News: Arts
Rangebow Festival among Sunshine Coast Council grant recipients
The Rangebow Festival, an event that celebrates the “creative spirit of the hinterland’’, along with community facility upgrades and sporting equipment purchases are among the...
May 16, 2023
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The Cities of Hobart and Perth spotlight valued contribution of their volunteers
This National Volunteer Week, the Cities of Hobart and Perth are among the many Councils acknowledging the valuable contribution of their volunteers. This year’s theme for...
May 16, 2023
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Falls Festival producer Secret Sounds cancels 2023 event
Falls Festival producer Secret Sounds has cancelled this year's NYE event to “rest, recover and recalibrate”. The festival had back-to-back years off due to COVID lockdowns and...
May 16, 2023
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Action Plan launched in Western Australia to enrich volunteer experiences
With this week being National Volunteer Week - Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering – the Western Australian Government has launched a Volunteering Strategy...
May 15, 2023
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Baw Baw Shire invites community input on its arts and culture strategy
Baw Baw Shire Council is inviting the community to support a vibrant and connected arts and culture sector in Baw Baw, and has developed a draft Creative Communities Strategy...
May 15, 2023
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New Geelong Arts Centre counts down to August opening
Following four years of design and construction, the opening of the $140 million Little Malop Street redevelopment is set to mark the completion of Geelong Arts Centre’s once in...
May 14, 2023
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EVANZ ready to host Mid Year Conference
Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) is ready to stage its 2023 Mid Year conference at Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts and Events Centre this week. Being held on...
May 14, 2023
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Carriageworks announces Fergus Linehan as its next Chief Executive
International arts administrator, Fergus Linehan has been named the next Chief Executive for Sydney’s contemporary multi-arts precinct, Carriageworks. Linehan is known...
May 12, 2023
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WA Museum Boola Bardip secures new major Ancient Egyptian Exhibition
A new major exhibition – ‘Discovering Ancient Egypt’ – has been secured by the Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip opening on 10th June 2023. Perth is the first Australian...
May 12, 2023
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Design Partner consortium announced to lead Canberra Theatre redevelopment
The Design Partner consortium chosen to deliver new designs for the Canberra Theatre Centre redevelopment has been announced by the ACT Government to include Architectus, Danish...
May 12, 2023
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Accor agrees strategic partnership with Opera Australia
Opera Australia has announced that Accor, the nation’s largest hotel operator, is taking up a Gold Partnership with the major performing arts company. The landmark sponsorship...
May 10, 2023
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First Nations Cultural Centres considered for Cairns and Brisbane
The Queensland Government has announced they will consider a new First Nations Cultural Centre for Far North Queensland based in Cairns, along with leading the development of a...
May 10, 2023
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Sydney Contemporary returns to Carriageworks with largest art fair to date
Sydney Contemporary - one of Australasia’s premier art fairs - will be returning to Carriageworks from 7th – 10th September 2023 with its largest edition to date featuring 96...
May 9, 2023
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City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters reveals three-year Arts & Culture Plan
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, covering the inner eastern suburbs of Adelaide, has unveiled its 2024 – 2027 Arts and Culture Plan and is now calling on the local...
May 9, 2023
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Arts and tourism industry groups give varied response to 2023 Federal budget
The 2023/24 Federal budget delivered by Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has generated a mixed response from industry bodies with Live Performance Australia (LPA) welcoming new...
May 9, 2023
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Darkwave Business Management launches to support Australian entertainment industry creatives
Australian arts, entertainment and media production specialist accounting firm Darkwave has announced the launch of a new business management division - Darkwave Business...
May 7, 2023
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Performance group among recipients of Western Australia’s new Arts funding program
Funding has been provided by the state government for 10 Western Australian arts projects through the Arts 15k-plus program for activities commencing after 1st May 2023....
May 7, 2023
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Adelaide Festival Centre and National Gallery Singapore partner in five year creative collaboration
Adelaide Festival Centre and National Gallery Singapore have entered into a five year agreement for creative collaboration and cultural exchange. National Gallery Singapore is a...
May 7, 2023
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Community wants to see Parramatta become a cultural and creative entertainment hub
Among the findings of a new report by Western Sydney University’s Centre for Western Sydney is that the community wants Parramatta to realise its potential as a cultural and...
May 4, 2023
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CIRCUSWA among Western Australian Arts Organisations to share in $56 million
Western Australia’s Arts Organisations Investment Program will see 37 not-for-profit organisations across metropolitan Perth, South-West, Mid-West and Kimberley regions share in...
May 2, 2023
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Macquarie Conservatorium to occupy Dubbo’s old Carpet Court Building with peppercorn lease
With the Macquarie Conservatorium’s current lease arrangement within a Department of Education building not having been renewed, Dubbo Regional Council has negotiated the terms...
Apr 30, 2023
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Gallery and Art Consultancy Curatorial+Co unveils expanded space in Sydney
Gallery and Art Consultancy, Curatorial+Co. has moved into a new and expanded physical space in the heart of Sydney’s arts district at 80 William Street in Woolloomooloo....
Apr 30, 2023
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Grenville Hub marks 40th year of delivering senior wellness and entertainment programs
City of Playford’s Grenville Hub, located in Adelaide's northern suburbs, is today celebrating 40 years of delivering popular programs and events promoting health, wellbeing and...
Apr 30, 2023
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Major upgrades commence at Arts Centre Melbourne
The first upgrade to Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre since it was built almost 40 years ago has commenced with the selection of head contactor Lendlease as the provider of...
Apr 28, 2023
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