News: Culture
National Theatre of Parramatta to deliver Heartland Festival
National Theatre of Parramatta (NTofP) will be presenting Heartland Festival, a two-week festival from 25th June to 5th July 2025 featuring world premieres, theatre, spoken...
Mar 15, 2025
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ARIA and PPCA advise Lynne Small will be stepping down from Chief Operating Officer role
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) have thanked Lynne Small for nearly three decades of exceptional...
Mar 14, 2025
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Cairns Regional Council supports return of contemporary First Nations music event
Cairns Regional Council has endorsed $50,000 to help secure the return of a First Nations contemporary music event that is part of the state-wide Queensland Music Trails (QMT)...
Mar 12, 2025
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JCB announced as Premier Sponsor for 10th Edition of Sakura 2025 at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay
JCB, a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan, has been announced as the premier sponsor for the 10th Edition of Sakura 2025 (Japan...
Mar 12, 2025
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Penrith Council marks Harmony Week 2025 with free community multicultural event
The Penrith community has been invited by Council to participate in ‘Culture Fusion’ - a fun free multicultural event at Lang Park, St Marys on Saturday 22nd March 2025, to...
Mar 11, 2025
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Nelson's Chin community to have community garden celebrating their culture and heritage
Nelson City Council, situated on New Zealand’s South Island, has advised that their Chin community will soon have a community garden to celebrate their culture and heritage....
Mar 11, 2025
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Head construction contractor announced for Melbourne’s NGV Contemporary art gallery
The Victorian Government has awarded Lendlease the contract to commence construction on Melbourne’s 'The Fox: NGV Contemporary' – anticipated to be the largest gallery dedicated...
Mar 10, 2025
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Launceston’s Albert Hall secures $3.9 million towards upgrades
The City of Launceston has voted to invest a further $3.9 million towards upgrades and improvements within its Albert Hall convention centre, in addition to the Eastern Wing...
Mar 9, 2025
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Hazelhurst Arts Centre marks 25 years of delivering arts and culture
Hazelhurst Arts Centre has been delivering arts and culture to southern Sydney for 25 years and since opening in 2000, the Centre has welcomed over 3.8 million visitors. Founded...
Mar 9, 2025
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WOMADelaide festival returns to Adelaide
WOMADelaide has returned to Adelaide attracting music lovers, festivalgoers and artists from across the world for four spectacular days and nights. WOMADelaide – World Of Music...
Mar 7, 2025
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Live Nation latest study reveals Gen Z craving ‘real-life’ experiences
A new study exploring the mindset of Gen Z has revealed a shift from being digital natives to a generation craving real-life connections, with 86.2% citing 'realness' and...
Mar 6, 2025
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Live music and triathlon among Lake Macquarie festival offerings
The Lake Mac Festival is underway with the inaugural four month long festival including live music and triathlon in March. Lake Macquarie City Council Manager Arts Culture and...
Mar 4, 2025
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Adelaide Fringe tickets discounted to celebrate inaugural SA Women’s Week
The South Australian Government has funded discounted Adelaide Fringe tickets to celebrate South Australia’s inaugural SA Women’s Week. The SA Government’s Office for Women...
Mar 4, 2025
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Wollongong Art Gallery secures impressive array of diverse exhibitions
Wollongong Art Gallery has secured an array of exhibitions for 2025 including a mix of solo shows and group exhibitions, an updated art prize and an exciting schedule of...
Mar 4, 2025
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ARI NSW, ARQ and ASSA partner to stage International Women’s Day events
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA), in partnership with state-based peak bodies Aquatics Recreation Queensland (ARQ) and Aquatic and Recreation Institute NSW (ARI...
Mar 2, 2025
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Matthew Lutton named Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival 2026 - 2028
The Adelaide Festival Corporation Board has today announced the appointment of Matthew Lutton OAM as Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival from 2026 to 2028. Lutton will...
Mar 2, 2025
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TarraWarra Museum of Art to open new cultural hub
TarraWarra Museum of Art, located in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, will opens its new cultural hub - the Eva and Marc Besen Centre - to the public on 4th March 2025. The Centre is a...
Feb 28, 2025
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NSW Police Force launch Operation Mardi Gras 2025 ahead of celebrations
The NSW Police Force will launch a high-visibility operation to keep the community safe during the 47th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade this weekend. Tens of thousands...
Feb 28, 2025
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Extended trading to help licensed venues reap benefits of Sydney Mardi Gras
Extended trading in NSW will see for pubs, clubs, bars and now restaurants reap the benefits during this year’s Mardi Gras celebrations. The NSW Government is extending trading...
Feb 26, 2025
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Mitchell Shire Council hosts Seymour River and Ranges Music Festival 2025
The Seymour River and Ranges Music Festival, hosted by Mitchell Shire Council, is coming to Kings Park Reserve on Saturday 15th March. The Music Festival offers a powerful...
Feb 26, 2025
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Collaborative project aims to drive the growth of Japanese music industry
The Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA) is collaborating with the Toyota Group to launch the Music Way Project aimed at supporting and driving...
Feb 25, 2025
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Program revealed for Ararat Town Hall’s 2025 season
The program for Ararat Town Hall’s 2025 season has been revealed offering an array of family shows, music and theatre, tribute bands, free lunchtime concerts, comedy, and...
Feb 25, 2025
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Wondai Regional Art Gallery to be extended
The Queensland Government is supporting a $100,000 extension at Wondai Regional Art Gallery located in the South Burnett district of Queensland to improve visitor access to the...
Feb 25, 2025
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Highlights revealed for 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade returns on 1st March 2025 with over 10,000 marchers and more than 180 spectacular floats and the 2025 Festival theme, ‘FREE TO BE’,...
Feb 25, 2025
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