News: Arts
Adelaide’s Thebarton Theatre set for transformation
Plans for an $8 million upgrade of popular Adelaide live music venue the Thebarton Theatre have submitted to Planning SA are approved. The plans, lodged by Masterplan, JPE...
Jun 1, 2023
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Community input sought for new plan to shape arts and culture across Kempsey Shire
Kempsey Shire Council is inviting the community to contribute feedback on a new draft arts and culture plan ‘Our Creative Macleay’ that imagines a rich, inclusive, and vibrant...
Jun 1, 2023
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New major festival to bring live music back to Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building
Melbourne’s new major festival 'Now or Never' will deliver the first large-scale live music performance in the historic Royal Exhibition Building in more than two decades. The...
Jun 1, 2023
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Ice Skating at The Rink among Melbourne RISING festival inclusive offerings
Ice skating, art installations and outdoor dining are among the highlights of this year’s RISING festival with events being held in Melbourne landmarks including St Paul’s...
Jun 1, 2023
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Economic uncertainty impacts ability of families and younger audiences to spend on arts and culture
A report recently released by the Australia Council for the Arts shows economic uncertainty is taking root in the post-pandemic context, with the heightened cost-of-living...
May 31, 2023
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TDC deploy Barco laser projectors to capture essence of nature for Vivid Sydney 2023
In a world first, an astonishing array of over 150 Barco laser projectors have been deployed by the Technical Direction Company (TDC) to capture the ‘Beauty of our Natural...
May 31, 2023
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Combining art, lifestyle and health Singapore Wellness Festival set for 2023 return
Set to celebrate Singapore’s urban wellness status, the Singapore Wellness Festival 2023 is set to deliver a combination of arts, lifestyle experiences, fitness classes, and...
May 31, 2023
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Climate Council reveals code to eliminate fossil fuel sponsorships from the arts and sport
The Climate Council has today released a voluntary code for use by sporting codes and arts bodies wishing to eliminate fossil fuel sponsorship on uniforms, in stadiums and at...
May 30, 2023
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Australian independent ticketing company Oztix acquires rival Local Tickets
Major independent Australian ticketing company, Oztix, has today announced the acquisition of rival local/regional events ticketer Local Tickets. Oztix celebrates 20 years in...
May 30, 2023
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Baw Baw Shire community encouraged to support campaign for a Culture and Connection Precinct
Baw Baw Shire Council is encouraging the community to get behind the campaign for a Culture and Connection Precinct and has released a virtual tour of the Precinct’s Stage One...
May 30, 2023
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Sydney Opera House launches tour of never-before-seen areas
In celebration of its 50th anniversary year, the Sydney Opera House has announced a new tour of its back-of-house area, Hidden House, for a limited-run from June to October....
May 29, 2023
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Deadly Cup Rugby League Carnival among 27 Territory events to receive funding
The Northern Territory Government is set to support 27 events - ranging from community festivals to sporting events and Major Events - via the Event Funding Program (EFP)...
May 28, 2023
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Genesian Theatre delivers a not so elementary production of Sherlock
Celebrating their 79th year in 2023, community theatre group, The Genesian Theatre Company, delivers an impressive comedic adaption of ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’– based on...
May 28, 2023
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Western Plains Cultural Centre doubles its visitor numbers as Dubbo Tourism recovers to pre-COVID figures
Dubbo Regional Council advises that the tourism industry across the region has recovered with figures in April 2023 matching those seen before the COVID-19 pandemic at the same...
May 27, 2023
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ICC Sydney launches Accessible and Inclusive Events Guide
To help event planners activate welcoming events that cater for everyone, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is providing guidance and resources through its...
May 24, 2023
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Indel-ABILITY Arts among Queensland arts and cultural tours to receive funding
The Queensland Government is investing almost $1.6 million to support 13 art tours that will engage regional communities across Queensland through the Touring Queensland Fund....
May 24, 2023
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Victorian Budget 2023/24 invests $478 million in arts, activity programs, events, sport and tourism
In Victoria, the arts and sport industries deliver events attracting millions of visitors to the state, support hundreds of thousands of local jobs while making Victoria a...
May 23, 2023
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Port Hedland sport and community hub revitalised to host array of events
The redeveloped Port Hedland Community Centre which also provides new facilities for the Port Hedland Turf Club can now host events, conferences, arts and cultural exhibitions,...
May 21, 2023
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City of Rockingham awards young volunteer for his contribution to Rockingham Flames
As part of National Volunteer Week 2023, the City of Rockingham has this year marked their annual Volunteer Recognition evening with the introduction of a new awards ceremony to...
May 20, 2023
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Northern Territory Major Events Company wins 10 awards at global Eventex Awards 2023
Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) has won 10 awards at the prestigious global Eventex Awards 2023. Parrtjima – A Festival in Light 2022 received six awards, while...
May 19, 2023
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Sugarbag Festival to celebrate Northern Territory queer community
Sugarbag, a festival celebrating queer arts and culture in the Northern Territory, will return next month with a lively inclusive program of workshops, exhibitions, music,...
May 17, 2023
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Newcastle's cultural venues showcased during Museum and Galleries national conference
With the Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA) 2023 National Conference currently underway in Newcastle, many of the City’s cultural venues are being showcased to...
May 17, 2023
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Paul Szep among Australian changemakers spotlighted during National Volunteer Week 2023
With National Volunteer Week 2023 running from 15th to 21st May, and with volunteers being the backbone of the Australian sports community, Volunteering Australia is...
May 17, 2023
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Melbourne's new music festival to be held across an array of venues
A new music event - the inaugural Eighty-Six festival – is scheduled for Melbourne in October with the first international acts having been announced and with more local acts...
May 16, 2023
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