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Save Our Stages NSW calls on public to help save the state’s live music industry
Save Our Stages NSW is calling on the public to join their movement in urging the NSW Government for immediate support to save the state’s live music industry. On 21st September...
Nov 5, 2020
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Architect appointed to design new performing arts centre and sports hall at Pinjarra school
The Western Australian Government has announced that Bunbury based architectural firm MCG Architects has been selected to design a $10.38 million performing arts centre and...
Nov 3, 2020
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Powerhouse Museum expands support of NSW Creatives with 2020 Residency Program
The Powerhouse Museum has advised that Expressions of Interest are now open for the second year of its successful Powerhouse NSW Creative Industries Residency Program. Launched...
Nov 2, 2020
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City of Sydney proposes rainbow path for Prince Alfred Park
City of Sydney is proposing to paint a 90-metre rainbow path in Prince Alfred Park Surry Hills to commemorate the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Australia. Under the...
Nov 2, 2020
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Perth to stage inaugural International Cabaret Festival in June next year
Opportunities for cabaret and music theatre artists trained by the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) to perform in Perth are set to be enhanced with the...
Nov 1, 2020
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney celebrates NAIDOC Week 2020 with live and virtual events
NAIDOC Week 2020 - held this year from 8th to 15th November - sees the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney celebrating the theme of ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ through a range of...
Oct 31, 2020
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Ord Valley Muster to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2021
In celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2021, some of Australia’s most talented artists including Jessica Mauboy and duo Busby Marou will be performing at the Ord Valley Muster....
Oct 30, 2020
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More than 80% of Federal arts rescue package remains unallocated
Four months after the Federal Government announced a rescue package for the Coronavirus-hit arts sector, less than 20% of the funding has been allocated - with all monies...
Oct 30, 2020
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Gold Coast welcomes the return of live music with new summer music festival
As Australia slowly begins to open back up, and celebrates the return of festivals, a new live music concept - Feedback Festival - has been created for the Gold Coast with the i...
Oct 28, 2020
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The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre invites feedback on its offerings
The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre (The Joan), in partnership with Penrith City Council, is inviting local residents and those from surrounding LGAs to have their say in...
Oct 27, 2020
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Consultation commences on Tasmanian Events Framework to support arts, events, sport and tourism sectors
The Tasmanian Government is developing the 'COVID-19 Safe Events and Activities Framework' to support its arts, events, sport and tourism sectors in the planning and holding of...
Oct 25, 2020
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Vivaticket announces product enhancements to drive post COVID growth
Mindful of impact COVID-19 restrictions have had on the global arts and attractions industry, Vivaticket has been using this time to its advantage, working on new enhancements...
Oct 25, 2020
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Adelaide Guitar Festival to become annual event reaching more regional communities
Adelaide Festival Centre has announced that the Adelaide Guitar Festival will become an annual event and reach more regional communities than ever before in 2021. Adelaide...
Oct 24, 2020
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True Tickets and Tessitura partnership aims to deliver secure contactless ticketing to performing arts venues worldwide
Blockchain ticketing service True Tickets and enterprise CRM system Tessitura have announced a partnership that aims to assist organisations in the arts with their COVID-19...
Oct 23, 2020
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City of Sydney seeks feedback on proposed future night-time and cultural life
Looking to re-energise Sydney’s $4 billion night-time economy and to create more opportunities for creative and cultural activities, the City of Sydney is seeking feedback on...
Oct 23, 2020
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Australian Chamber Orchestra returns to City Recital Hall and Wollongong Town Hall
To celebrate the 250-year anniversary of Beethoven, The Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) will return next month to City Recital Hall and Wollongong Town Hall with their final...
Oct 20, 2020
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Bluesfest 2021 adds to its line-up to appeal to broader audience
Bluesfest 2021 has added an eclectic, diverse list of names to its line-up of Australian artists confirmed to perform next Easter (1st to 5th April) at the Byron Events Farm...
Oct 20, 2020
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Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Talks focus on cultural engagement between Australia and Asia
Adelaide Festival Centre’s innovative new online series - OzAsia Festival Talks - begins tonight with a livestream from Her Majesty’s Theatre focusing on cultural engagement...
Oct 20, 2020
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Parramatta’s outdoor dining scene revitalised with live music trial
Live music will be allowed in outdoor dining areas across the City of Parramatta this summer under a new pilot program aimed at helping small businesses bounce back from the...
Oct 19, 2020
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Hong Kong Palace Museum anticipated to launch in June 2022
A Hong Kong version of Beijing’s Palace Museum to be located in the West Kowloon Cultural District at a cost of HK$3.5 billion (US$451 million) is anticipated to make its debut...
Oct 19, 2020
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Sunshine Coast community and sporting organisations receive financial boost
Sunshine Coast Council has recently endorsed 102 community groups as recipients of its latest Major Grants program with the wide range of organisations sharing in $823,200...
Oct 16, 2020
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Sydney Opera House to reopen a number of venues and spaces
Following the welcomed news that theatres can move to 50% capacity, the Sydney Opera House has advised that it is reopening a number of venues and spaces from 29th October,...
Oct 15, 2020
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Work commences on Vivid Light as dates announced for Vivid Sydney 2021
Vivid Sydney - the largest celebration of light, music and ideas in the Southern Hemisphere – will return from 6th to 28th August 2021. Vivid Sydney was established in 2009 and...
Oct 14, 2020
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Penrith interactive artworks celebrate collaboration, creativity and culture
Penrith City Council has advised that its annual place making grants program, Magnetic Places, has been reimagined in 2020 with a walking trail of interactive artworks set to...
Oct 14, 2020
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