News: Culture
Pladia launched to enhance visitor experience at cultural venues and events
Pladia, a world-first experience design software business, has been launched as a premium solution designed to serve the cultural tourism market, offering arts and culture...
Sep 18, 2024
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Powerhouse Museum heritage listing guarantees future in Ultimo
The broadening of the Powerhouse Museum Ultimo’s heritage listing guarantees that the popular site will remain a museum of applied arts and sciences into the future. Powerhouse...
Sep 15, 2024
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Additional $5 million to protect Australia’s natural and cultural heritage sites
The Federal Government has announced Australia’s most precious heritage sites will receive a $5.3 million boost via new round of project grants. Australian Heritage Grants are...
Sep 15, 2024
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Heritage Festival to showcase Christchurch sporting and recreational history
This year’s Christchurch Heritage Festival programme has been released with a theme of 'Active Heritage – Sport, Recreation and Leisure'. The festival runs from 12th to 28th...
Sep 15, 2024
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New Queensland Arts legislation grows recognition of First Nations peoples
Legislation introduced to Queensland Parliament this week will extend the State Government’s commitment to Path to Treaty, growing recognition of First Nations peoples within...
Sep 13, 2024
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Underutilised Victorian buildings to be transformed into creative spaces
Plans are underway to transform underutilised buildings across Victoria into reimagined spaces for local art and creative communities to perform, produce, create and deliver...
Sep 12, 2024
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Parrtjima light festival to return to Alice Springs in 2025
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light – is returning to Alice Springs in 2025 for its 10th instalment to dazzle visitors and invite them to immerse in the only authentic Aboriginal...
Sep 12, 2024
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Penrith culture and sport events in September to boost local economy
A vibrant mix of signature cultural events and sporting competitions on offer in Penrith from 20th to 22nd September is anticipated to attract over 40,000 residents and visitors...
Sep 12, 2024
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Grant applications open to boost creative events in regional Victoria
Victorian Minister for Creative Industries, Colin Brooks has announced applications are now open for the Small Regional Presenters program, with grants of up to $15,000 to help...
Sep 11, 2024
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Light installation transforms Randwick’s laneways into vibrant and safe spaces
Light art installations are transforming the laneways of Randwick – located in Sydney’s east - promoting night-time safety and vibrancy. A site-specific permanent artwork by...
Sep 11, 2024
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Australia’s first airport resort secures Sustainable Tourism Certification
Australia’s first airport resort - Novotel & Mercure Darwin Airport Resort – has secured Ecotourism Australia’s Sustainable Tourism Certification with net-zero emissions...
Sep 10, 2024
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Port Arthur Historic Site to benefit from $16 million in upgrades
Aiming to ensure their heritage assets continue to attract visitors, the Tasmanian Government’s 2024-25 Budget will deliver significant new funding to maintain and upgrade...
Sep 8, 2024
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Mayoral candidate suggests sale of city's stake in Melbourne’s Regent Theatre
As part of his re-election campaign, Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece is proposing the sale of the City’s 51% stake in the Regent Theatre - with the proceeds to be invested...
Sep 7, 2024
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VicScreen launches new program for screen event funding
VicScreen has launched its new Screen Culture Program which will invest in events and activities that contribute to Victoria as a vibrant arts and cultural hub. The Screen...
Sep 6, 2024
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Desert Mob Aboriginal arts festival returns to Alice Springs for 2024 edition
Desert Mob - one of Australia’s oldest Aboriginal arts festivals - returns to the Araluen Arts Centre in Alice Springs this September and October. The festival is run by Desart...
Sep 5, 2024
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Stakeholders look forward to reopening of Ballarat’s refreshed Her Majesty’s Theatre
The heart of Ballarat’s creative and artistic life will soon reopen its doors to the public, with the finishing touches being made to a refreshed Her Majesty’s Theatre. The...
Sep 3, 2024
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Live Nation study reveals growing consumer interest in live Asian Pop experiences
Live Nation Entertainment has released its latest Fan Insights Study ‘Future Sound’ which profiles Asia Pop/A-Pop’s unprecedented boom in Australia and New Zealand, with a...
Sep 3, 2024
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Final design and naming revealed for Melbourne Arts Precinct urban garden
The Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation has this week revealed the final design and naming of the garden, Laak Boorndap advising “this space will be more than a garden – it is...
Sep 2, 2024
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Shenyang study spotlights integration of rowing with cultural tourism
The 2024 China (Shenyang) Rowing Development Index was unveiled recently in Shenyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, in which the rowing-city integration was...
Sep 2, 2024
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First Nations Report spotlights success of trade and tourism businesses
The Australian Government has released a first of its kind report demonstrating the success of First Nations trade and tourism businesses on the global stage. The First Nations...
Aug 30, 2024
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Armidale Light Festival immersive experience attracts impressive attendance
The Armidale Light Festival inclusive community event held last week attracted between 5000 and 7000 attendees to Central Park to see the ‘Vivid-inspired’ light spectacular. The...
Aug 29, 2024
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Major interior upgrade project aims to enhance Art Gallery of Ballarat’s reputation
The Art Gallery of Ballarat Interior Upgrades project, which aims to enhance the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s ability to attract the best exhibitions and loans from around the...
Aug 29, 2024
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Sydney Festival announces three new Board members
Sydney Festival has announced three new non-executive members to its Board of Directors with each to contribute their vision, technical expertise, lived experience, and...
Aug 28, 2024
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Frankston Arts Centre’s Access program recognised at PAC Australia awards
Frankston Arts Centre has been honoured with an Australian Performing Arts Centre IMPACT Award for its outstanding Arts Access program. The program, designed to engage...
Aug 27, 2024
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