News: Arts
First recreation site developed within Western Australia’s Murujuga National Park
A new walking trail and signage in Western Australia’s Murujuga National Park has improved access for visitors to view the Park’s culturally significant rock art. The modern...
Aug 26, 2020
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New inquiry to focus on state of the arts in 2020 and beyond
A new Parliamentary inquiry will focus on Australia’s cultural and creative industries and institutions. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and...
Aug 26, 2020
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Australian Chamber Orchestra returns to live public performances at City Recital Hall
The Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) has today announced its return to the Sydney concert hall for the first time in six months to present ‘ACO Transfigured’, a limited...
Aug 26, 2020
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Australia Council highlights the significance of arts and creativity for Australians
New research from the Australia Council - Creating Our Future: Results of the National Arts Participation Survey - shows growing numbers of Australians consider arts and...
Aug 25, 2020
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Major public art installation unveiled in Sydney
A major new public pavilion and sculptural landmark - Interchange Pavilion - by Australian artist and architect Chris Fox has been unveiled today in the heart of South...
Aug 25, 2020
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Fearing that 'venues will close' EVANZ calls for greater consideration of mass gathering restrictions
Without ways being found to keep them open, says the Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has expressed its fears that damage of ongoing mass gathering...
Aug 24, 2020
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Opera Australia to restructure and sell warehouse base
Impacted by having cancelled more than 500 performance during the Coronavirus shutdown, Opera Australia has announced that it is to sell its warehouse base in the Sydney suburb...
Aug 24, 2020
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Funding available for 2021 Queensland Multicultural events
Organisers of Queensland multicultural festivals and events planned for 2021 can now apply to share in $1 million funding through the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland...
Aug 23, 2020
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QPAC leads Queensland arts venues in preparing for reopening
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is among a number of venues that will reopen to patrons in the coming weeks. Closed for almost six months, the Brisbane venue will...
Aug 20, 2020
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Liverpool City Council highlights significant shortfall in arts funding
Liverpool City Council has highlighted the significant shortfall of arts funding going to Western Sydney, noting the vital role a thriving arts and cultural sector plays in...
Aug 20, 2020
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The P.A. People delivers systems for Lake Macquarie Council’s Rathmines Theatre
The P.A. People has shared details of its audio, AV, communications and theatre systems installations for the refurbishment of the historic Rathmines Theatre on behalf of Lake...
Aug 19, 2020
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Global Fringe announces additional international programs
Sydney Fringe has announced that alongside the core program launching Wednesday 2nd September 2020, Global Fringe will present events streamed live from the Stockholm Fringe...
Aug 19, 2020
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Adelaide Festival Centre welcomes audiences to newly developed Her Majesty’s Theatre
Adelaide Festival Centre is welcoming more audiences back to Her Majesty’s Theatre with today’s announcement of a new concert series – Music @ The Maj. Adelaide Festival Centre...
Aug 11, 2020
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New format APAX 2020 starts today
Part arts market, part professional development, APAX 2020 has got underway today, featuring an exciting line up of presenters, producers, artists and thought leaders, all ready...
Aug 11, 2020
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Federal Government announces guidelines on live music restart funding
The Federal Government has unveiled details of its $75 million fund to help “reactivate” the arts and entertainment sector, simultaneously launching round one of its Live Music...
Aug 11, 2020
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Creative New Zealand releases guidance to help councils support local arts
Creative New Zealand has released a best practice guide for local councils, Supporting your arts community through COVID-19: He Waka Eke Noa , offering ways to support local...
Aug 10, 2020
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Live Performance Australia releases comprehensive COVIDSafe guidelines
To help the live performance industry prepare in reopening venues and resuming productions, Live Performance Australia (LPA) has released a comprehensive set of COVID Safe...
Aug 10, 2020
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Western Australian Government announces $76 million arts and culture recovery package
The Western Australian Government has unveiled a $76 million arts and culture funding package that includes $30 million to upgrade the Perth Concert Hall, a $15 million program...
Aug 6, 2020
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Australian Major Performing Arts Group to make way for new unified advocacy body
The Australian Major Performing Arts Group (AMPAG) has advised that it is to cease operation and become part of a new unified advocacy voice for the not-for-profit performing...
Aug 2, 2020
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Applications open for inaugural Great Southern Nights music event
Destination NSW has advised that music venues across the state can now apply for support to host a gig as part of NSW’s industry-leading new music event, Great Southern Nights,...
Aug 2, 2020
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Sydney Fringe announces live performances and full program for Global Fringe
Sydney Fringe has today announced the full program for the inaugural Global Fringe developed in partnership with Brighton Fringe, New Zealand Fringe, Stockholm Fringe, San Diego...
Jul 30, 2020
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Ord Valley Events announces 20th Ord Valley Muster to go ahead in May 2021
Following the need to cancel Western Australia’s Ord Valley Muster this year due to COVID-19, Ord Valley Events has announced the 20th Ord Valley Muster will be held from 21st...
Jul 29, 2020
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Former staff reveal 'toxic’ workplace culture at Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art
Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art has been accused of allowing a "toxic culture" to develop within its workforce, with former staff members speaking out about their perceived...
Jul 29, 2020
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Project to transform Logan’s historic Kingston Butter Factory now underway
The Kingston Butter Factory has begun its transformation into Logan’s performing arts and cultural precinct, set to host major performances, festivals, markets and regular...
Jul 28, 2020
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