News: Arts
Israeli Embassy sponsorship prompts withdrawals from Sydney Festival
At least three arts organisations have pulled out of the upcoming Sydney Festival in protest at a sponsorship deal with the Israeli Embassy. The protests, backed by a coalition...
Dec 26, 2021
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Budget expansion for Perth’s major events and festivals in 2022 and 2023
A revised budget of $3 million for Perth’s major events and festivals has been approved by City of Perth Council for 2022/23. The increase of more than $1.8 million aims to see...
Dec 22, 2021
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Omicron variant sees Coronavirus again impacting live performance
The spread of the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus is again impacting live performance, with events and festivals that were expected to mark a resurgence of the sector again...
Dec 22, 2021
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Screen Queensland farewells Jo Dillon as Chief Creative Officer
Screen Queensland farewells Jo Dillon as their Chief Creative Officer with Dillon having been in the role for seven and a half years and now commencing a new position leading a...
Dec 20, 2021
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Feedback sought on review of Queensland’s cultural heritage laws
Queenslanders are being invited to offer their feedback on a review of the state’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage laws – especially on ways First...
Dec 20, 2021
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More than 40 Queensland arts projects to share in over $1.6 million funding
The Queensland Government is delivering over $1.6 million in arts funding, aiming to help realise a diverse, rich and colourful range of projects covering contemporary art,...
Dec 19, 2021
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Hopgood Theatre transfers ownership to Onkaparinga Council and secures $5.3 million to upgrade
The South Australian Government will provide $5.3 million to upgrade Noarlunga’s Hopgood Theatre to modern standards, in a deal that will see its ownership and management...
Dec 16, 2021
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Sydney Fringe collaboration secures Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett in the Spiegeltent
Sydney Fringe have collaborated with Australian independent concert and touring company Zaccaria, Dead Man Label and the New South Wales Government through Placemaking NSW to...
Dec 15, 2021
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Screen Queensland announces inaugural members of its Equity and Diversity Taskforce
The inaugural members of Screen Queensland’s Equity and Diversity Taskforce have been announced with the taskforce set up to develop a comprehensive, three-year diversity plan...
Dec 15, 2021
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Australian arts and culture support falls by 11% during pandemic
Private sector cash sponsorship for the arts and cultural sector in Australia has risen by $26 million from $351 million to $377 million since the onset of the pandemic...
Dec 15, 2021
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Hong Kong to welcome 2022 with inaugural Art Spectacular at Victoria Harbour
This New Year’s Eve, Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour will be the site of a three-part countdown spectacular presented by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) that brings Hong Kong’s...
Dec 14, 2021
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Marriner Group selects Ticketek to provide ticketing and data analytics solutions for their theatres
Ticketek has announced it has been selected to provide ticketing, technology, marketing, data and insights solutions to Marriner Group under a long-term partnership signed...
Dec 13, 2021
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Newcastle Art Gallery to illuminates city spaces through interactive smart city technology
Selected artworks from Newcastle Art Gallery's collection will provide interactive night-time attractions to liven up underutilised public spaces across the city. The works will...
Dec 13, 2021
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Australia Council announces latest investment of $8.49 million in diverse creative projects
Following revelations last week that it would no longer back Circus Oz, the Australia Council has today announced that it is investing almost $8.5 million in 173 projects...
Dec 13, 2021
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Outgoing Sydney Symphony Orchestra Chief Executive alleges NSW Government ‘hit job’
Outgoing Sydney Symphony Orchestra Chief Executive Emma Dunch has claimed she was subject to a “politically architected ‘hit job’ of the highest order” by the NSW Government as...
Dec 10, 2021
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Circus Oz to cease performances and operations
Circus Oz, the contemporary circus company founded in 1977, is to cease trading as a result of its the Board’s failure to secure the agreement of Company Members to a radical...
Dec 9, 2021
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Tenth edition of Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art opens at QAGOMA
The internationally acclaimed art exhibition - Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art - has opened at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) and is...
Dec 3, 2021
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New art precinct and gym proposed for Fremantle’s East End
A proposal for a major new residential and arts precinct in Fremantle’s East End - to include a gym, arts studio and performing arts centre, 272 apartments and two restaurants -...
Dec 2, 2021
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Adelaide venues mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for public access
South Australian venues the Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Hindmarsh Stadium are to require...
Dec 2, 2021
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Aligned Leisure names Eurobodalla Arts and Leisure Manager
Facility operator Aligned Leisure has named community leader Chris Tague as Eurobodalla Arts and Leisure Manager - a newly created position that will oversee its operations in...
Dec 1, 2021
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Rebecca Coates leaves her role as Director of Shepparton Art Museum
Rebecca Coates has today announced she will be stepping down from the role of Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Shepparton Art Museum after six transformational years at...
Dec 1, 2021
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30,000 free tickets for Sydney’s New Year live entertainment festival and drone show
30,000 free tickets are being made available for the ELEVATE Sydney festival which will offer an impressive week of live entertainment taking place from New Year’s Day...
Nov 30, 2021
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Houri Tapiki appointed as General Manager of reopened Theatre Royal Sydney
Coinciding with yesterday’s reopening of the Theatre Royal Sydney, operators the Trafalgar Entertainment Group announced the promotion of Houri Tapiki as the venue’s General...
Nov 30, 2021
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Reopening of Theatre Royal Sydney marks a ‘new era’ for Australian entertainment
Theatre Royal Sydney is ready to welcome patrons as of Thursday this week following an official opening today after a multi-million dollar refurbishment. Moving on from several...
Nov 29, 2021
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