News: Arts
Adelaide Festival Centre celebrates 50th Anniversary with year-long season of public events
Adelaide Festival Centre will celebrate its 50th Anniversary this year, commencing with the launch of a new podcast and also including a special Festival Theatre concert in...
Jan 29, 2023
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Gold Coast’s securing of AACTAs - a major coup for Queensland’s screen and tourism industries
The Queensland Government has announced a deal with the Australian Film Institute to bring the AACTAs to the Gold Coast for the next three years. Tourism and Events Queensland...
Jan 29, 2023
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Ideal central city site sourced for Canterbury Museum pop-up
Christchurch City Council has advised that an ideal central city site has been sourced for Canterbury Museum’s pop-up, helping secure the future of a popular Christchurch...
Jan 28, 2023
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Music Victoria to deliver $1 million music events program to boost flood recovery
The Victorian Government’s peak music industry body, Music Victoria will deliver a series of live music events across flood-affected regions to reignite tourism and reunite...
Jan 26, 2023
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2023 Australia Day Honours recognise the arts
Key identities in the arts have been recognised in the 2023 Australia Day Honours list, with 68 artists and arts workers among those “honoured ‘for meritorious, distinguished...
Jan 25, 2023
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Australian Brandenburg Orchestra to transport audiences to Spanish Steps
The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra will transport audiences to Rome’s Spanish Steps when it performs with special guest musician, Canadian American cellist Elinor Frey in her...
Jan 24, 2023
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Broadway hit musical Come From Away breaks ticket sale records at Newcastle’s Civic Theatre
With four weeks still to go, The Civic Theatre has set a new box office record from the Newcastle debut of hit Broadway musical Come From Away. Civic Theatre Manager Leonie...
Jan 23, 2023
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Earthworks underway on Northern Territory Art Gallery
Earthworks have commenced for the Northern Territory Art Gallery - a key component of the Civic and State Square precinct which aims to deliver art, architecture and landscape...
Jan 23, 2023
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Her Majesty’s Theatre celebrates 110 years with return of guided tours
Her Majesty’s Theatre, managed by Adelaide Festival Centre, is celebrating 110 years with the return of guided tours for audiences to take an exclusive look backstage. Adelaide...
Jan 22, 2023
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Midsumma Festival underway with over 200 events at 120 venues across Melbourne
Midsumma Festival’s 35th birthday celebrations are underway with three weeks of events planned to showcase the talent of thousands of LGBTIQ+ artists, performers and culture...
Jan 22, 2023
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Mondrian Singapore Duxton to provide gathering place for creative community
When Mondrian Singapore Duxton opens in March 2023, the hotel will be helmed by a team of change-makers from across the fields of hospitality, cuisine, design, fashion,...
Jan 22, 2023
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Arts and Recreation industry slower to recover according to ABS
According to monthly figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Arts and Recreation services recorded the largest percentage fall in business turnover in...
Jan 19, 2023
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Van Gogh immersive art experience to debut in Southeast Asia at Resorts World Sentosa
After hugely successful runs in Australia and across Europe and the USA, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience – an expansive and award-winning 360-degree digital art experience...
Jan 19, 2023
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Perth Concert Hall celebrates 50th Anniversary
Perth Concert Hall, one of Perth’s most iconic buildings and premier performance venues celebrates its 50th anniversary on 26th January 2023. Perth Concert Hall is home of the...
Jan 18, 2023
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Perth Festival announces Anna Reece as next Artistic Director
Western Australian arts leader Anna Reece has been named as Perth Festival’s next Artistic Director. Selected from an outstanding international field of candidates, Reece will...
Jan 18, 2023
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New campaign promotes Northern Territory as a destination for different and extraordinary events
The Northern Territory government in support of the territory’s tourism industry, has launched a new national campaign – ‘Events that bring the different’ - promoting the NT as...
Jan 18, 2023
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DreamBIG 2023 family program to showcase The BIGGEST BIG Family Weekend yet
DreamBIG 2023, the world’s longest running children’s festival, will return to Adelaide Festival Centre from 17th - 27th May 2023 with the family program focusing on the theme...
Jan 17, 2023
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Singapore’s refurbished Peranakan Museum to reopen in February
Singapore’s refurbished Peranakan Museum will reopen its doors to the public in mid-February 2023 following nearly four years of renovations. Peranakan Museum is a department of...
Jan 15, 2023
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Tessitura announces Logitix partnership to optimise ticket distribution
Tessitura, the non-profit technology company that serves arts and culture organisations around the world, has announced a partnered with ticketing platform, Logitix. Set to...
Jan 12, 2023
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Australia Council’s latest funding round supports creative projects and cultural activity
Australia Council’s investment of $9,504,275 will support 225 creative projects and cultural activity to take place across Australia and internationally. The latest round...
Jan 12, 2023
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Refurbishment of Illawarra Performing Arts Centre now underway
A $4 million renovation project at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre is underway, with the popular Wollongong venue to be closed until the middle of the year. Closed since...
Jan 12, 2023
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Largest ever NGV Kids on Tour program brings free art activities to 130 venues across Victoria
The Victorian Government is supporting the largest ever NGV Kids on Tour program, enabling the gallery to deliver free art and creative activities to more than 130 venues across...
Jan 11, 2023
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Technical Direction Company reveals biggest involvement yet in Sydney Festival
Technical Direction Company, award-winning provider of event and entertainment technology solutions and sponsor of Sydney Festival, has revealed its biggest involvement yet in...
Jan 11, 2023
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Robert Leonard returns to the role of Director at Brisbane’s Institute of Modern Art
Having previously been Director of Brisbane’s Institute of Modern Art from 2005 until 2013, Robert Leonard - one of the Asia Pacific region’s most respected and experienced...
Jan 9, 2023
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