News: Arts
Victorian 2020/21 Budget allocates $1.46 billion for Arts Precinct transformation
The 2020/21 Victorian Budget’s $1.46 billion for the Arts Precinct transformation and cultural sector aims to assist in the state’s recovery from the COVID-19 shutdown and...
Nov 24, 2020
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Canberra Theatre Centre's new normal is about being flexible and adaptable
Due to the evolving nature of COVID-19 restrictions, Canberra Theatre Centre’s (CTC) new normal is about being flexible and adaptable. Canberra Theatre Centre Director Alex Budd...
Nov 23, 2020
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2020 Creative Partnerships Awards recognise philanthropic and business art leaders
In recognition of the arts leaders, philanthropists and partners advancing Australia’s arts sector, Creative Partnerships Australia has today announced the nine luminary...
Nov 22, 2020
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New $400 million WA Museum Boola Bardip officially opens
Western Australia’s new $400 million museum, now known as WA Museum Boola Bardip, officially opened today in the Perth Cultural Centre with thousands of Western Australians...
Nov 21, 2020
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Australian Government announces unlocking of arts rescue funds and venue capacity increases
Federal Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts Paul Fletcher has today advised of a roadmap for reopening live performance industry, with live venues and events...
Nov 20, 2020
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Pippin opening set to mark return of musical theatre to Australia
The opening of the hit Broadway musical Pippin at Sydney’s Lyric on Tuesday is set to be the first large scale musical theatre production to open in Australia since COVID-19 led...
Nov 19, 2020
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Gold Coast’s HOTA Gallery announces 2021 program
After nearly three years in construction and opening in April 2021, Queensland’s Gold Coast $60.5 million gallery Home of the Arts Project (HOTA) has announced its 2021 lineup....
Nov 19, 2020
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South Australian COVID-19 circuit breaker sees Adelaide Festival Centre cancel all performances
Following the direction of the South Australian Emergency Controller, all performances and functions at Adelaide Festival Centre venues are cancelled from 19th November until...
Nov 18, 2020
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QPAC announce 2021 program with spaces returning to full capacity
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has announced that its theatres will return to full capacity for shows in 2021. With the Queensland Government having last week...
Nov 18, 2020
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Sydney’s attraction sector welcomes Sydney CBD stimulus announcement
Merlin Entertainments has welcomed the NSW Government's announcement that every adult in NSW will receive four $25 vouchers to spend in Sydney’s CBD to help stimulate the...
Nov 16, 2020
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Sydney Business Chamber highlights progress towards re-energising Sydney’s live music scene
The Sydney Business Chamber has advised that the city’s progress toward developing a vibrant night time economy has taken a big step forward with the passing of the Liquor...
Nov 15, 2020
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Backing councils will help Australia’s arts and cultural sector to ‘flourish’
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has told a Federal Parliamentary inquiry that directly funding local government investment in the arts would help grow...
Nov 12, 2020
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All Australian Made program realised for Sydney Festival 2021
Following the impact of COVID restrictions on the arts and cultural sectors, Sydney Festival 2021 aims to kick start the Australian arts sector by bringing together over 1000...
Nov 12, 2020
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New Canberra festival showcases over 100 artists and aims to re-energise cultural landscape
Presented by Kambri at ANU, curated by aMBUSH Gallery and featuring over 100 artists, a new summer-long family-friendly festival - Here I Am: Art By Great Women - aims to...
Nov 11, 2020
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Carriageworks presents five world premieres for Sydney Festival 2021
Carriageworks, as a major hub for Sydney Festival in 2021, will be presenting five world premieres including a new video installation by award-winning Australian artist Tina...
Nov 11, 2020
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Helen Garner, Christos Tsiolkas and Charlotte Wood to headline inquiry into state of Australia’s arts sector
A parliamentary inquiry into the state of Australia’s arts sector will hold its first virtual public hearings this week with major Australian cultural contributors including...
Nov 11, 2020
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Art experience promoter slams Governments for not releasing committed arts funding
Emma Triggs, founder and Chief Executive of The M Agency and M-Live, the promoters of Van Gogh Alive, has noted that it took an enormous financial risk and leap of faith to...
Nov 10, 2020
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Van Gogh multi-sensory art experience attracts over 200,000 visitors
As Australia’s cultural sector reboots and in a cultural coup for COVID recovery, The M Agency and M-Live, the Promoters of Van Gogh Alive, have announced that the multi-sensory...
Nov 10, 2020
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Victorian Arts and Cultural centres to transform into COVIDSafe venues for festivals and events
The Victorian Government is reactivating its creative centres to deliver an impressive season of art, music and entertainment this summer and beyond to support the state’s...
Nov 9, 2020
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Shoalhaven celebrates NAIDOC Week 2020
Shoalhaven City Council yesterday commenced NAIDOC week 2020 with a special morning tea celebrating this year’s theme – Always Was, Always Will Be - during which a short video...
Nov 9, 2020
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Vivaticket announces major enhancements to kiosk facility
Vivaticket has revealed the latest enhancement to its leading ticketing and CRM solution - this time to the Kiosk facility – with enhancements to allow clients to provide their...
Nov 8, 2020
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Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative backs renewed stage activity
Perth will be hosting new local theatre next year thanks to funding for three upcoming productions through the Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative (WATDI). Western...
Nov 6, 2020
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Heide Museum of Modern Art celebrates 40th anniversary with festivals, exhibitions and new healing garden
Heide Museum of Modern Art, set on sixteen acres of parkland with Yarra River frontage, has announced highlights from its 2021 program, celebrating the museum's 40th anniversary...
Nov 5, 2020
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras moves to SCG in 2021 to ensure COVIDSafe celebrations
To ensure the safety of parade participants, spectators and community, the 43rd edition of the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade on Oxford Street will be a...
Nov 5, 2020
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