News: Arts
Micro music festival to activate array of spaces throughout Lake Macquarie
The Lake Mac Micro Festival which will include a mix of established and emerging artists, will deliver 14 performances across seven venues - bringing people together,...
Jun 25, 2025
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Richard Crookes Constructions awarded contract for Powerhouse Museum Ultimo Revitalisation
The NSW Government has awarded Richard Crookes Constructions the main works contract to deliver the $300 million heritage revitalisation of the Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo. NSW...
Jun 25, 2025
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Creative Australia awards $2 million to National Touring programs
Creative Australia is investing more than $2 million in supporting 31 projects to bring live performances to audiences across Australia, particularly in regional and remote...
Jun 25, 2025
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Penrith NAIDOC event to celebrate and recognise First Nations communities
Penrith NAIDOC Event is returning to Jamison Park on 11th July with Council this year having created the event program in consultation with First Nations people, paying respect...
Jun 25, 2025
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MusicNT to launch new Music Export Fund
Northern Territory musicians will have greater access to national and international stages following the Territory Government providing $100,000 to MusicNT to launch a new Music...
Jun 25, 2025
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Northern Territory looks to boost tourism with focus on military history and new experiences
Military heritage tourism has, for the first time, been allocated its own dedicated funding stream under Round 9 of the Northern Territory Government’s Visitor Experience...
Jun 24, 2025
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National Art School announces dynamic program of art and music during NAIDOC Week
The National Art School (NAS) has announced a dynamic program of public events for its major new exhibition, ‘The Neighbour at the Gate’, presented at NAS Galleries, opening...
Jun 19, 2025
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Winarch Group launches new Creative Division and looks to recruit two key leadership roles
Winarch Group has today launched Winarch Experience, a new division focussed on creating original live content, cultural platforms, and community-driven experiences across...
Jun 17, 2025
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Flying Fruit Fly Circus to lead art circus hub in Melbourne and looks to recruit for management and marketing
Flying Fruit Fly Circus, one of Australia’s most successful regional creative companies will lead a new, state-of-the-art circus hub in Melbourne – delivering a vibrant,...
Jun 15, 2025
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EOI opens for Head Contractor to lead Bendigo Art Gallery redevelopment
An Expression of Interest has been opened by the Victorian Government for a Head Contractor to take the $45 million Bendigo Art Gallery redevelopment to the next stage, ensuring...
Jun 15, 2025
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Vivid Sydney 2025 comes to spectacular close
After 23 nights of transforming Sydney into a canvas of light, sound, and imagination, Vivid Sydney 2025 has come to a spectacular close. From 23rd May to 14th June, this year's...
Jun 14, 2025
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Music Australia calls on audiences to seek out and support local artists
Music Australia has released research which reveals that while audiences love Australian music and want to hear more, the majority are not actively seeking it out. Music...
Jun 12, 2025
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Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre adds Rhythmic Therapy to its Dance for Neurobalance program
Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre (HALC) has added an African drumming workshop to its Dance for Neurobalance program aimed at supporting people living with neurological...
Jun 12, 2025
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Tweed Regional Museum welcomes funding boost from Create NSW
Tweed Shire Council has advised that significant multi-year funding from Create NSW will allow Tweed Regional Museum to deliver an ambitious program as well as a new 'Museum on...
Jun 12, 2025
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New signage at Beechworth Historic Precinct enhances tourism experience
A new suite of interpretive signage is being installed throughout the Beechworth Historic Precinct designed to enhance the visitor experience by providing immediate recognition...
Jun 12, 2025
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Music Australia reports Australia music industry generated revenues over $8 billion
Music Australia has today released the report - ‘The Bass Line: Charting the Economic Contribution of Australia's Music Industry’ - which finds the Australian music industry...
Jun 12, 2025
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Immersive Lightscape experience returns to Perth’s Kings Park with new trail and installations
Internationally acclaimed after-dark experience – Lightscape – is returning to Perth’s Kings Park for a third year with a brand-new trail design and more than 20 stunning...
Jun 11, 2025
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Australia's inaugural Fire Pit Cinema among offerings at The Rocks Christmas in July Festival
As part of the popular Christmas in July Festival in the Rocks, Sydney will welcome the first-ever Fire Pit Cinema in Australia, taking place for ten nights only from 11th to...
Jun 11, 2025
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre joins CAST to support and lead venue innovation in Asia
Following the recent news that Ovation/Ticketek had joined member organisation CAST (Centre for Arts, Sports and Technology) as its first buyer member, the Kuala Lumpur...
Jun 11, 2025
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Creative Parramatta Cultural Strategy endorsed by Council
Council has this week endorsed Creative Parramatta Cultural Strategy (2025-2034) aimed at fostering creativity, cultural expression and diverse experiences in the region....
Jun 11, 2025
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Reimagined bridges among Brisbane Festival 2025 program offerings
Brisbane Festival 2025, running from 5th-27th September promises to be the most expansive and city-shaping program to date, in a dynamic celebration of art, culture and...
Jun 10, 2025
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Public artwork celebrating First Nations women commissioned for Sydney’s Circular Quay
Lendlease has commissioned a significant permanent public artwork by Dharawal and Yuin artist Alison Page, developed in consultation with Sydney coastal Aboriginal women. The...
Jun 9, 2025
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Australia’s creative excellence receives global recognition via Tony Awards
The Tony Awards for the Sydney Theatre Company’s production of The Picture of Dorian Gray have delivered global recognition of Australia’s creative talent and capabilities. Live...
Jun 9, 2025
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National resource hub designed to support fair, safe and respectful Creative Workplaces
The Creative Workplaces website is now live and delivers a national resource hub designed to support fair, safe and respectful workplaces across Australia’s arts and culture...
Jun 9, 2025
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