News: Arts
New COVIDSafe system launched specifically for live entertainment industry
loadin.com have launched their own COVID-SAFE SYSTEM for a robust, digital contact tracing platform specifically designed by the live entertainment industry, for the live...
Mar 16, 2021
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Tasmanian Government called upon to re-assess COVID-19 restrictions for theatre sector
The Tasmanian Government is being called upon to re-assess its COVID-19 restrictions for the struggling theatre industry. Tasmanian Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative...
Mar 14, 2021
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Broken Hill secures NSW's largest outback music event
The inaugural Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash to be held from 19th to 21st August 2021, will be the largest music and camping festival to be hosted in outback NSW in which some of...
Mar 12, 2021
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Shoalhaven encourages community to celebrate Harmony Week
Shoalhaven City Council is encouraging the community to come together and celebrate its cultural diversity during Harmony Week which runs from 15th to 21st March 2021. Council...
Mar 12, 2021
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Penrith Council collaborates with Museum of Contemporary Art for C3West Project
Penrith Council is partnering with the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia to deliver another C3West project, enabling artists to address key issues of community concern and...
Mar 11, 2021
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Bluesfest team share their excitement for the return of live music
With record breaking ticket sales, the Bluesfest are excited to be delivering the Bluesfest festival from 1st – 5th April 2021 which will see more than 65 Australian artists...
Mar 11, 2021
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Global Cities After Dark Sydney announces full program for 2021
Global Cities After Dark Sydney has today announced the full program for this year's conference held in March and presented by VibeLab Asia Pacific. The week-long event will...
Mar 10, 2021
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Theatre North improves entry experiences new Tickets.com access control solution
Theatre North, the independent, not-for-profit performing arts company located at Launceston’s historic Princess Theatre, has used Tickets.com’s mobile all-in-one access control...
Mar 9, 2021
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Australian Museum appoints Laura McBride as Director First Nations
The Australian Museum has announced today - on International Women’s Day 2021 - the appointment of Laura McBride as Director, First Nations, a new role for the Museum on its...
Mar 7, 2021
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Sydney Cricket Ground hosts safe and spectacular Mardi Gras event
The Sydney Cricket Ground last night hosted a safe and successful Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in a dazzling display of self-expression. The Parade, having temporarily...
Mar 7, 2021
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Queensland Ballet celebrates 60th Anniversary with classic and contemporary dance
Celebrating its 60th Anniversary Gala season, the Queensland Ballet returned to the stage last night - premiering at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) Playhouse with...
Mar 6, 2021
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Fringe HQ to activate historic Newtown School of Arts building for 2021
The Sydney Fringe has announced a new partnership with 5 Eliza Ltd to enable the launch of their pop-up venue Fringe HQ Newtown. Taking over the historic ballroom at Newtown's 5...
Mar 5, 2021
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Vbase explains reasons for Venues Ōtautahi brand change
Vbase, the Christchurch City Council owned venue management company, has explained the reasons for changing its brand to Ōtautahi . In a statement today, Vbase advised the...
Mar 4, 2021
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The P.A. People provides upgraded stage management system for Sydney’s City Recital Hall
Audio-visual experts The P.A. People have provided an update of their work in upgrading the stage management system at Sydney’s City Recital Hall. For 20 years, the venue has...
Mar 4, 2021
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Vimeo and Tessitura partner to provide video promotion for arts and culture organisations
Leading video solution Vimeo has today announced a strategic partnership with Tessitura, the premier enterprise CRM system for cultural, educational, and performing arts...
Mar 4, 2021
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Rock-N-Roller Multi-Cart announces distribution in Australian and New Zealand markets
Leading innovator and manufacturer of uniquely transformable utility carts - Rock-N-Roller® Multi-Cart® - has announced a new partnership in the Australian and New Zealand...
Mar 3, 2021
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Liz Ann Macgregor to step down as Director of Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art
Elizabeth Ann Macgregor, Director of Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art for more than two decades, is to step down from the role. Macgregor, who is acknowledged for...
Mar 3, 2021
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Sydney Opera House partners with Virgin Active Health Clubs to deliver four-week fitness series
The Sydney Opera House has announced a partnership with gym group Virgin Active Health Clubs to deliver a four-week fitness series on the forecourt of the harbourside landmark....
Mar 2, 2021
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VicHealth funds grassroots organisations to improve health and wellbeing
Health promotion foundation, VicHealth has today announced $3 million in new funding to support hundreds of grassroots organisations across the state to help communities...
Mar 2, 2021
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra takes their music to the country
As part of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Connect program, the Orchestra is taking their music to the country, with the string quartet to visit schools in Maranoa...
Mar 2, 2021
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Australian entertainment industry saddened by death of Michael Gudinski
The Australian entertainment industry has started the day saddened by news of the death of promoter Michael Gudinski, Chairman of the Mushroom Group of companies and often...
Mar 2, 2021
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child reopens at Melbourne's Princess Theatre
After a 49-week hiatus, the theatre production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has reopened in Melbourne. Halted due to the Coronavirus and Melbourne's lengthy shutdowns,...
Mar 1, 2021
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Parrtjima - a Festival in Light announces full program for 2021
The full 2021 program for Parrtjima - A Festival in Light – held as a free event in Alice Springs next month - has been announced and features an impressive host of high-calibre...
Feb 28, 2021
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Wagga Wagga’s Civic Theatre offers a full program for its 2021 Season
Wagga Wagga’s Civic Theatre recently launched its 2021 subscription season offering audiences a full program with some of Australia’s leading companies, such as Bell Shakespeare...
Feb 28, 2021
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