News: Arts
Victoria’s budget provides funding boost for creative sector and Commonwealth Games
The creative sector along with planning for the 2026 Commonwealth have benefitted from funding in yesterday’s Victorian Government budget. With $245.8 million in budget funding...
May 4, 2022
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Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide secure more awards
Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide has secured another national award, adding to its list of accolades, winning the Master Builder Association’s (MBA) National...
May 3, 2022
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Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference to be held in Cairns in 2022
The Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators’ Council (WAITOC) in partnership with the Queensland Government is bringing the Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference...
May 3, 2022
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Muliple venues to participate in Melbourne’s inaugural Art After Dark event
Numerous venues will participate in Melbourne’s inaugural Art After Dark event, held over13th and 14th May, which offers an extensive program including First Nations live music,...
May 2, 2022
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Malthouse Theatre upgrades to boost appeal of Melbourne Arts Precinct
Melbourne’s Malthouse Theatre will receive an investment of $4.6 million from the Victorian Government to upgrade its facilities and enliven the Southbank arts precinct to...
May 2, 2022
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Art and culture experts to lead National Aboriginal Art Gallery Reference Group
Prominent art and culture experts - Franchesca Cubillo and Dr Gerard Vaughan - will lead the National Aboriginal Art Gallery Reference Group as it enters a new two-year term....
May 1, 2022
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Wairau Māori Art Gallery announces inaugural Director
Two months after its opening, Wairau Māori Art Gallery has appointed Larissa McMillan as its inaugural director. The Wairau Māori Art Gallery (WMAG) sits within the...
Apr 30, 2022
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Art Gallery of NSW’s Sydney Modern expansion to open in December
The Art Gallery of New South Wales has announced that its new $344 million ‘Sydney Modern’ expansion is to open on 3rd December. Set to nearly doubling the museum’s exhibition...
Apr 29, 2022
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Tasmania’s Dark Mofo organisers urgently look for venues
Organisers of Tasmania’s winter festival, Dark Mofo have issued an urgent call-out for access to any and all unused venues in greater Hobart that could possibly be used for...
Apr 29, 2022
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Arts and Cultural Exchange partnership launches new regional festival in Bourke
Arts and Cultural Exchange are partnering with Bourke Aboriginal Corporation Health Service to launch the inaugural MAYI Festival (28th May) in Bourke, NSW as part of a new...
Apr 28, 2022
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Construction completed on Eurobodalla Shire's Bay Pavilions arts and aquatic centre
The Bay Pavilions arts and aquatic centre has officially opened with community members having to wait another few weeks while centre managers, Aligned Leisure, complete the...
Apr 28, 2022
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra names Yarmila Alfonzetti as its Chief Executive
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) has appointed Yarmila Alfonzetti, one of Australia’s leading arts professionals, as its new Chief Executive. Currently Executive Director of...
Apr 27, 2022
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Screen Queensland appoints Dr Belinda Burns as new Chief Creative Officer
Dr Belinda Burns has been appointed by Screen Queensland as their Chief Creative Officer to drive the agency’s creative strategy and further grow Queensland’s reputation as a...
Apr 26, 2022
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Hamilton City Council decides to transform Founders Theatre site
Hamilton City Council has decided to proceed with its long-held plan to transform the Founders Theatre site into a multi-purpose park and community performance space. Council’s...
Apr 26, 2022
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Wellington's St James Theatre reopening planned for late June 2022
The St James Theatre in Wellington, New Zealand is planned to reopen by the end of June following three years of significant strengthening and refurbishment works. Previous...
Apr 23, 2022
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Orara Valley Tourist Trail launches new ‘inst-stops’
As part of ongoing bushfire recovery efforts, Coffs Harbour City Council is working with Orara Valley businesses to further develop The Orara Valley Tourist Trail with ‘Insta...
Apr 23, 2022
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Western Australian Budget includes funding to expand Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Program
The Western Australian 2022-23 State Budget will include $11 million of new funding for the enhancement and management of the Murujuga National Park which will also see an...
Apr 22, 2022
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NSW Government commits 50% funding for Albury Entertainment Centre upgrade
Albury City Council has received a $15 million funding commitment from the NSW Government towards its planned $30 million upgrade of the Albury Entertainment Centre. The funds,...
Apr 22, 2022
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$500,000 injected into eclectic mix of night events for Newcastle CBD
More than 40 free night-time events will be delivered across Newcastle's city centre between 29th April – 21st May, to encourage the community to experience the "cultural,...
Apr 21, 2022
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Updated sports line-up unveiled for 11th Gay Games in 2023
An all-new line-up of 23 sports has today been announced for the 11th Gay Games in Hong Kong in 2023 under the theme ‘Unity in Diversity’. Gay Games Hong Kong (GGHK) is a global...
Apr 18, 2022
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$100 million donated to NGV Contemporary
The Fox family have donated $100 million to Melbourne’s new NGV Contemporary art gallery, making it the largest cultural gift for a capital program to an Australian art museum...
Apr 18, 2022
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Bluesfest kickstarts besieged Australian live music industry and supports flood-ravaged local community
The 33rd annual Byron Bay Bluesfest, held over five days from 14th to 18th April 2022 saw an unparalleled line-up of Australian music’s biggest artists and brightest newcomers...
Apr 18, 2022
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Screen Queensland launches new Game Grants Program
Screen Queensland has today announced the launch of its new Game Grants Program aiming to boost the local games sector. Designed to support the growth of Queensland’s digital...
Apr 13, 2022
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Penrith Regional Gallery included as part of newly launched Heritage Walk
The Penrith Heritage Walk has been launched by Penrith City Council inviting the community to step into the City’s rich past and discover, at their own pace, the people, places...
Apr 13, 2022
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