News: Arts
Work commences on Royal Arts Complex at Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Park Foundation
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Park Foundation has begun construction on its Royal Arts Complex, which is spread across more than 50 hectares in the capital of Riyadh. Designed by...
May 27, 2022
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Y NSW takes next step on Reconciliation journey
To honour and celebrate National Reconciliation Week (27th May to 3rd June), the Y NSW has developed a Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) – to deepen their understanding...
May 26, 2022
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Arts, culture, and tourism combine for 2022 South Australian conference
The South Australia Tourism Conference returns in 2022, taking centre stage at the recently renovated Adelaide Festival Centre with the aim of highlighting the strong connection...
May 25, 2022
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Melbourne Art Trams initiative returns for 2022 with theme ‘Unapologetically Blak’
The Melbourne Art Tram initiative returns for 2022, with six trams once again featuring designs by First Peoples artists and curated by artist Jarra Karalinar Steel...
May 25, 2022
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Swinburne University study reveals psychological challenges facing music and performing arts
Suicide attempts among workers in Australia’s art and live performance industry rose over last two years according to findings from a Swinburne University study into the...
May 25, 2022
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Melbourne artists rising to the occasion
Innovative Australian art festival, The Other Art Fair, is backing some of Australia’s best artists to bring Melbourne’s arts and culture scene back to life. Saatchi Art's...
May 24, 2022
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LPA looks forward to productive partnership with incoming Federal Government
Live Performance Australia (LPA), the arts and entertainment industry peak body, has welcomed the incoming Labor Government along with congratulating the successful Greens and...
May 24, 2022
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NSW consumers urged to check eligibility for ticket refunds
Consumers in NSW seeking refunds for rescheduled or cancelled ticketed events are being urged to check their eligibility details in sellers' conditions. Advising that while...
May 23, 2022
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City of Sydney provides significant funding to assist delivery of Vivid program
The City of Sydney is providing significant funding and in-kind support to assist the delivery of Vivid Sydney’s program of large-scale light installations and projections,...
May 22, 2022
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BASSINTHEGRASS 2022 becomes Northern Territory’s largest music festival ever
With thousands of people attending Darwin’s Mindil Beach for this year’s BASSINTHEGRASS, the event has become the Northern Territory’s biggest music festival ever. The 2022...
May 22, 2022
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Sold-out music festival BASSINTHEGRASS returns to Darwin tomorrow
The Northern Territory’s all-ages music festival, BASSINTHEGRASS, returns to Darwin tomorrow attracting thousands of interstate and local event goers to Mindil Beach. After...
May 20, 2022
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Coles partners with Mushroom Group to help young Indigenous aspiring musicians
Coles’ new partnership with the Mushroom Group and its creative agency, Mushroom Creative House extends the Coles First Nations Pathway Program beyond sport and into music....
May 20, 2022
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Screen Queensland supports companies to host paid post-production traineeships
Screen Queensland has announced five companies that will be supported to host full-time, paid traineeships as part of Screen Queensland’s Post, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV)...
May 19, 2022
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Blacktown Arts Centre presents impressive program of events for Blacktown City Festival
The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre is offering an impressive program of events during this year’s Blacktown City Festival running until 29th May. Blacktown City Mayor Tony...
May 19, 2022
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Cairns’ strategy report reveals impact of COVID on the arts
An annual review of the Cairns Strategy for Culture and the Arts 2022 has revealed strong opportunities for ongoing growth as the region recovers from the impacts of COVID-19....
May 19, 2022
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Significant expansion sought for Geelong Gallery
Among the City of Greater Geelong’s priority projects is a significant expansion of Geelong Gallery into City Hall and the adjoining conference centre. As such City of Greater...
May 19, 2022
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MPavilion 2022 commission for Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Gardens announced
The Naomi Milgrom Foundation has awarded the MPavilion 2022 commission – to be housed in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Gardens - to internationally renowned architecture and design...
May 18, 2022
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Bondi Festival 2022 returns with playful and immersive experiences
The three week Bondi Festival is returning in 2022 and promises to offer visitors playful and immersive experiences in various locations across Bondi from 1st-17th July....
May 18, 2022
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Shoalhaven’s museum and historical society collections digitised
Shoalhaven City Council has been working over the past 12 months with five volunteer led museums and historical societies in the region to support the digitisation of their...
May 18, 2022
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Singapore sustainable light festival returns to Marina Bay
Aiming to spark fresh perspectives on the environment and world around us, Asia’s leading sustainable light festival - i Light Singapore - is returning to light up Marina Bay...
May 17, 2022
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Shepparton Art Museum appoints new Chief Executive
Shepparton Art Museum, has appointed Melinda Martin as its new Chief Executive, who will commence in the role on 11th July 2022. Following a rigorous recruitment process by the...
May 17, 2022
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City of Sydney approves $3 million for new precinct activation program
Street Festivals, hospitality activations and light installations are among the types of events the City of Sydney has approved to provide funding worth $3 million in cash and...
May 16, 2022
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Redevelopment plans progress to next stage for Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres
After three decades of performances, events and screenings, Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres is preparing for its significant redesign and expansion. The Council owned and...
May 16, 2022
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Walsh Bay Arts Precinct revitalisation secures National Trust Heritage Award
The Walsh Bay Arts Precinct - a cultural precinct on Sydney Harbour foreshore presenting a diverse program of theatre, music and art – has won the 2022 National Trust Heritage...
May 16, 2022
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