News: Arts
Sydney delivers a long weekend of spectacular entertainment and experiences
Sydney has seen the winter season begin in dazzling style, with the King’s Birthday long weekend delivering impressive night entertainment and experiences as part of Vivid...
Jun 8, 2025
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Chau Chak Wing Museum among venues participating in 25th Sydney Biennale
The University of Sydney’s Chau Chak Museum is among the 25th Sydney Biennale participating venues joining the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Campbelltown Arts Centre, Penrith...
Jun 7, 2025
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Funding boost for developing Aboriginal tourism ventures in Northern Territory
The Northern Territory Government’s Round 4 of the Aboriginal Tourism Development Support Grant Program is now open for Northern Territory Aboriginal majority-owned businesses...
Jun 6, 2025
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Renowned Sydney music venue closes in wake of post-Covid trading environment
Sydney jazz establishment, Foundry616, has announced that it will close its doors “with great sadness and regret” having stood as one of the last remaining dedicated jazz venues...
Jun 6, 2025
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EOIs open for Victoria’s Pride Regional Activation Program
The Victorian Government has opened expressions of interest for the Victoria’s Pride Regional Activation Program – supporting regional and rural events that showcase LGBTIQA+...
Jun 4, 2025
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Sydney Festival amplifies First Nations leadership with key creative producer appointment
Sydney Festival has appointed Aidan Rowlingson as its new Creative Producer – First Nations, effective July 2025 with the role helping to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
Jun 4, 2025
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Lead architectural team sought to design Aboriginal Cultural Centre overlooking Perth's Swan River
The Western Australian Government is seeking responses for a lead architectural team to design the Aboriginal Cultural Centre overlooking the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) and...
Jun 4, 2025
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National Art School farewells outgoing Chair Susan Rothwell
The National Art School located in Darlinghurst, an inner Sydney suburb, is farewelling Susan Rothwell, whose term as Chair of the NAS Board concludes on 31st May 2025. The...
Jun 3, 2025
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Spotify partnership with ARIA marks exciting new chapter for Australian music
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has welcomed Spotify as the new presenting partner of the ARIA Awards, delivering an unprecedented global platform for...
Jun 2, 2025
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Destination NSW launches new campaign to promote Sydney beyond its postcard attractions
While Sydney may be one of the most recognisable cities in the world, a new brand campaign launched today by Destination NSW, showcases what lies beyond the postcard...
Jun 1, 2025
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Sydney Fringe Festival reveals highlights of 2025 program
Sydney Fringe Festival has offered the first highlights of its 2025 program being held from 1st to 30th September - with this year's program to be the final one for Chief...
May 31, 2025
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Powerhouse Parramatta museum takes shape reaching its maximum height
Powerhouse Parramatta has reached its maximum height with the steel exoskeleton that wraps around the building now complete. The expanded Powerhouse Parramatta yesterday marked...
May 30, 2025
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Theatre Network Australia appoints Amrit Gill as new Chief Executive
After an extensive national search, the Board of Theatre Network Australia has appointed Amrit Gill as their new Chief Executive, effective 7th July 2025. Gill emerged as a...
May 29, 2025
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Bell Shakespeare appoints James Evans as new Executive Director
Bell Shakespeare has appointed James Evans as the new Executive Director, who will commence in the role from 7th July 2025. Evans has worked for Bell Shakespeare in many...
May 27, 2025
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Proposal announced for La Perouse First Nations cultural precinct
A proposal has been announced by Randwick City Council and the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council, informed by advice from the NSW Heritage Council and in line with...
May 27, 2025
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Music festival collaboration delivers industry-based training for next generation musicians
Returning to Western Australia for the first time in eight years, Triple J's One Night Stand - an all-ages, drug-and-alcohol free festival staged in Busselton at Barnard Park on...
May 26, 2025
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Northern Territory community encouraged to celebrate multiculturalism
The Northern Territory community is being encouraged to celebrate multiculturalism this Saturday with vibrant community events being held in Darwin and Alice Springs. In Darwin,...
May 26, 2025
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Casula Performing Arts Centre rebranded to affirm Liverpool’s status in arts and creative sectors
Casula Performing Arts Centre has been rebranded by Liverpool City Council as the Liverpool Powerhouse – Home of the Arts and Creative Industries. Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun...
May 26, 2025
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80 arts and cultural organisations across NSW to share $17 million annual investment
Create NSW’s Arts and Cultural Funding Program will see 82 arts and cultural organisations across the state share in close to $17 million per annum through 4-Year multi-year...
May 25, 2025
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Vivid Sydney's 15th edition gets underway with light installations and immersive experiences
Vivid Sydney 2025 is underway, marking the 15th edition of a festival that this year is comprising over 200 events across five zones around Sydney’s CBD, all designed to inspire...
May 23, 2025
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Darwin art gallery development up for community review
The Northern Territory Government has decided that the future use and operation of the Northern Territory Art Gallery project site will be subject to a public Expression of...
May 22, 2025
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Australian Performing Arts Collection acquires items from leading circus company Circa
Leading circus company Circa, has joined Australia’s other great circus companies represented in the Australian Performing Arts Collection, which is dedicated to preserving the...
May 21, 2025
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Northern Territory Government allocates $1.5 million for multipurpose multicultural facility in Katherine
The Northern Territory Government is allocating $1.5 million in the 2025/26 Budget to support a dedicated multicultural facility in Katherine. Advising that the investment...
May 21, 2025
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ADCO Constructions commences work on historic Perth Concert Hall
Works have commenced on the $150.3 million transformation of the historic Perth Concert Hall with the revitalisation project having been awarded to Australian company ADCO...
May 19, 2025
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