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The 23rd Biennale of Sydney opens to the public this weekend with over 330 artworks
The 23rd Biennale of Sydney opens to the public this weekend offering over 330 artworks by over 80 participants and 400 events presented across the city from 12th March to 13th...
Mar 10, 2022
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Australian National Maritime Museum to host leading arts and culture festival
The Australian National Maritime Museum is hosting the New Beginnings Festival - an arts and culture festival with a theme of ‘Where You Belong’ - held on 19th March and...
Mar 10, 2022
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Ungerboeck reveals new integration between VenueOps and Tessitura Platform
Leading events and entertainment technology providers Ungerboeck and Tessitura have announced the expansion of their partnership with the launch of an integration between...
Mar 10, 2022
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National Museum partnership to deliver world premiere multi-sensory Indigenous art experience
The National Museum of Australia has partnered with Grande Experiences, creators and producers of Van Gogh Alive to bring the world premiere multi-sensory Indigenous art...
Mar 9, 2022
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Feedback considered before decision made on Christchurch’s proposed Performing Arts Precinct carpark
Christchurch City Councillors are considering more than 250 submissions from the public before they decide whether to go ahead with an agreement that will see a new carpark...
Mar 9, 2022
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Victorian Government aims for an increase in permanent public artworks created by women artists
Through its $1 million landmark Victorian Women’s Public Art Program, the Victorian Government aims to ensure an increase in the number of permanent public artworks celebrating...
Mar 8, 2022
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Sydney Opera House sails to be illuminated with The Great Animal Orchestra ahead of Biennale
In the lead up to the 23rd Biennale of Sydney, the Biennale of Sydney, and Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain have announced that a site-specific version of The Great...
Mar 8, 2022
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National Gallery launches their first Gender Equity Action Plan 2021-26
Today, on International Women’s Day, Canberra's National Gallery of Australia has launched its first Gender Equity Action Plan 2021-26. The National Gallery is Australia’s...
Mar 8, 2022
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Perth Festival organisers reflect on impressive three-week performance program
Perth Festival organisers are reflecting on their impressive three-week performance program involving some 650 artists across 100 Festival events. Steeped in Indigenous culture...
Mar 6, 2022
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade unites LGBTQIA+ communities
The Sydney Cricket Ground last night hosted a crowd of 40,000 spectators for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade which united LGBTQIA+ communities from across...
Mar 5, 2022
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Northern Territory Government opens grants for Youth Holiday events
The Northern Territory Government has opened grant applications for community groups and organisations to deliver engaging, fun and youth-friendly events and activities to keep...
Mar 4, 2022
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West Australian Symphony Orchestra announces 2022 Emerging Conductor participants
Following an extensive application process, the West Australian Symphony Orchestra has announced the five participants in the organisation’s flagship Young and Emerging Artist...
Mar 3, 2022
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Australia’s largest annual heritage event to inspire curiosity
Australia’s largest annual heritage event to inspire curiosity Held across NSW from 1st April to 31st May, the Australian Heritage Festival 2022 has the theme of ‘Curiosity’ and...
Mar 3, 2022
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Bluesfest Director encourages festival attendance to support flood impacted communities
While Northern NSW has been decimated by flooding, Bluesfest Director Peter Noble has advised the event site where the music takes place got through unscathed and is encouraging...
Mar 3, 2022
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Northern Territory Government partners with NIDA to boost skills in creative industries
The Northern Territory Government has partnered with Australia’s leading performing arts educator, the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) to boost skills across the...
Mar 2, 2022
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Parramatta Nights event returns to re-energise the CBD precinct
Returning for a second year, The City of Parramatta’s award-winning Parramatta Nights event will transform the CBD into a live performance hub with an impressive range of free...
Mar 2, 2022
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Art galleries and cultural hubs devastated by flooding
Art galleries, museums and cultural hubs and organisations in Queensland and northern NSW have been significantly impacted by the recent and ongoing extreme weather event with...
Mar 2, 2022
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Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide secures major building award
Adelaide’s Her Majesty’s Theatre has secured the Commercial Construction ($60 million plus) Award at the Australian Institute of Building (AIB) Professional Excellence in...
Feb 28, 2022
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Adelaide Festival Centre Autumn 2022 season offers new children’s artspace, hit musicals and live concerts
Adelaide Festival Centre’s Autumn 2022 season includes the opening of the new Children’s Artspace gallery, hit musicals and live concerts, with free events at Festival Theatre’s...
Feb 28, 2022
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2022 Australian Festival of Chamber Music opens with powerful world premieres
Australian Festival of Chamber Music Artistic Director Jack Liebeck has unveiled his first program, and it leads with three powerful world premieres over the first three days,...
Feb 28, 2022
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Revitalised Pier 2/3 at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct to open to public in March
Following the completion of major construction works, Pier 2/3 at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, located on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour, will officially open to the public in...
Feb 27, 2022
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Rockhampton Museum of Art officially opens and spotlights launch commission
The new $36.5 million Rockhampton Museum of Art has officially opened with the new gallery precinct (six times the size of the previous building) featuring permanent and touring...
Feb 26, 2022
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W Hotels announces three year collaboration with Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
W Hotels, part of Marriott International, is continuing its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion by extending its support with Australia's longest running LGBTQIA+...
Feb 26, 2022
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Dubai celebrates the opening of its Museum of the Future
Dubai has opened its Museum of the Future located next to the Emirates Towers on Sheikh Zayed Road and spanning an impressive 30,000 square metres it comprises seven stories...
Feb 22, 2022
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