News: Culture
Australian Council welcomes part return of NPEA funding
Australia Council for the Arts Chief Executive Tony Grybowski has welcomed the return of $8 million per annum as a result of changes to arts funding announced by Federal...
Nov 26, 2015
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Global Celebration of William Shakespeare to reach millions in 2016
Shakespeare Lives, a major global programme for 2016 celebrating Shakespeare’s works and his influence on culture, education and society on the 400th anniversary of his death...
Nov 25, 2015
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Hobart City Council approves part demolition of Odeon Theatre, the 'finest building in Tasmania'
Hobart City Council has given permission to developers to partially demolish the city’s Odeon Theatre on Liverpool Street. Described in May 1916 by then Hobart Lord Mayor LH...
Nov 24, 2015
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Geelong Library and Heritage Centre opening a manifestation of the knowledge economy
Set in the heart of Geelong's emerging cultural precinct, the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (GLHC) has opened to the public over the weekend. The centrally located...
Nov 23, 2015
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PATA signs organisational partnership to support gay and lesbian tourism
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced an organisational partnership agreed with the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA). Described by...
Nov 22, 2015
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Scaling back of National Program for Excellence in the Arts a ‘bittersweet moment’
The decision by the Federal Government to scale back the unpopular National Program for Excellence in the Arts (NPEA) has been described as "bittersweet" by members of the arts...
Nov 20, 2015
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Federal Government rethinks arts funding with changes to unpopular NPEA initiative
Federal Arts and Communications Minister Mitch Fifield has announced that the Australian Government will partially reverse funding cuts to the Australia Council, returning $32...
Nov 20, 2015
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Carriageworks collaboration to boost Sydney’s arts and culture
Asia’s ultimate boy band, a herd of 30 life-sized horses and an exhibition about one of Australia’s largest industrial disputes are being delivered thanks to a partnership...
Nov 18, 2015
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Australia Council supports international arts exchange at APT8
Australian artists and First Nations curators will benefit from the expertise and influence of some of the world’s leading arts professionals from this week as part of The 8th...
Nov 16, 2015
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EVANZ announces 2015 industry awards finalists
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has announced the finalists in its third annual industry awards. Introduced in 2013, the awards recognise and reward...
Nov 16, 2015
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New Zealanders belong to a sporting nation
Almost two-thirds of New Zealanders belong to a club or organisation, according to recently released information from Statistics New Zealand. In keeping with a nation that takes...
Nov 14, 2015
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‘Behind the Scenes’ exhibition opens at Sovereign Hill
A new exhibition giving visitors a rare glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes of one of Victoria’s top tourist attractions has opened at Sovereign Hill in Ballarat. The...
Nov 13, 2015
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Dance to meet skateboarding at 2016 Great Southern Festival
Professional dance will interact with skateboarding at the 'Snake Run' in February 2016, when what's claimed to be the first specifically designed skateboard track in the world...
Nov 13, 2015
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ANZ Stadium among Top Four finalists at Australian Event Awards
Two of the biggest football events ever witnessed in Sydney, the back-to-back visits by Tottenham Hotspur and English Premier League champions Chelsea, have been announced as...
Nov 11, 2015
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Arts Minister Mitch Fifield looks at NPEA revision
Recently appointed Australian Minister for the Arts Mitch Fifield is reportedly looking at a series of changes to the controversial National Program for Excellence in the Arts...
Nov 11, 2015
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Adelaide Festival Centre launches 2016 season
The Adelaide Festival Centre has launched what it describes as an “eclectic and electric” 2016 season program, featuring more than 671 artists, in 234 performances throughout...
Nov 9, 2015
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Australian National Maritime Museum launches new Action Stations experience
The Australian National Maritime Museum on Sydney’s Darling Harbour has today (9th November) launched its new Action Stations experience, bringing its former naval vessels to...
Nov 9, 2015
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Auckland Theatre Awards release 2015 ceremony details
The Auckland Theatre Awards have announced details of the seventh annual ceremony, promising a fresh perspective from the recently appointed creative team of Producer, Sophie...
Nov 9, 2015
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Music industry contributed $472 million to New Zealand's economy in 2014
The music industry contributed $472 million to New Zealand’s economy, an increase of 4.4% from $452.2 million in 2013, supporting the employment of 4,295 full-time equivalent...
Nov 8, 2015
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Netball Australia launches inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan
Netball Australia is aiming to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation across all areas of netball with the launch of its inaugural Innovate Reconciliation...
Nov 7, 2015
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QPAC reveals new membership program
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has commenced a membership program that aims to enhance visitor experiences, delivering valuable savings for every member visit to...
Nov 6, 2015
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New Zealand architecture honoured in national awards
A new performing arts centre at Iona College, Havelock North, has won this year’s the top New Zealand architecture award. The Blyth Performing Arts Centre was designed by...
Nov 5, 2015
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Anytime Fitness' global growth includes 100 gym openings in Japan
Having just announced the opening of its 3,000th global gym, Anytime Fitness has also grown to include 100 facilities in Japan. Soon to have operations in gyms in 30 countries,...
Nov 5, 2015
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Canberra Theatre Centre Upgrades with ETC and Sound Advice
The Canberra Theatre Centre (CTC) is enjoying acclaim and applause after installing a top-notch lighting system with the support and expertise of staging and lighting...
Nov 5, 2015
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