News: Arts
Sports clubs and arthouse benefit from Geelong Community Solar Program
As part of the Geelong Community Solar Program, RACV Solar is donating 250 solar panels across eight community sites in the Geelong region that were nominated by local residents...
Jun 27, 2022
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Goulburn Performing Arts Centre to offer music, comedy and circus in July
This July, Goulburn Performing Arts Centre is offering audiences a selection of performances catering for all ages and interests. The Centre is hosting the Sydney Symphony...
Jun 26, 2022
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Screen Queensland appoints new Head of Marketing and Communications
Amanda Lawson has been appointed by Screen Queensland as new Head of Marketing and Communications to drive the screen agency’s strategy to promote Queensland as a globally...
Jun 26, 2022
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New Victorian Ministers announced after multiple resignations
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced the appointment of Steve Dimopoulos as the state’s Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events and Minister for Creative...
Jun 24, 2022
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Wellington's St James Theatre reopens with first performances in three years
Following its restoration, St James Theatre in Wellington, New Zealand has reopened and is celebrating with its first performances in three years. Bought by Wellington City...
Jun 23, 2022
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Victoria’s regional galleries given financial support for upgrades and touring exhibitions
Expanded access to art in regional Victoria is being supported by the State Government through the $4 million Regional Collections Access Program initiative – enabling upgrades...
Jun 23, 2022
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Baw Baw Shire Council delivers support for the local arts, culture and events industry
Baw Baw Shire Council’s annual budget will deliver support for the local arts, culture and events industry to draw more visitors to the region and create vibrant and connected...
Jun 23, 2022
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Grafton’s heritage venues to be showcased at Tourism Symposium
Clarence Valley Council successfully bid to host the 2022 Destination North Coast Tourism Symposium which will showcase two of Grafton’s most iconic heritage-listed venues in...
Jun 23, 2022
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Australian National Maritime Museum celebrates NAIDOC week
The Australian National Maritime Museum will celebrate NAIDOC week with a program of performance, music, storytelling and art from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations....
Jun 23, 2022
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Cairns Indigenous Art Fair and Cairns Airport announce new three-year partnership
The physical return of the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair in July 2022 has been marked by an elevated three-year sponsorship package with Cairns Airport – one of the Fair’s longest...
Jun 22, 2022
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Newcastle Art Gallery secures trifecta at the 2022 Museums and Galleries National Awards
The Newcastle Art Gallery, through its landmark exhibition of Torres Strait Islander art has secured a trifecta of titles at the 2022 Museums and Galleries National Awards...
Jun 22, 2022
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Ticketing data reveals 2022 Adelaide Festival as a significant tourism event
According to ticketing data and results just released from an Economic Evaluation of the 2022 Adelaide Festival, a staggering 11,728 visitors came from interstate for the event...
Jun 21, 2022
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Brisbane Powerhouse unveils four new major outdoor events
Brisbane Powerhouse will deliver arts, culture and entertainment through four new major outdoor events to be staged in the precinct surrounding its iconic building. The...
Jun 20, 2022
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UNIFIED Music Group announces return of its grant initiative to support Australian creatives
Aiming to help creatives - from photographers and designers to developers and journalists - to break into the Australian music industry, UNIFIED Music Group has today announced...
Jun 20, 2022
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SA Government supports live music industry recovery with venue improvement grants and event cancellation fund
To support South Australia’s live music industry in its recovery, the State Government will invest $10 million to deliver a suite of measures. The music industry has endured a...
Jun 20, 2022
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Australia’s Symphony Orchestras launch expanded conducting academy
Australia’s six symphony orchestras and Orchestra Victoria have launched an expanded Australian Conducting Academy, led by Johannes Fritzsch (Principal Conductor of the...
Jun 20, 2022
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Bankstown Arts Centre to celebrate Refugee Week with family festival
Bankstown Arts Centre in partnership with Settlement Services International (SSI and Create NSW will celebrate Refugee Week 2022 with ‘Homelands’, a free, family-friendly...
Jun 20, 2022
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Call for Screen Australia to proactively cultivate productions with a more Australian look and feel
‘Nobody talks about Australianness on our Screens’ by veteran industry journalist Sandy George was launched yesterday at the Sydney Film Festival by a discussion with celebrated...
Jun 20, 2022
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New Arts and Culture Trust Board to replace Perth Theatre Trust
The formation of a new Arts and Culture Trust Board for Western Australia marks the start of a new era - moving away from the Perth Theatre Trust (PTT), which was limited to...
Jun 16, 2022
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Walsh Bay Arts Precinct to celebrate Make Music Day with free event program
Sydney’s new cultural precinct, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, will celebrate Make Music Day on Tuesday 21st June with a series of free concerts and music performances. Make Music Day...
Jun 16, 2022
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Darwin Festival organisers unveil an impressive program for 2022
Spread across multiple venues, the 2022 Darwin Festival will deliver an impressive program of performing and visual artists with this year’s festival program having something...
Jun 16, 2022
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Accredited training program looks to address shortage of entertainment technicians
The national shortage in experienced technical crew members caused by people having left the industry for more secure work during the pandemic is to be addressed by the...
Jun 15, 2022
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$20 million invested to make Queensland a major music tourism destination
The Queensland Government will invest $20 million over three years in next week’s State Budget to deliver the a ‘road trip meets music festival’ initiative to make Queensland a...
Jun 15, 2022
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RACV Goldfields Resort and golf course to reopen alongside launch of ArtHouse
Situated among the mineral springs of Daylesford and the old city of Ballarat, RACV Goldfields Resort and golf course will reopen from 23rd June following storm damage that...
Jun 14, 2022
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