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Largest ever cultural exchange announced between Australia and United Kingdom
The UK/Australia Season - a major new cultural exchange between Australia and the United Kingdom - has been announced today, celebrating the diverse and innovative artist...
Jun 23, 2021
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NSW budget includes $1.3 billion commitment to arts and culture
The 2021/22 NSW budget has included a $1.3 billion commitment to the arts, including a $40 million blockbuster exhibitions, confirmed funding for a new cultural precinct and...
Jun 23, 2021
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Report shows COVID-defying economic success of 2021 Adelaide Festival
A 2021 Economic Assessment report by Barry Burgan on behalf of Economic Research Consultants, commissioned by the Adelaide Festival has revealed that the 2021 Adelaide Festival...
Jun 23, 2021
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Bendigo sensory light experience becomes a ticketed event
The City of Greater Bendigo is preparing to stage its sensory night time experience, ‘Awaken – Bendigo’ and aligned with COVID-19 health requirements the experience in Rosalind...
Jun 23, 2021
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Shoalhaven holds events and awards to mark NAIDOC Week 2021
Shoalhaven City Council will mark NAIDOC Week, 4th – 11th July, by hosting a number of community events including a Morning Tea; supporting the NAIDOC Family Fun Day and...
Jun 22, 2021
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TarraWarra Museum of Art to stage major indigenous art exhibition
As part of the Yalingwa Visual Arts Initiative, TarraWarra Museum of Art - situated 45 kilometres northeast of Melbourne - will stage a major exhibition focused on the Home...
Jun 21, 2021
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Australia’s largest Indigenous visual art event embraces hybrid delivery mode
Australia’s largest Indigenous visual art event hosted by the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation (DAAFF) is returning to the top end in August for its 15th year and is set to...
Jun 20, 2021
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Queensland Museum reports pre-sale records for Brickman LEGO exhibition
The Queensland Museum has seen pre-sale records - 7,400 tickets sold in only two weeks - for its Brickman LEGO® exhibition featuring 50 displays and more than 1.3 million LEGO®...
Jun 17, 2021
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Dark Mofo festival has government support but creative director questions event’s future
The City of Hobart and Tasmanian Government are once again lending its support to the Dark Mofo festival in 2021 however Dark Mofo's creative director Leigh Carmichael has...
Jun 17, 2021
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New trust to drive return of major musical theatre productions to Wellington
A new trust has been created to drive the return of major musical theatre productions to Wellington. Created by chairwoman Sandy Brewer and three other trustees - Sue Windsor,...
Jun 16, 2021
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City of Greater Shepparton adopts Community Vision Statement
The City of Greater Shepparton has advised that it’s first ever Community Vision Statement was adopted at a meeting of the Council on Tuesday. The Community Vision describes...
Jun 16, 2021
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Bell Shakespeare to revive popular 2020 production of Hamlet
Bell Shakespeare’s 2020 production of Hamlet which received rave reviews before closing only one-and-a-half weeks after opening due to the COVID-19 lockdown in Sydney, will be...
Jun 16, 2021
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Queensland budget looks to reduce deficit
The Queensland Government’s budget for 2021/22 has projected a smaller than expected deficit with a focus on health, education and improving business confidence. Anticipating a...
Jun 15, 2021
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$480 million to transform Sydney’s Powerhouse Ultimo into design and fashion precinct
In what it says will be the state’s biggest investment in the arts since the building of the Sydney Opera House, the NSW Government has announced a $500 million plan to...
Jun 15, 2021
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Over 1100 Australians recognised in 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours list
The Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List has recognised 1,190 Australians with ballet star David McAllister among five people to receive the highest honour, being appointed as a...
Jun 15, 2021
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QPAC’S John Kotzas recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has acknowledged the recognition of its Chief Executive, John Kotzas in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List as a Member of the...
Jun 13, 2021
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21st Adelaide Cabaret Festival opened with sold out event
The 21st Adelaide Cabaret Festival kicked off last night with the sold-out red-carpet event, The Variety Gala at Adelaide Festival Centre’s Festival Theatre. Olivier and Tony...
Jun 12, 2021
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Canterbury Multi-Use Arena noise management rules ready for Ministerial approval
Christchurch City Council has advised that planning rule changes to manage the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena (CMUA) noise during concerts and large events will be sent for...
Jun 10, 2021
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Tweed Regional Museum secures national award for exhibition celebrating inclusivity
Tweed Regional Museum has secured the Australian Museums and Galleries Association award for Temporary or Travelling Exhibition Level 2 for their exhibition - Small Town Queer -...
Jun 10, 2021
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Penrith celebrates Make Music Day 2021 with local pop-up events
Make Music Day is a free celebration of music-making around the world on 21st June and for the second consecutive year, Penrith City Council will join the celebrations with two...
Jun 8, 2021
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NSW Government's popular Dine & Discover initiative extended to 31st July
With more than 4.23 million people having downloaded the Dine and Discover vouchers since they were launched in March 2021, the NSW Government is extending the initiative by a...
Jun 8, 2021
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LPA calls on Victorian Government to lift venue density restrictions
Arts and entertainment industry peak body, Live Performance Australia, has today called on the Victorian Government to lift density restrictions on all live entertainment venues...
Jun 8, 2021
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Urban laneways activated with innovative collaboration for Sydney Solstice
City People and Studio Chris Fox have announced an interactive installation for Sydney Solstice - 'Wanna Dance' - inviting the people of Sydney to dance in one of the city’s...
Jun 7, 2021
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New survey highlights the value of museums during COVID-19
A survey released today by the Council of Australian Museum Directors found that 78 million visitors attended its 22 museums onsite or online over the past year reflecting the...
Jun 7, 2021
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