News: Culture
ICC Sydney report spotlights six trends shaping the evolution of events
The ‘RESPECT: Shaping Events for Success’ report released today by McCrindle and ICC Sydney International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) spotlights six trends shaping the...
Feb 20, 2024
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Alice Springs to stage National Indigenous Cricket Championships
Two major Indigenous cricket competitions, supported by NT Major Events, will be hosted in Alice Springs this week with more than 350 participants taking part in the Imparja Cup...
Feb 20, 2024
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ATTA reveals key trends and issues shaping adventure tourism in 2024
Taking account of issues as diverse as sustainability, overtourism, climate change, artificial intelligence and regional conflict, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA)...
Feb 15, 2024
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Western Australian Government launches new visitor economy strategy
The Western Australian Government has today launched a 10-year roadmap for the future of the state's visitor economy, signalling the beginning of what it says will be a 'dream...
Feb 14, 2024
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International esports exhibition match in Darwin to blend culture and entertainment
With support from Northern Territory Major Events Company, Darwin will host some of the best Tekken players from the Philippines and Australia when they compete in an esports...
Feb 13, 2024
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FDC Construction contracted to transform Barangaroo Cutaway into premier cultural facility
The Cutaway, a cavernous space that sits below the eastern end of Barangaroo Reserve on Sydney’s waterfront is to be transformed from a concrete shell, exposed to the elements,...
Feb 13, 2024
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Tasmania’s Festivale 2024 declared a 'sell-out success'
Festivale, Tasmania’s premium Summer Event which this year ran from 2nd to 4th February, celebrates the very best Tasmanian food and wine, beer, cider and spirits, arts and...
Feb 12, 2024
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Australian Institute of Sport program encourages cultural connection among First Nations athletes
The Australian Institute of Sport’s 2024 Share a Yarn First Nations Cultural Connection Program has opened its Expressions of Interest for athletes to join. In its fifth year,...
Feb 7, 2024
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Stage 2 of Design Excellence Competition commences for reimagined Riverside Theatres
Parramatta’s reimagined Riverside Theatres has moved a step closer with the commencement of Stage 2 of the Design Excellence Competition for the city's $180 million plus theatre...
Feb 6, 2024
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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust launches inaugural branding for new Geelong Convention and Event Centre
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust (MCET), as operators of the future Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, has launched the inaugural branding for the new...
Feb 6, 2024
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Tātaki Auckland Unlimited appoints Annie Dundas as new Director Destination
Auckland’s economic and cultural agency, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) has appointed Annie Dundas as its new Director Destination, leading its work with Auckland’s tourism,...
Feb 6, 2024
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Mildura Corroboree to be held at new accessible and active public space in 2024
Mildura Rural City Council has advised that its Corroboree, a biennial celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, will return in 2024. For the first time in...
Feb 6, 2024
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Creative Australia shares outcomes of its $17 million boost for Contemporary Music and First Nations
Creative Australia has shared the outcomes of its latest round of investment in arts projects, performing arts and contemporary music touring, and international engagement. The...
Feb 5, 2024
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2024 to present over 150 performers at an array of venues
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2024 will present an impressive line-up of over 150 performers across the Festival’s key events, showcasing an array of global stars,...
Feb 5, 2024
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Art of Attraction Tourism Summit explores public art as booming tourism drawcard
The 2024 Art of Attraction Tourism Summit, will explore the role of public art, including mural towns and silo art trails, in boosting visitation from mature-age domestic...
Feb 3, 2024
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New inclusive heritage conservation campaign launched for Saudi Arabia’s AlUla
Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), has launched a new, inclusive heritage conservation campaign aiming to enahnce the public's knowledge, awareness, and desire to...
Feb 1, 2024
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Western Australian arts organisations share $1.7million in Government grants
The Western Australian Government’s Arts Projects for Organisations grant program is providing $1.7 million to be shared among 29 arts and cultural organisations in support of...
Jan 29, 2024
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Creative Australia announces reappointment of Chief Executive Adrian Collette
Having steered the organisation through a significant period of transformation following his appointment in January 2019, Creative Australia has announced the reappointment of...
Jan 28, 2024
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Territorians invited to contribute to 10-year Northern Territory Arts Strategy
The Northern Territory Government is inviting Territorians to share their vision for the Territory’s creative future by contributing to the new 10-year Northern Territory Arts...
Jan 28, 2024
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Iranian Government eases restrictions on women entering football stadiums
Longstanding restrictions on Iranian women watching live football in the nation’s sport stadia -marked by high profile protests over the years - appear to have been eased with...
Jan 26, 2024
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AFL’s Port Adelaide releases statement calling for Australia Day change
AFL club Port Adelaide has released a statement calling for the date of Australia Day to change. It comes just days after Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins, then star...
Jan 25, 2024
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teamLab Planets Tokyo secures top 5 Google search ranking for museums
teamLab Planets Tokyo in Toyosu has secured top five position in Google’s 2023 search ranking for 'Most Popular Museums in the World'. An international art collective, the...
Jan 23, 2024
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Record funding opens for Western Australian Aboriginal cultural heritage projects
A record grants pool of $750,000 is now open to Aboriginal organisations in Western Australia to undertake cultural heritage projects at registered Aboriginal sites. The 2023/24...
Jan 23, 2024
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Thredbo hosts successful 29th Blues Festival
Thredbo’s hosting of the 29th Blues Festival on the weekend attracted over a thousand blues fans from across Australia to the Snowy Mountains for a three program featuring over...
Jan 22, 2024
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