News: Arts
Draft Arts and Culture Strategy released for Southern Grampians
Southern Grampians Shire Council recognises that having a strong arts culture is vital to the health and wellbeing of their community and as such Council has released its draft...
Sep 15, 2022
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Falls Festival 2022 moves to Melbourne following community objection to original planned site
Colac Otway Shire Council has wished Falls Festival organisers Secret Sounds well for the upcoming event in Melbourne, following their permit for a site near Birregurra being...
Sep 15, 2022
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Restored historic Bondi Pavilion reopens to public with inclusive celebration
After a two-year hiatus, the restored and historic Bondi Pavilion will open to the public with an all-ages community and arts and culture celebration on Wednesday 21st...
Sep 14, 2022
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International speakers to address 2022 Ticketing Professionals Conference Australia
After an enforced hiatus, the Ticketing Professionals conference is returning to Sydney’s CommBank Stadium on 2nd and 3rd November 2022 with more than 30 sessions and featuring...
Sep 14, 2022
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Adelaide’s Mercury Cinema faces closure if it fails to secure $700,000 in annual funding
The operators of Adelaide’s Mercury Cinema advise it will be forced to close in December unless $700,000 in annual funding.can be secured. Mercury CX, a training organisation...
Sep 14, 2022
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Sydney’s Macquarie Street East Precinct to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
A public square will be included in Sydney’s Macquarie Street East Precinct revitalisation plans, to commemorate Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The historic precinct is...
Sep 14, 2022
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Theatre company offered temporary performance space in Wellington Hockey Stadium
Wellington City Council has advised that award-winning Silver Noodle Soup Film and Theatre Company has found a temporary home at the National Hockey Stadium thanks to the Aho...
Sep 14, 2022
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Hobart CBD to be revitalised as cultural destination with new ‘In The Hanging Garden’ precinct
Plans to enhance Hobart’s CBD as a cultural destination are progressing with town planning and demolition works for Stage 1 of the upcoming ‘In The Hanging Garden’ precinct...
Sep 12, 2022
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Schools Spectacular to showcase public education’s creativity and performing arts at Qudos Bank Arena
The Schools Spectacular – an event delivering outstanding youth dance and musical performances and incorporating state-of-the-art sound, lighting and staging is to be held at...
Sep 11, 2022
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Bell Shakespeare restages Shakespeare’s blockbuster works across Australia in 2023
Bell Shakespeare's 2023 season sees three new productions touring across Australia and to mark 2023 as the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, the company will stage...
Sep 11, 2022
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25th annual Australian Blues Music Festival to showcase 30 acts across multiple Goulburn venues
After setbacks from devastating bushfires and COVID, the 25th annual Australian Blues Music Festival returns in 2022 with renewed energy and enthusiasm, to be held from the 18th...
Sep 11, 2022
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Desert Song Festival to foster an interaction between climate science and the arts
The popular Desert Song Festival event returns to Alice Springs from 9th to 18th September following a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, featuring an array of music, art and...
Sep 9, 2022
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Music industry stakeholders unite to call for federal music development agency
18 industry bodies have united to call for the creation of a new national development agency to oversee strategic investment and policy development for the Australian music...
Sep 8, 2022
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Five Australian architectural teams shortlisted for Powerhouse Ultimo design competition
Five innovative Australian architectural teams have been shortlisted to participate in the Design Competition to renew Powerhouse Ultimo as the NSW Government invests up to $500...
Sep 8, 2022
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Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to report on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, Queen Regnant of Australia and New Zealand and...
Sep 8, 2022
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Artist impressions released for planned Bendigo Art Gallery expansion
City of Greater Bendigo has released artist impressions for the planned Bendigo Art Gallery expansion with the contemporary design featuring a white façade, in reference to the...
Sep 8, 2022
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PAC Australia Impact Awards recognise HOTA, Home of the Arts’ ArtKeeper program
The innovative ArtKeeper program developed by HOTA, Home of the Arts on the Gold Coast to improve secure and fair work conditions for artists across the sector, has been...
Sep 7, 2022
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Sydney Contemporary 2022 opens at multi-arts precinct Carriageworks
The opening to the public tomorrow of the Sydney Contemporary - Australasia’s premier art fair, in partnership with MA Financial Group - marks the first physical edition of the...
Sep 7, 2022
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Presentation of PAC Australia’s Impact Awards recognise excellence in performing arts leadership
The Art House Wyong venue has been named as the Performing Arts Centre of the Year Award at the 2022 PAC Australia Impact Awards. Presented on Monday evening at the Sydney Opera...
Sep 6, 2022
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TDC training supports theatre and live production students
The Sydney-based Technical Direction Company (TDC) has introduced a new training and support initiative that aims to back students and graduates across live production and...
Sep 5, 2022
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Inner West Council’s Enmore Road designated as first Special Entertainment Precinct Pilot
Sydney’s Inner West Council has launched a Special Entertainment Precinct Pilot for Enmore Road to revive live music and entertainment, activate local businesses and the night...
Sep 5, 2022
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NSW Government’s Createability Internship Program embraces disability
The NSW Government’s Createability Internship Program is delivering NSW artists and practitioners with disability, the opportunity to develop meaningful career pathways into the...
Sep 5, 2022
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BCEC creates sensory zones for Great Hall events
ASM Global managed Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is improving accessibility and inclusivity at its events by introducing sensory zones in the Great Hall. The zones...
Sep 4, 2022
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Members announced for newly formed Far North and North Queensland Screen Advisory Committee
Screen Queensland and Screenworks have announced the ten members of the newly formed Far North and North Queensland Screen Advisory Committee to support Screen Queensland’s...
Sep 4, 2022
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