News: Arts
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre due to reopen with renovated cafe and new lighting and audio systems
The Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre upgrade is on schedule to reopen in May with a renovated Encore Café and Bar; new theatre lighting, audio systems and audiovisual upgrades;...
Apr 6, 2021
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COVID-19 case sees NSW Health Minister cancel Byron Bay Bluesfest
Byron Bay's Bluesfest has been cancelled for the second year running after a local COVID-19 infection was discovered overnight. Discovery of the case has seen NSW Minister for...
Mar 31, 2021
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MYOB survey reveals the benefits of live art events to the hospitality sector
A new survey of more than 3,000 Australian consumers from leading business platform, MYOB, reveals that almost half (49%) would eat a meal from a café or restaurant before or...
Mar 31, 2021
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Sydney’s new planning rules aim to revitalise $4 billion night-time economy
The City of Sydney’s planning proposal to boost Sydney’s night-time economy and create more opportunities for creative and cultural activities has been approved. Under the new...
Mar 30, 2021
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Vivaticket Australia celebrates successful 2020 and progresses with new developments in 2021
Despite the challenges of 2020, the year for Vivaticket Australia and its leading Ticketing and CRM solution was one of much success, triumph and tenacity. Vivaticket continued...
Mar 30, 2021
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Paragon Theatre among heritage listed venues to have received Queensland Government funding
Through the latest round of Queensland Community Sustainability Action (CSA) grants, funding grants of up to $40,000 are available from the Department of Environment and Science...
Mar 28, 2021
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Just 26% of Federal Government’s June 2020 arts rescue package has been spent
With the Federal Government yesterday announcing $135 million in funding for the cultural and creative sector, reports indicate that almost three-quarters of the first $250...
Mar 26, 2021
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The National 2021 opens at three of Sydney’s leading cultural venues
The National 2021: New Australian Art - a major survey of contemporary Australian art - opens today across three of Sydney’s leading cultural institutions, the Art Gallery of...
Mar 26, 2021
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Support Act welcomes new Federal Government funding for COVID services
The Board and staff of arts charity Support Act have welcome the additional $10 million in funding support announced by Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Federal Minister...
Mar 25, 2021
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Music stars and industry stakeholders pay tribute at Michael Gudinski's state memorial
Music stars including Kylie Minogue, Paul Kelly, Jimmy Barnes and Ed Sheeran along with industry stakeholders have paid tribute to the life of Michael Gudinski at his state...
Mar 25, 2021
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Federal Government announces $135 million in funding for live entertainment
Following on from arts and entertainment industry representatives lobbying the Federal Government in Canberra this week, new support for the cultural and creative sector has...
Mar 25, 2021
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Live performance and entertainment bodies welcome Federal Government’s funding extension
Live Performance Australia (LPA) and the Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF) have this morning welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of $135 million in funding for...
Mar 25, 2021
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Adelaide Festival Centre announces its Autumn 2021 season
As part of its Autumn 2021 season, Adelaide Festival Centre is adding to its Music @ The Maj concert series along with regional Adelaide Guitar Festival events. Following the...
Mar 24, 2021
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Swan Hill Theatre Group installs free solar system
The Swan Hill Theatre Group, situated in northwest Victoria, has installed a free 6.6kW solar power system funded through the Mallee Sun Solar Bulk-Buy community bonus program...
Mar 24, 2021
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Entertainment and Live Performance sector representatives takes argument for industry support to Canberra
Representatives of industry groups including Live Performance Australia, APRA AMCOS and the Live Entertainment Industry Forum along with artist managers Catherine Haridy and...
Mar 23, 2021
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Gold Coast plans to lead economic recovery of Australia’s festival industry
The Gold Coast plans to spearhead the Australian festival industry’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 shutdown with more than 20 festivals having been confirmed to take place...
Mar 22, 2021
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Tourism sector welcomes launch of Bendigo Art Gallery's Mary Quant Exhibition
Locals and regional tourism businesses have enthusiastically welcomed Bendigo Art Gallery’s launch of its highly anticipated Mary Quant: Fashion Revolutionary exhibition....
Mar 22, 2021
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Kakadu Tourism focuses on upgrades and revitalisation in 2021
Kakadu is to experience a major upgrade of its tourism infrastructure and resources, with access to major attractions enhanced, refurbishments to tourism facilities completed,...
Mar 22, 2021
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Australian Live Music Business Council calls on government to ease COVID restrictions on venues
National industry body, the Australian Live Music Business Council has today called on all State and Territory governments to work with the sector to ease damaging restrictions...
Mar 22, 2021
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Inaugural WA Music Week delivers diverse program across Perth venues
West Australian Music is presenting the inaugural WA Music Week and the flagship celebration, WAMFest, on 26th and 27th March presented by Act Belong Commit and sponsored by the...
Mar 21, 2021
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Adelaide Fringe successfully delivers the largest festival during global pandemic
On the Adelaide Fringe Festival’s closing weekend and after 31 days and nights of arts and culture, the Festival is reporting it has successfully presented the largest festival...
Mar 20, 2021
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Live Performance Australia calls for 100% capacity in all live entertainment venues
Live Performance Australia is calling on all states and territories to outline the timeframe to allow all live entertainment venues to operate at 100% capacity and to guarantee...
Mar 19, 2021
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Australian tourism adds 58,000 jobs since June 2020
Tourism filled jobs increased 5.1% in December quarter 2020, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Commenting on the findings,...
Mar 19, 2021
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Lead architect sought for Tamworth’s $128 million arts and cultural precinct
Tamworth Regional Council recently voted to engage a lead architect to develop the functional and technical design brief for the $128 million Tamworth Performing Arts Centre and...
Mar 17, 2021
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