News: Culture
Singapore Tourism Board appoints new operator to revitalise Haw Par Villa
The Singapore Tourism Board has appointed local operator Journeys to run the Haw Par Villa – once one of the city’s top visitor attractions. Nearly 80 years after it was built,...
Dec 26, 2015
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Victorian Government looks to back creative industries
Backing Victorian creative talent, building international engagement, and increasing participation and access will be key to making Victoria a more creative state and Melbourne...
Dec 21, 2015
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Communicare sport carnival encourages a connected community
A carnival encouraging young people to participate in sport and bring together Western Australia's culturally diverse community has seen Islamic and non-Islamic youth join...
Dec 19, 2015
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Winners announced for seventh annual Auckland Theatre Awards
The Auckland Theatre Awards' seventh annual ceremony has seen the acknowledgement of the outstanding work of theatre makers across the city. Presented on 7th December and chosen...
Dec 16, 2015
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MONA founder reveals plans for casino and hotel development
The founder of Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), David Walsh, has revealed details of plans to add a casino and hotel to the world renowned art gallery. Detailing the...
Dec 14, 2015
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Australia Council steps away from supporting youth theatre
The latest round of Australia Council grants appears to have moved away from supporting youth theatre with 10 of 13 youth performing arts companies losing funding. Within...
Dec 13, 2015
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New publication charts the history of Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A new limited edition publication The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney: The First 200 Years reveals the fascinating history of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney – from its pre-European...
Dec 13, 2015
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Australia Council announces $10.4 million in arts funding
The Australia Council for the Arts has announced $10.4 million of investment in Australian arts through its September grants round. Australia Council Chief Executive Officer...
Dec 13, 2015
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Visitation exceeds expectations during early weeks of National Gallery Singapore’s opening
The National Gallery Singapore has announced that 170,000 visitors viewed the Gallery’s exhibitions and participated in a diverse program of art-related activities during its...
Dec 12, 2015
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Karratha arts precinct to benefit from $10 million Federal funding
Construction of the Karratha Arts and Community Precinct looks set to go ahead as scheduled after the City of Karratha was successful in securing $10 million from the Second...
Dec 11, 2015
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V&A Museum develops Shekou Design Museum in Shenzhen
The Chinese city of Shenzhen is seeking to reinvent itself as a creative hub for China’s new economic vision with the planned opening of a huge design museum in partnership with...
Dec 9, 2015
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$95 million funding boost for regional tourism
Tourism infrastructure across Australia is to benefit from $95 million in allocations from the National Stronger Regions Fund (NSRF) Round Two allocations. The Federal...
Dec 9, 2015
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FFA survey shows boom in football participation
While Football Federation Australia (FFA) remains embroiled in its ongoing dispute with fans of A-League clubs, a national audit has shows that participation in organised...
Dec 8, 2015
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National Gallery Singapore gives South East Asian art a higher profile
The newly opened National Gallery Singapore, in the heart of the city’s Civic District, is being touted as the island nation’s answer to the world's great museums. Speaking at...
Dec 6, 2015
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Details revealed on ICC Sydney entertainment and theatre venues
With the Qantas Credit Union Arena set to host its final performances on 19th December, details of how Sydney’s live entertainment scene will be invigorated have been revealed...
Dec 4, 2015
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Senate inquiry slams Federal changes to arts funding
A Senate inquiry has slammed the Federal Government's handling of the Arts portfolio and called for the restoration of funding to the Australia Council for the Arts and Screen...
Dec 3, 2015
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Albury Entertainment Centre introduces TicketServ Asia Pacific technology
TicketServ Asia Pacific has announced that the Albury Entertainment Centre has just introduced its SRO system for their complete ticketing, marketing, membership needs. Albury...
Dec 1, 2015
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Dubai Opera House set for March 2016 completion
The Dubai Opera House is set to be completed by March next year, according a recent construction update from developers Emaar. The 2,000-seat, multi-format performing arts venue...
Nov 30, 2015
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Hastings District Council keen to reopen Hawke's Bay Opera House
Hastings District Council is budgeting $20 million for central city development projects including the seismic strengthening of the Hawke's Bay Opera House. The 100-year-old...
Nov 30, 2015
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New guide provides easier access to arts and events in Sydney
The City of Sydney is sponsoring a new pocket guide, website and training program to allow people with disability or accessibility needs to more easily attend arts and culture...
Nov 28, 2015
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Dramatic fall in visitor numbers to Art Gallery of WA
Visitor numbers to the Art Gallery of Western Australia have dropped dramatically, contributing to big drops in revenue in the past financial year. Gallery Director Stefano...
Nov 28, 2015
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New arts fund opens for applications
The Commonwealth Government has opened applications for its revised arts excellence funding program, Catalyst: The Australian Arts and Culture Fund. Catalyst will allocate $12...
Nov 27, 2015
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Rebel Sport revealed as inaugural naming rights sponsor of the Women’s Big Bash League
The rise of women’s cricket continues with sports retailer Rebel Sport signing on as the inaugural naming rights sponsor of the Women’s Big Bash League. In addition to the new...
Nov 26, 2015
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Report reveals unexpected seismic strength of Napier’s Art Deco heritage
New Zealand’s Art Deco Trust has revealed new information and encouraging evidence highlighting the seismic strength of Napier’s post 1931 buildings being considerably more...
Nov 26, 2015
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