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Powerhouse Museum announces major exhibition on history of the Eucalypt
Sydney's Powerhouse Museum has announced the details of Eucalyptusdom, a major exhibition opening on 25th June 2021 which will present over 400 objects from the Powerhouse...
May 3, 2021
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Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art withdraws Lord Ganesha Finger Puppet following objections
Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art has withdrawn the Lord Ganesha Finger Puppet from its store, following requests from Hindus who objected, calling it highly inappropriate. In...
May 2, 2021
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Webinar to offer insights into Gen Z’s understanding on the role of associations
Digital marketing agency MemberBoat, in partnership with Youth Insight, an Australian youth research agency, are conducting a webinar this Tuesday 4th May – “The Next Gen: How...
May 2, 2021
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Goulburn Council lends financial supports for sporting and musical events
Goulburn Mulwaree Council is supporting a number of events with both financial and in-kind assistance under its Event Development Funding Policy. There are two streams of...
Apr 30, 2021
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LPA cancels 2021 Helpmann Awards
With the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency and its impact on live performance venues and productions across the country, LIve Performance Australia today regretfully...
Apr 28, 2021
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2021 program released for Adelaide Guitar Festival’s inaugural annual event
For its first-ever annual event, Adelaide Guitar Festival is bringing together some of Australia’s best guitarists in a thrilling mix of local talent and visiting musicians with...
Apr 27, 2021
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Grants offered to support Wollongong’s live music and community events
Wollongong City Council is offering two different grants - Live Music Grant and Community Event Grant - to bring vibrance, excitement and colour to their city through live music...
Apr 26, 2021
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Under the Southern Stars festival 2021 cancelled over COVID-19 vaccine rollout delays
Organisers of the Australian music festival - Under the Southern Stars - have cancelled this year’s event for the second year running and have issued a statement about the...
Apr 26, 2021
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Gallery Weekend Beijing 2021 program marks the event’s largest presentation to date
The 2021 program of the fifth edition of Gallery Weekend Beijing (GWBJ) marks the event’s largest presentation to date. Growing from 14 participants during its inaugural edition...
Apr 22, 2021
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New HOTA Gallery to unveil 19 artist commissions in inaugural exhibition
The Gold Coast’s Contemporary cultural precinct Home of the Arts (HOTA) today announced details of 19 new artist commissions to be unveiled in its inaugural exhibition presented...
Apr 20, 2021
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McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery celebrates 50th anniversary with exhibitions, prizes and book
McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery celebrates 50th anniversary with exhibitions, prizes and book McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery, situated in Langwarrin 40 kilometres from...
Apr 19, 2021
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Tributes paid to long-serving theatre professional Richard Sutherland
Hamilton City Council has announced the death of Richard Sutherland - a theatre technician and trained electrician who worked for its various theatres and event venues divisions...
Apr 19, 2021
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Sydney Fringe activates historic venue with Fringe HQ Newtown program
Sydney Fringe has today announced the initial program for their new pop-up venue Fringe HQ Newtown featuring eight new works - including three world premieres, three Sydney...
Apr 18, 2021
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Self-guided immersive experience unveiled in Melbourne
As Melbourne continues its post-pandemic reactivation and with thousands of children having visited during the school holidays, the CBD is the central character in the...
Apr 16, 2021
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YMCA invites youth to connect face-to-face during NSW Youth Week
Today marks the beginning of NSW Youth Week and as part of the largest and oldest youth organisation in the world, the Y NSW is inviting young people to connect face-to-face in...
Apr 15, 2021
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Outback Music Trail launched in Queensland
The Queensland Music Trail has been launched with State Government funding of $250,000 and will see musicians travel through outback Queensland in June and July for the very...
Apr 15, 2021
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Historic balconies at Perth’s His Majesty’s Theatre to be restored
Historic balconies at Perth’s His Majesty’s Theatre are to be restored complementing other improvements from the past few years, including upgrading the orchestra pit, box...
Apr 14, 2021
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Canberra International Music Festival performs at Kambri
As part of the 2021 Canberra International Music Festival, musicians from across Australia will be performing at Kambri this April and May. Kambri at ANU is located in...
Apr 14, 2021
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Mardi Gras partnerships deliver $248,000 to LGBTQI+ community groups in 2021
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has continued its program of community grants and support funded by partnerships with ANZ, Google and Facebook Australia, and from the...
Apr 13, 2021
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Adelaide Cabaret Festival unveils 2021 program
South Australia’s popular winter event, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, returns in June and is shining the spotlight on Australia’s best, brightest, and boldest performers, with the...
Apr 12, 2021
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AGB Events deliver Parrtjima Festival including travelling light installation
Working as the Creative Directors and Producers of the 2021 Parrtjima Festival, AGB Events, produced and delivered a travelling installation on The Ghan for NT Tourism. The Ghan...
Apr 12, 2021
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Destination NSW appoints new Festival Director for Vivid Sydney 2021
Destination NSW has appointed creative leader, Gill Minervini, as the new Festival Director for this year's Vivid Sydney. Minervini brings over two decades of experience as a...
Apr 12, 2021
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Australian Theatre Community enthusiastically welcomes release of STAGECENTA App
Australian theatre show guide and theatre ticketing platform, STAGECENTA have officially released their industry first, nationwide free mobile Theatre App to help close the gap...
Apr 7, 2021
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The Ghan transformed into spectacular moving artwork to integrate Parrtjima festival
Designed to creatively integrate the Parrtjima festival into one of the unique Northern Territory holiday experiences, Tourism Northern Territory in collaboration with NT Major...
Apr 6, 2021
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