News: Arts
Contactless Donation Tap System installed at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery
A new contactless Donation Point Tap terminal has recently been installed at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery presenting visitors with a safe means to contribute a donation and...
Oct 13, 2020
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Canterbury Museum’s concept designs revealed
Concept designs have been unveiled for the $195 million redevelopment of Canterbury Museum which include a new three-storey building and a second Rolleston Avenue entrance....
Oct 13, 2020
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Research shows impact of COVID-19 on arts and creative sector workers' mental health
Research from RMIT University highlights the impact of Victoria’s COVID-19 restrictions on arts workers, including creative and technical workers and the implications for their...
Oct 12, 2020
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Plan for Adelaide Festival 2021 to be held in outdoor event spaces
A new pop-up Festival Club is being planned for next year’s Adelaide Festival as a solution to the challenges of hosting an event under COVID-19 restrictions. Co-artistic...
Oct 12, 2020
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New multi-artform project funded to map Pilbara’s Aboriginal art movement
The Western Australian Government is funding a new multi-artform project that will map the Pilbara Aboriginal art movement for the first time, providing insight into the...
Oct 11, 2020
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Pioneering theatre company’s work recognised with arts access award
Recognising their commitment, hard work, and innovation in creating an inclusive space within the arts, Tim Bray Theatre Company is the recipient of the prestigious Arts Access...
Oct 7, 2020
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Victorian Government delivers $7.85 million to support arts and cultural organisations
The Victorian Government is delivering $7.85 million to support creative businesses across the state to find COVID-Safe ways to welcome back audiences and earn revenue. 78...
Oct 6, 2020
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Wonnarua Indigenous Cultural Hub and museum to be established in Hunter Valley
A pioneering Hunter Valley Wonnarua Indigenous Cultural Hub and Madoo Museum is to be established following funding and land agreement. Hunter Valley tourism and hotel...
Oct 6, 2020
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Victorian Opera celebrates 15 Years with announcement of new offerings
Victorian Opera is celebrating its 15th anniversary having been formed as Victoria’s new state opera company on 6th October 2005 and has announced a new Australian opera for...
Oct 5, 2020
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Perth jazz festival to go ahead in November
Perth International Jazz Festival has announced its 2020 event is going ahead from 6th to 8th November offering a weekend of world-class jazz. The Perth International Jazz...
Oct 3, 2020
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TEG invests in West End theatre giant ATG
Sydney-based live entertainment and ticketing firm TEG is reported to have acquired a minority stake in the UK-based Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), the owner of multiple...
Oct 1, 2020
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New dates announced for Christchurch’s inaugural spring music festival
Christchurch’s inaugural nine-day spring music festival, Go Live! has been rescheduled to commence on 19th November having originally been scheduled to take place in September,...
Sep 28, 2020
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South Australia’s arts sector to receive $10 million boost
South Australia’s arts and cultural sector will receive a $10.2 million boost to fast-track its recovery from the devastating impacts of COVID-19, bringing the government’s...
Sep 28, 2020
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Australia’s national cultural institutions receive funding boost
The Federal Government has announced that Australia’s national cultural institutions will be receiving an additional $22.9 million in the Federal Budget to assist in their...
Sep 28, 2020
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Mona Foma announces 2021 dates in Launceston and Hobart
Mona’s Festival of Music and Art, Mona Foma, will have events in Launceston and Hobart in January next year. Advising that the organisers felt they were “compelled” to reinvent...
Sep 28, 2020
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Kung Fu classic goes Noongar-style to open Perth Festival 2021
Perth Festival organisers have announced that they are taking the 1972 kung fu classic Bruce Lee film Fist of Fury and redubbing it in Noongar to make for a unique cinematic...
Sep 27, 2020
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Auckland’s Q Theatre appoints New Chief Executive
The Q Theatre Ltd Board has announced the appointment of their new Chief Executive, Greg Innes. Innes joins the team from his most recent roles as General Manager of The New...
Sep 26, 2020
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First Nations music survey provides insights into strengths and challenges
A new survey of First Nations musicians has delivered timely insights into the strengths, challenges and needs of the First Nations music sector - informing the music industry...
Sep 25, 2020
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NSW Government relaxes restrictions for cinemas, events, sport and theatre
The NSW Government has announced that live performances will return across the state next week with theatres, cinemas and concert halls allowed to increase audience numbers to...
Sep 25, 2020
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Funding boost for Newcastle Museum and Art Gallery
Newcastle Museum and Art Gallery has been allocated multiyear funding from the NSW Government allowing an expansion of its program of self-curated exhibitions. The museum will...
Sep 24, 2020
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Queensland’s major arts companies return to QPAC
Following COVID-19 recovery funding from the Queensland Government, Queensland’s flagship arts companies will once again return to the stages of the Queensland Performing Arts...
Sep 23, 2020
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The Arts Wellbeing Collective and Maker Productions announce inaugural series of SOUND MIND
Produced by The Arts Wellbeing Collective and Maker Productions, SOUND MIND - a series of six new 12-15 minute online music-centred episodes exploring mental health and the...
Sep 23, 2020
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Australian Brandenburg Orchestra returns to live performances at City Recital Hall
Marking the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra’s first live performances in over six months, the Orchestra will be presenting its special event live concert season Ayres & Graces...
Sep 22, 2020
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Australian Festival of Chamber Music unveils its program for Townsville
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) has announced a compact program of online concerts and masterclasses as part of the line-up in the month-long North Australian...
Sep 22, 2020
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