News: Arts
Performing Arts Network of New Zealand explores need for a central arts sector hub
The Performing Arts Network of New Zealand (PANNZ) is investigating the possibility of creating a central arts sector hub - a digital platform where work, ideas and tools from...
Jul 28, 2020
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Northern Territory Parrtjima arts event confirmed while Bassinthegrass festival on hold
One of the Northern Territory’s most popular music festivals, Bassinthegrass scheduled for 31st October this year, is on hold until 15th May 2021 due to uncertainty around...
Jul 27, 2020
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Neighbouring Outback Queensland councils partner in major destination marketing campaign
Longreach Regional Council and Winton Shire Council are partnering in a major destination marketing campaign aimed at promoting the two regions to city audiences. The...
Jul 27, 2020
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Hidden Treasures music festival returns to Fremantle this September
The City of Fremantle’s much-loved Hidden Treasures music festival will return to Fremantle’s historic West End in September. Now in its 10th year, Hidden Treasures will feature...
Jul 26, 2020
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Bluesfest highlights losses incurred due to festival cancellation in 2020
The Bluesfest Festival, held annually over the Easter weekend in Byron Bay, has released its economic loss report highlighting the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on gross...
Jul 26, 2020
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Leading theatre producer, Michael Cassel Group announces new partnership with TEG
Michael Cassel Group, one of the world’s leading theatre producers, has today announced it has accepted a strategic investment from Amplify, a global live entertainment and...
Jul 26, 2020
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The 22nd Biennale of Sydney to present NIRIN at Carriageworks
Following Carriageworks reopening its doors, having been lifted from voluntary administration, and with the support of the Biennale’s Principal Patron, The Neilson Foundation,...
Jul 26, 2020
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Pilbara cultural heritage site saved by rock art discovery
Griffith University researchers were part of a team that have helped secure the protection of a culturally significant Aboriginal rock art site in Pilbara, Western Australia. In...
Jul 26, 2020
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New Western Australian Museum will open in November with nine day festival
The new Western Australian Museum will open in the Perth Cultural Centre on Saturday November 21st, 2020 with a nine-day festival expected to attract tens of thousands of...
Jul 23, 2020
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Social Traders awarded $50,000 worth of expert branding work
Boutique Melbourne-based brand agency, Taylor & Grace has announced that Social Traders are the winner of their 50for50 competition – receiving $50,000 worth of expert branding...
Jul 23, 2020
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New rise in infections sees Hong Kong’s museums close for the third time
With a third wave of Coronavirus cases impacting Hong Kong, the special administrative region has instituted its strictest measures yet for combatting the spread of disease,...
Jul 22, 2020
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Live Entertainment Industry Forum applauds Australian Government’s JobKeeper extension
The recently formed Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF) has welcomed the Federal Government’s six-month extension to its JobKeeper program, saying the wage subsidy will...
Jul 21, 2020
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Carriageworks receives funding for independent future but some creditors not happy
The future of Carriageworks, a multi-arts precinct in Sydney, has been secured with financial support from a group of benefactors and commitment to providing a 10 + 5 + 5 year...
Jul 21, 2020
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One in four audience members have returned to cultural attractions and events
New released data shows that Australian audiences are embracing opportunities to return to arts and cultural events, with 24% nationally saying they attended a museum, gallery,...
Jul 21, 2020
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Development commences on expanding Lachlan Valley Sculpture Trail
The Forbes Art Society (FAS) with support from Evolution Mining and the Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils have commenced a large scale art project in the Lachlan Valley NSW...
Jul 19, 2020
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Victor Harbor Council purchases Victa Cinema to reactivate town as arts destination
Victor Harbor Council has purchased the Victa Cinema as a part of its plans for an Arts and Cultural Centre in the South Australian town. The cinema purchase forms part of the...
Jul 19, 2020
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Sydney Fringe announces highlights for inaugural Global Fringe
Sydney Fringe has today announced the first international and local highlights for the inaugural Global Fringe program, streamed live this September 2020. The inaugural program...
Jul 14, 2020
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Funding boost for four New Zealand cultural events
Four celebrated Māori and Pasifika events will receive up to $100,000 each in funding from New Zealand’s new Creative and Cultural Events Incubator fund. The four events that...
Jul 13, 2020
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Philanthropists’ multimillion-dollar lifeline to save Sydney's Carriageworks arts hub
Multimillion dollar backing from a group of philanthropists is to ensure the future operations of Sydney arts and events venue the Carriageworks, with the NSW Government...
Jul 10, 2020
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Concept designs underway for new Court Theatre in Christchurch
Concept designs by Athfield Architects are underway for the new Court Theatre to be built in Christchurch’s Performing Arts Precinct. The new theatre - to be built on the corner...
Jul 9, 2020
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Vbase announces that Christchurch Town Hall will reopen from 4th August
Christchurch City Council owned venues and events company Vbase Limited has announced that the Christchurch Town Hall will reopen for daily public access from 4th August. While...
Jul 9, 2020
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2020 Darwin Festival unveils DF20 Homegrown program
Darwin’s winter arts festival is returning from 6th to 16th August 2020 with its “DF20 Homegrown” program featuring a line-up of Top End entertainers, spanning 48 eclectic...
Jul 9, 2020
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Funding allocated for ‘Pocket Park’ in Byron Bay’s Arts and Industry Estate
Byron Shire Council has been awarded a $56,096 grant from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund towards a ‘pocket park’ on the corner of Bayshore Drive and...
Jul 7, 2020
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Creative Victoria launches new grant program to help music venues during lockdown
With Metropolitan Melbourne set to return to Level 3 lockdown, Creative Victoria has launched a new grant program to aid live music venues. With Victoria struggling to contain a...
Jul 6, 2020
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