News: Arts
City of Newcastle’s New Annual festival anticipates boosting live music scene
The City of Newcastle will see more than forty live music events reinvigorate the local COVID-19-disrupted live music industry during the inaugural New Annual festival period...
Feb 3, 2021
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Opera Australia leads performing arts industry in COVIDSafe performance practices
In an effort to provide a COVIDSafe work environment and significantly reduce the risk of Coronavirus transmission, Opera Australia has become the first performing arts company...
Feb 2, 2021
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Western Australia regional festivals receive funding boost
Eight Western Australian regional organisations will share in $289,381 to deliver events and activities - from literature to arts and crafts to music - at regional festivals....
Feb 1, 2021
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras release full festival program for 2021
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival returns in 2021 with a glittering program of events, performances, exhibitions and community activities commencing Friday 19th...
Feb 1, 2021
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Approval given for Tasmania's larger entertainment venues to increase capacity
Effective from today, Tasmania's larger entertainment venues will be able to apply for an increased venue capacity up to 75% above 250 people. With theatres and cinemas now...
Feb 1, 2021
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NIDA and TDC reflect on theatre in the age of video
Announcing an extension of their partnership, the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and video technology specialists Technical Direction Company (TDC) reflect on how...
Jan 31, 2021
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Carriageworks presents ‘NO SHOW’ connecting artists, art practices and the public
Carriageworks, one of Australia’s largest multi-arts precincts, today announced ‘NO SHOW’, a three-week presentation of projects by 11 artist-led initiatives from across NSW....
Jan 29, 2021
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Perth Festival welcomes Julia Holt as new Head of Programming
Perth Festival has announced that Julia Holt will be joining the team as Head of Programming, commencing on 8th February. Holt will collaborate closely with Festival Artistic...
Jan 26, 2021
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Australia Day honours recognise notable contributions to education, health and sport
844 people have been be recognised in this year's Australia Day Honours list, including those involved in the response to the 2019/20 Bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. Four...
Jan 25, 2021
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New Zealand's New Year Honours List recognises achievements in conservation and rugby
New Zealand's 2021 New Year Honours List has awarded significant career achievements across the country with Black Ferns and Canterbury halfback Kendra Cocksedge and tourism and...
Jan 25, 2021
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Free general admission contributes to WA Museum Boola Bardip’s welcoming 250,000 visitors
The Western Australian Government’s commitment to providing free general admission for at least the first 18 months of the new WA Museum Boola Bardip’s operation has contributed...
Jan 24, 2021
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Local arts groups to run The Barracks at Willow Court in Tasmania’s Derwent Valley
Following more than two years of negotiations, Derwent Valley Council have signed an agreement with Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC), that will allow SAC and Derwent Valley Arts...
Jan 20, 2021
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Visit Victoria partners with Mushroom Group to launch ‘2021 Sounds Better Together’ concert series
Visit Victoria is partnering with Mushroom Group to stage the concert series ‘2021 Sounds Better Together’ from Saturday 23rd January to Saturday 30th January which will see a...
Jan 18, 2021
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Dine and Discover voucher scheme fast-tracked to Sydney’s Northern Beaches
In the wake of Sydney’s Northern Beaches recent lockdown, the NSW Government is fast tracking the 'Dine and Discover' voucher scheme to the area. The pilot programme will be...
Jan 17, 2021
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Fremantle-based architects appointed to complete Cockburn’s Aboriginal and Cultural Centre
The City of Cockburn have announced that award-winning Fremantle-based Officer Woods Architects has been appointed to complete the final design of the City of Cockburn’s...
Jan 14, 2021
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Playing WA supports performing arts tours across Western Australia
The Western Australian Government has announced that seven organisations are to receive $625,177 to tour performing arts productions to regional venues under the Playing WA...
Jan 13, 2021
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Sydney Opera House launches discounted $21 tickets for summer performances
The Sydney Opera House has today announced that discounted tickets costing $21 will be available for its line-up of summer events, performances and experiences. Enabled by a NSW...
Jan 13, 2021
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Perth venues and precinct to turn pink with launch of Fringe World 2021
Perth venues, retail, businesses and streets will come alive with the colour pink as Fringe World transforms the city with its launch on Friday15th January and celebration of...
Jan 12, 2021
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5th Biennial Yellamundie Festival opens next week
As part of the 5th biennial Yellamundie Festival, opening next week - Moogahlin Performing Arts together with Sydney Festival and Carriageworks will present four ground-breaking...
Jan 12, 2021
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Opera companies’ options in a time of crisis
With the COVID-19 crisis having creating unsettling questions for performing arts around the world, a new publication explores what opera companies need to do so survive the...
Jan 9, 2021
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Auckland Unlimited to deliver festivals on city’s waterfront
On behalf of Auckland Council, Destination Auckland Unlimited will deliver two of the city’s biggest festivals - Auckland Lantern Festival and Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival -...
Jan 8, 2021
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Opera Australia unfair dismissal case heads to Court
A case relating to the sacking of musicians by Opera Australia, the country’s most heavily subsidised performing arts company, is heading to Federal Court. Impacting by the...
Jan 7, 2021
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Parramatta postpones its inaugural outdoor ‘Summer Nights’ event
In response to the current COVID-19 situation across Greater Sydney, City of Parramatta Council has chosen to postpone its new ‘Summer Nights’ event series. The inaugural...
Jan 7, 2021
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Vibrant public artworks sought for Cairns Esplanade Dining Precinct
Cairns Regional Council is calling for vibrant public artworks that are ‘Insta-worthy’ to add the final touches for the Cairns Esplanade Dining Precinct. Council is looking for...
Jan 7, 2021
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