness, sport and theatre programs among offerings for Northern Territory youth during school holidays
Sport and fitness programs, festivals, splash parties and disco nights are among the offerings for Northern Territory youth these school holidays with events commencing Friday...
Jun 21, 2023
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Vivid Sydney attracts record crowd of more than 3.28 million
Vivid Sydney has recorded its largest ever attendance numbers with crowds of more than 3.28 million enjoying light, music, ideas and food programs over 23 nights. Highlighting...
Jun 20, 2023
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Sustainable processes implemented for excavation site of Northern Territory Art Gallery
The excavation stage for the Northern Territory Art Gallery site is now complete with sustainable processes having been implemented throughout and showcasing the benefits of an...
Jun 18, 2023
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Virginia Gay named Artistic Director for 2024 Adelaide Cabaret Festival
Adelaide Festival Centre has announced award-winning Australian stage and screen star, writer and consummate performer Virginia Gay as the Artistic Director for the 2024...
Jun 17, 2023
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Live Performance Australia welcomes passage of Creative Australia legislation
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has advised that it has “welcomed” the passage of legislation in the Federal Parliament establishing Creative Australia and putting in place...
Jun 16, 2023
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Australia Council supports touring initiatives with $2.8 million investment
The Australia Council for the Arts (soon to be Creative Australia) is investing $2.8 million - one of its biggest funding rounds in recent years - to support artists in...
Jun 15, 2023
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Dr Nick Mitzevich reappointed as Director of National Gallery of Australia
Having held the position of National Gallery of Australia Director since 2018, Dr Nick Mitzevich has been reappointed for a second five-year term. With an unwavering commitment...
Jun 14, 2023
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New report highlights economic impact of Sydney Fringe Festival
A new impact report produced by Hawkridge Entertainment Services for the Sydney Fringe Festival - New South Wales’ largest independent arts festival - has been released which...
Jun 14, 2023
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Immersive Moama Lights to spotlight the Murray
Moama Lights 2023 will transform the Murray River's Horseshoe Lagoon into a spectacular exhibition of light and sound from 30th June to 23rd July, taking visitors on a powerful...
Jun 14, 2023
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Queensland Government funding supports First Nation arts and cultural projects
The Queensland Government continues to support First Nation arts and cultural projects with an investment of more than $1.3 million through the First Nations Commissioning Fund....
Jun 14, 2023
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Parramatta celebrates being awarded international Purple Flag accreditation
Parramatta has celebrated becoming the first location in Western Sydney and the second in Australia to be awarded the internationally recognised Purple Flag accreditation,...
Jun 13, 2023
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Queensland 2023 budget delivers for art and cultural sectors
Queensland’s 2023 budget is injecting $51.4 million over four years to preserve and enhance the accessibility of the state’s art and cultural infrastructure, to secure...
Jun 13, 2023
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Yarrapay Festival among recipients of First Nations contemporary music funding
12 First Nations-led music organisations across Australia are to share in $500,000 under the latest round of the Federal Government's Indigenous Contemporary Music program. The...
Jun 12, 2023
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Refurbished Illawarra Performing Arts Centre meets community needs and expectations
Shows are set to return to the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre following the venue’s major refurbishment over the past five-and-a-half months which has created a more...
Jun 10, 2023
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Barunga Festival marks 35th anniversary of landmark Barunga Statement
This weekend’s Northern Territory Barunga Festival - which celebrates Indigenous community life through music, sport and culture - will mark the 35th anniversary of the landmark...
Jun 9, 2023
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New seats installed at Hamilton Performing Arts Centre improve accessibility
After an extensive two-month renovation, new audience seats have been installed at the Handbury Auditorium in the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre, marking the completion of the...
Jun 8, 2023
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Inner West Council looks to invigorate local arts and live music scene
Inner West Council will launch 14 initiatives as part of the Arts and Music Recovery Plan to invigorate the local arts and live music scene and in response to appeals and...
Jun 8, 2023
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Maxwood Technology meets heritage needs with seat installation at Sydney Opera House’s Studio Theatre
Seating specialists Maxwood Technology Australia has shared details of its recent installation of 130 customised seats at the Studio Theatre at the Sydney Opera House. The most...
Jun 7, 2023
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MCA Australia and Power Institute enter into new research partnership
Aimed at establishing a new way of conducting and presenting research on art and visual culture, The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA Australia) and the Power Institute...
Jun 7, 2023
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Un[contained] Arts Festival 2023 returns to Kogarah this winter
Georges River Council has announced the return of Un[contained] Arts Festival to Kogarah this winter, from 23rd to 25th June. Attracting over 26,000 people in 2021 and nominated...
Jun 3, 2023
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