News: Culture
Kate Gould departs Brisbane Powerhouse for Chief Executive role at Adelaide Festival Centre
Renowned and passionate arts leader, Kate Gould is moving on from her current role as Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Brisbane Powerhouse to take on her new role as...
Mar 28, 2025
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City of Newcastle welcomes recognition of Ocean Baths for historic significance
The City of Newcastle has welcomed the NSW Government's decision to list Newcastle Ocean Baths on the State Heritage Register as Council progresses with the final stage of the...
Mar 27, 2025
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Co-Chief Executive model not sustainable for Theatre Network Australia
The Board of Theatre Network Australia has advised of the mutual agreement in December 2024, between the Co-Chief Executives, Erica McCalman and Joshua Lowe and the TNA Board...
Mar 27, 2025
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Volunteers help Woodfordia convert containers into conservation
Woodfordia, a not-for-profit, community-driven organisation that hosts the Woodford Folk Festival, is converting waste into trees thanks to dedicated volunteers at the Festival...
Mar 27, 2025
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Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo secures approval for heritage revitalisation
The NSW Government has approved plans for a heritage revitalisation of Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo and with planning approval now in place, a contract to deliver the...
Mar 26, 2025
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Sydney Festival welcomes arts advocate Simon Chan to its Board of Directors
Sydney Festival has appointed Simon Chan to its Board of Directors. As a highly respected architect, gallerist, and champion of multicultural engagement, Chan brings extensive...
Mar 26, 2025
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Federal budget continues support for arts and creative industries
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers 2025/26 budget has continued the rebuilding of Australia’s media and arts sectors while also providing further cost of living relief for creative...
Mar 25, 2025
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First details released for Biennale of Sydney 25th edition in 2026
The Biennale of Sydney has today released the first details for its 25th edition being held from 14th March to 14th June 2026, including the appointment of the next Fondation...
Mar 25, 2025
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Inaugural ARIA Innovator explores most pressing shifts facing the Australian Music industry
The inaugural ARIA Innovator ended today at the State Library of NSW having brought together artists, managers, executives, founders, and thinkers to talk seriously about the...
Mar 25, 2025
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New Entertainment Precincts unveiled for western Sydney
Burwood and Fairfield councils, located in Sydney’s west, have committed to establish NSW's next Special Entertainment Precincts (SEP). The state's first ever Special...
Mar 23, 2025
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Marriott Bonvoy partners with Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park
Aimed at promoting the development of sports, culture and tourism in Hong Kong, Marriott Bonvoy - Marriott International's award-winning travel loyalty program - has this week...
Mar 21, 2025
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Maud Page appointed as 10th director of Art Gallery of NSW
Following a competitive international recruitment process, Maud Page has been appointed as the new director of the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Page becomes the 10th director...
Mar 21, 2025
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Australian recorded music industry posts sixth consecutive year of growth
Newly released data from the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) shows the Australian recorded music industry posted its sixth consecutive year of growth in 2024,...
Mar 20, 2025
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IMBA Theatre to be first Singapore venue dedicated to large-scale, immersive experiences
Set to open in December 2025, a new venue from Immersive Media Based Arts (IMBA) will be the latest attraction at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, merging technology, art, and...
Mar 20, 2025
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Genesian Theatre opens production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth at new Rozelle venue
The Genesian Theatre has opened its production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth at their stunning new Rozelle venue in Sydney's inner west. Murder and madness take centre stage as this...
Mar 19, 2025
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Discussion paper explores social impact reporting in Australian regional tourism
Australian Regional Tourism (ART) and Nourish Group note that as tourism grows, there is an increasing need to recognise that the tourism industry is more than just a revenue...
Mar 19, 2025
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Work commences on Australia's first Vietnamese Museum
Work is officially underway on Australia’s first ever Vietnamese Cultural Centre and Museum, with the first sod turned on the site in Sunshine – a focal point for Vietnamese...
Mar 18, 2025
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fabALICE festival returns to Alice Springs
fabALICE, a vibrant four-day festival of colour, creativity, celebration and inclusivity featuring talented drag queens and kings from the Territory and beyond, is returning to...
Mar 18, 2025
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New Council appointments for Australian National Maritime Museum
The Federal Government has appointed Dr Kevin Fewster AM and Dr Bülent (Hass) Dellal AO as members to the Council for the Australian National Maritime Museum for three-year...
Mar 18, 2025
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Taronga Zoo Sydney celebrates Asian Elephants with traditional Thai Ceremony
Taronga Zoo Sydney recently celebrated their Asian Elephants, Pak Boon and Tang Mo, with a traditional blessing and ritual ceremony ahead of their upcoming move to South...
Mar 18, 2025
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City of Sydney proposes Heritage Listing for historic Oxford Street venues
The City of Sydney is proposing for three historic venues along Oxford Street to be heritage listed following a study to identify important places for LGBTIQA+ communities. The...
Mar 18, 2025
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PATA and Travel Unity combine to promote diversity and inclusion in Asia Pacific tourism
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Travel Unity, a charitable non-profit organisation dedicated to fostering diversity in travel and tourism through individual and...
Mar 17, 2025
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Feedback sought on draft cultural strategy for Parramatta
The City of Parramatta has revealed its 10-year cultural strategy - Creative Parramatta. This forward-looking approach outlines the aspirations of the community, arts and...
Mar 17, 2025
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2025 Spartan Race spotlights Shenzhen as sport destination hub
On 15th March, the globally renowned obstacle racing event, the Spartan Race, commenced its 2025 season at Bijiashan Park in southern China's Shenzhen city. The mass...
Mar 16, 2025
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