News: Arts
Amphitheatre opens as part of $7.6 million Katherne Arts and Culture Centre transformation
The Northern Territory Government’s $7.6 million transformation of Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre in Katherine was celebrated last night at the grand opening...
Apr 8, 2025
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa hosts ‘Our Changing City’ interactive digital exhibition
The interactive digital installation ‘Our Changing City’ is now live at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in the Te Taiao exhibition space with the exhibition inviting...
Apr 7, 2025
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New security cameras installed to protect heritage value of South Australia’s Koonalda Cave
Located in South Australia’s Far West, Koonalda Cave contains heritage features and natural values that are highly vulnerable to environmental changes and damage caused by...
Apr 7, 2025
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Parrtjima Festival opening attracts thousands to Alice Springs
The opening weekend of Parrtjima – A Festival in Light attracted thousands of visitors to Alice Springs (Mparntwe) for a dazzling celebration of First Nations culture, art, and...
Apr 7, 2025
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Creative Australia launches Giving Day to the Arts
Creative Australia has announced the introduction of a new initiative - Giving Day to the Arts - designed to elevate the public value of the arts in the consciousness of...
Apr 6, 2025
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MusicSA welcomes State Cultural Policy and additional $1.5 million annual funding for local music
MusicSA has welcomed the release of South Australia’s landmark 'State Cultural Policy A Place to Create', and the reaffirmation of $80 million in long-term investment for the...
Apr 2, 2025
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Festival organisers invited to participate in survey on ongoing insurance challenges
Cancellations of music festivals due to climate-related events have increased over the last five years with some festivals also having to manage extreme weather impacts during...
Apr 2, 2025
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Community feedback invited on plans for Parramatta's reimagined Riverside Theatres
Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres redevelopment is moving forward with the community invited to have their say on this state-significant development being publicly exhibited on...
Apr 2, 2025
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Two major events announced for Youth Week celebrations in Shoalhaven
Two major events are on offer for young people across Shoalhaven with Firefly Bay and Basin partnering with Council to host a Bike Blast at Sanctuary Point while Headspace Nowra...
Apr 2, 2025
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Construction underway on Geelong Arts Centre church redevelopment
With access to affordable performance spaces being key to fostering a thriving creative scene, Geelong Arts Centre is strengthening its position as one of Australia’s largest...
Apr 1, 2025
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Western Australian Premier introduces new Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport in departmental overhaul
Following his recent election victory, Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has announced a series of "targeted reforms" to the public sector and government departments, with...
Mar 31, 2025
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South Australian Government launches inaugural 10 year Cultural Policy
The South Australian Government has launched the state’s first 10-year Cultural Policy, 'A Place to Create', designed to ensure all South Australians have access to arts,...
Mar 31, 2025
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Expressions of Interest now open for Advisory Group to implement Equity Arts and Disability Plan
Expressions of Interest are being sought from d/Deaf and disabled artists, arts workers and screen practitioners across Australia to join an Implementation Advisory Group to...
Mar 31, 2025
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Ticketek report shows two million Australians buying tickets to live events through summer
The past summer saw live events experience their highest ticket sales in nearly a decade, with two million Australians purchasing tickets. The analysis by Ticketek’s data...
Mar 30, 2025
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Auckland arts sector secures Council funding boost
Auckland Council funding will be distributed among 22 arts organisations to deliver events and activities across Tāmaki Makaurau, in the latest round of Regional Arts and...
Mar 30, 2025
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First Destination Management Plan released for Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga City Council has endorsed the Wagga Wagga Destination Management Plan 2025-2034, which will guide the development of the visitor economy in the Wagga Wagga Local...
Mar 30, 2025
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Kate Gould departs Brisbane Powerhouse for Chief Executive role at Adelaide Festival Centre
Renowned and passionate arts leader, Kate Gould is moving on from her current role as Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Brisbane Powerhouse to take on her new role as...
Mar 28, 2025
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Uni SA study shows regional live music venues experiencing burnout
Stress and burnout are a familiar feeling among regional live music venue operators that are struggling to ensure access to audiences and fairly pay artists, according to a...
Mar 27, 2025
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Co-Chief Executive model not sustainable for Theatre Network Australia
The Board of Theatre Network Australia has advised of the mutual agreement in December 2024, between the Co-Chief Executives, Erica McCalman and Joshua Lowe and the TNA Board...
Mar 27, 2025
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Volunteers help Woodfordia convert containers into conservation
Woodfordia, a not-for-profit, community-driven organisation that hosts the Woodford Folk Festival, is converting waste into trees thanks to dedicated volunteers at the Festival...
Mar 27, 2025
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Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo secures approval for heritage revitalisation
The NSW Government has approved plans for a heritage revitalisation of Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo and with planning approval now in place, a contract to deliver the...
Mar 26, 2025
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Momentus Technologies partners with CAST in startup callout at 2025 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress
Venue and event management software company, Momentus Technologies, has partnered with CAST (Centre of Arts, Sports & Technology) to offer an incredible opportunity for startups...
Mar 26, 2025
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Sydney Festival welcomes arts advocate Simon Chan to its Board of Directors
Sydney Festival has appointed Simon Chan to its Board of Directors. As a highly respected architect, gallerist, and champion of multicultural engagement, Chan brings extensive...
Mar 26, 2025
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Federal budget continues support for arts and creative industries
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers 2025/26 budget has continued the rebuilding of Australia’s media and arts sectors while also providing further cost of living relief for creative...
Mar 25, 2025
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