News: Arts
Major international art exhibitions coming to Sydney’s MCA and Art Gallery of NSW
The Art Gallery of NSW and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia have secured major international exhibitions for next summer as part of the Sydney International Art Series...
Feb 14, 2023
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Heritage balconies at His Majesty’s Theatre open to public for first time in 70 years
Historic wrap-around balconies at Perth’s His Majesty’s Theatre, once a prominent feature of the original façade, have been reinstated and are now open to the public for the...
Feb 12, 2023
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Cultural and Environment initiative Create4Adelaide launched as part of 2023 Adelaide Festival
An unprecedented cultural initiative of the 2023 Adelaide Festival - Create4Adelaide - has been announced which will run for a whole year and bring together climate, young...
Feb 12, 2023
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New offerings at fabALICE festival continue to celebrate diversity
One of the Northern Territory’s most inclusive events, the fabALICE Festival, returns to the Red Centre from 9th-12th March, highlighting cabaret, comedy, drag, open mic,...
Feb 12, 2023
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Perth Festival 2023 commences its star-themed events
The star - themed Perth Festival 2023 commenced last Friday night with a dazzling free opening event in Joondalup and a host of sensational shows under way at venues across the...
Feb 12, 2023
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BASSINTHEGRASS and Dolly’s Dream continue partnership
Northern Territory’s biggest music festival, BASSINTHEGRASS has announced that anti-bullying organisation Dolly's Dream returns this year as their official charity partner. The...
Feb 11, 2023
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Quorn Silo Light Show attraction among winners of Tourism Awards for Public Art programs
The recent Australian Street Art Awards - a Tourism Awards for Public Art program - have recognised 29 public art experiences as the best in the country for art-loving tourists....
Feb 11, 2023
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First Peoples' interpretive garden to surround Central Goldfields Art Gallery
An Interpretive Garden celebrating First Peoples’ culture will soon surround the Central Goldfields Art Gallery following a $225,000 investment from the Victorian Government....
Feb 10, 2023
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New owners for Brisbane Arts Theatre
The Ad Astra Theatre Company has announced its purchase of the under threat Brisbane Arts Theatre. Operating since 1961, the historic Brisbane venue had been threatened with...
Feb 9, 2023
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Legal action commenced against University of Melbourne
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against The University of Melbourne alleging it underpaid casual staff in the Faculty of Arts and made false or misleading...
Feb 9, 2023
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Upper Hutt City Council’s coordinated approach delivers another successful U-PLAY
The success of Upper Hutt City Council’s three-week-long summer holiday event, U-PLAY, was due to its coordinated approach and collaboration with sports and theatre...
Feb 9, 2023
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TodayTix launches in Perth increasing access opportunities for theatregoers
Global theatre ticketing app, TodayTix, has today launched in Perth increasing opportunities to access affordable tickets to some of the country’s most in-demand shows. Embraced...
Feb 8, 2023
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Northern Territory Aboriginal tourism development grants on offer
The Northern Territory Government has opened its Aboriginal Tourism Development Support grant program to enable Aboriginal Territorians and business owners to engage...
Feb 7, 2023
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Playing WA shares locally produced performing arts shows with regional audiences
Five performing arts companies are being supported by The Playing WA program to tour their shows to communities in regional WA, sharing in $475,685 as part of the first funding...
Feb 7, 2023
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Bree Pickering appointed as Director of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia
Bree Pickering has been named as the new Director of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia for a five-year term beginning 11th April. Pickering is successor to former...
Feb 7, 2023
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PAC Australia partners with Auckland Live to deliver PTP Aotearoa
After two successful years delivering Australia’s only specialised training program for performing arts presenters, PAC Australia has joined forces with Auckland Live to deliver...
Feb 6, 2023
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade returns to Oxford Street for 45th anniversary
The world-renowned Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade returns to Oxford Street on Saturday 25th February 2023, in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the first Mardi...
Feb 3, 2023
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Expression of Interest opens for Art Gallery of Ballarat cafe proprietor
To complement the operation of the Art Gallery of Ballarat, the City of Ballarat is seeking a café operator with style, flair and business acumen who can make the most of this...
Feb 2, 2023
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Sydney Symphony Orchestra partners with Royal Caribbean global cruise holiday company
Commencing in 2023, a multi-year partnership between Sydney Symphony Orchestra and global cruise holiday company Royal Caribbean, will see the Royal Caribbean join the Sydney...
Feb 1, 2023
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Regent Taipei to celebrate return of world’s largest lantern and light festival
After 23 long years of travelling around Taiwan, the annual Taiwan Lantern Festival will be returning to Taipei from 5th to 19th February, dazzling audiences with...
Feb 1, 2023
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Bundanon announces new exhibition season to celebrate 30th anniversary
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Bundanon has today announced the new exhibition season Fantastic Forms, curated by Boe-Lin Bastian and Sophie O’Brien. Colourful,...
Jan 31, 2023
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Queensland Music Trails launches for 2023
The first three Queensland Music Trails for 2023 to the Outback, Scenic Rim and Southern Queensland have been launched. The first headline acts of the Queensland Government’s...
Jan 31, 2023
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First Nations and new arts body the heart of Federal Government's new cultural plan
A revival of support for arts and culture has been laid out today with the Federal Government’s release of Revive, a new National Cultural Policy. Announced by Australian Prime...
Jan 30, 2023
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Live Performance Australia and Australian Live Music Business Council among stakeholders welcoming new National Cultural Policy
The Australian Live Music Business Council (ALMBC) and Live Performance Australia (LPA) have each welcomed today’s launch of the Federal Government’s new National Cultural...
Jan 30, 2023
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