News: Arts
New Artistic Director appointed for Adelaide Festival
The organisers of the Adelaide Festiva have announced that English arts 'powerhouse' Ruth Mackenzie is to take over at the event’s new Artistic Director. Mackenzie, whose...
Mar 29, 2022
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Is it time for Australia to establish a Federal Ministry for Culture?
On the eve of the Federal Election, the next issue within the Currency House series of New Platform Papers, sees Arts consultant and Associate Professor at the University of...
Mar 29, 2022
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The West Australian Symphony Orchestra presents first event under eased COVID restrictions
The West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) will deliver one of the first events in line with the State Government’s easing of public health measures to Level 1 settings. The...
Mar 25, 2022
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Stage is set for Goulburn Performing Arts Centre opening
The curtain will raise for the first time this evening at the Goulburn Performing Arts Centre, with the facility to be officially opened this weekend. Goulburn Performing Arts...
Mar 24, 2022
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$7 million tender awarded for National Aboriginal Art Gallery design
A $7.175 million tender has been awarded to an Alice Springs architecture firm supported by an award-winning Australian company to design the National Aboriginal Art Gallery,...
Mar 24, 2022
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Inaugural Sydney WorldPride Festival receives funding support
NSW Art and Cultural institutions and local independent artists are to benefit from a $1 million funding boost to support the staging of next year’s inaugural Sydney WorldPride...
Mar 24, 2022
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Abu Dhabi’s new Natural History Museum will house the $32 million T. Rex fossil
In unveiling its plans for a new natural history museum, Abu Dhabi has revealed itself as the new owner of the world's most expensive fossil - ‘Stan’ the T. Rex – which will be...
Mar 23, 2022
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New festival to reignite Sydney Olympic Park as major entertainment precinct
Sydney Olympic Park is being reignited as a major events and entertainment precinct following the launch of a dynamic new festival - Park Sounds - which celebrates music, art,...
Mar 21, 2022
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Queensland Government’s Creative Together roadmap advances First Nations cultural engagement
A draft Cultural Engagement Framework released today for sector consultation and considered to be an important deliverable of the Queensland Government’s Creative Together...
Mar 21, 2022
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NSW Councils to celebrate return of Seniors Festival in 2022
This year’s NSW Seniors Festival with its theme of ‘Reconnect’, is anticipated to see more than 500,000 seniors take part in events across the state. The theme was chosen to...
Mar 21, 2022
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Back to Back Theatre wins 'Nobel Prize for Theatre'
The Norwegian Ministry of Culture has today announced Geelong-based Back to Back Theatre as the 2022 recipient of the world’s greatest theatre prize, the International Ibsen...
Mar 20, 2022
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Creativity of Adelaide Fringe embraced by 3.2 million visitors
As one of South Australia’s favourite festivals, the Adelaide Fringe has again attracted large numbers, with 3.2 million embracing the creativity of the festival over the past...
Mar 19, 2022
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Innovative arts and entertainment program launched in Chatswood
Willoughby City Council has curated and launched the inaugural Chatswood Culture Bites - an innovative and exhilarating arts and entertainment program featuring music, theatre,...
Mar 17, 2022
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Queensland Cultural Centre to reopen following recent flooding
The Queensland Cultural Centre will welcome back audiences and patrons from tomorrow following the recent flooding. While water from the recent floods inundated homes and...
Mar 16, 2022
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Melbourne businesses to capitalise on Twilight entertainment trend
Melbourne businesses have identified the twilight as a massive growth area for the night-time economy. To capitalise on this new trend, the City of Melbourne's Night-Time expert...
Mar 15, 2022
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Christchurch Performing Arts Precinct parking proposal rejected by Council
Strong feedback from the Christchurch community against the development of a public carpark building in Christchurch’s Performing Arts Precinct has resulted in councillors...
Mar 15, 2022
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Designs revealed for Melbourne's new NGV Contemporary
The winning design by Angelo Candalepas and Associates for Melbourne art gallery – NGV Contemporary – will include arched entries, 13,000 square metres of display space, an...
Mar 15, 2022
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Live music industry set to experience significant growth in the Asia-Pacific region
A new report on how the global live music industry will perform over the next three years has suggested that 32% of its growth will be in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region....
Mar 14, 2022
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World Leisure Day returns for second year
The World Leisure Organisation has announced its World Leisure Day initiative will be celebrated all around the globe on 16th April. Being coordinated by the World Leisure...
Mar 14, 2022
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New $6 million live music precinct to open in Adelaide
Live Nation, Secret Sounds, Five Four Entertainment, and the team behind Brisbane’s successful Fortitude Music Hall and The Triffid venues have announced the launch details of a...
Mar 14, 2022
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Film festival and women’s sports club among Victorian Government funding recipients for their celebration of LGBTIQ+ communities
In celebration of diversity, inclusion, and connection across Victoria, the State Government is funding a diverse range of events and activities with grants of up to $10,000....
Mar 13, 2022
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Blue Mountains Theatre supports local bands with live music opportunities
Blue Mountains Theatre is partnering with Retro Rehash this April to set up the live music event, Sounds of our Towns - Mountains Getdown, in which six local bands will perform...
Mar 12, 2022
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New Director General appointed at Western Australia’s Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
The Western Australian Government has announced the appointment of Lanie Chopping as the permanent Director General of its Department Local Government, Sport and Cultural...
Mar 11, 2022
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WITH Architecture Studio and OMA to redevelop Perth Concert Hall
WITH Architecture Studio and OMA have been appointed as lead architects for the redevelopment of Western Australia's Perth Concert Hall with the $52.4 million Perth City Deal...
Mar 11, 2022
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