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Red Centre’s Wide Open Space festival offers diverse performances amid desert culture
The popular Red Centre festival ‘Wide Open Space’, taking place from 28th to 30th April at Ross River Resort, has released the first line-up for the event, with Territory...
Mar 6, 2023
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South East Centre for Contemporary Art announces inaugural exhibition ahead of opening
South East Centre for Contemporary Art (formerly known as Bega Valley Regional Gallery) will have its official opening on 29th April 2023 and has today announced its inaugural...
Mar 6, 2023
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Redeveloped Central Goldfields Art Gallery opens in Maryborough
The redeveloped Central Goldfields Art Gallery, owned and operated by the Central Goldfields Shire Council located in Maryborough, Victoria opened yesterday. The redevelopment...
Mar 4, 2023
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The 2023 Adelaide Festival opens with ticket sales at 91% box office target
The 38th Adelaide Festival has opened today with the festival offering an array of events - 893 artists from 18 countries gathering in Adelaide over the next 17 days. The box...
Mar 2, 2023
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Parrtjima light festival to illuminate Melbourne's Federation Square
Expanding its reach, The Red Centre’s visually spectacular Aboriginal light festival, Parrtjima will for the first time be offered as an immersive light installation outside of...
Mar 2, 2023
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Additional investment supports growth of Cairns Indigenous Art Fair
The Queensland Government’s new additional investment of $400,000 per annum over four years will support Cairns Indigenous Art Fair to realise its growth ambition, secure its...
Mar 2, 2023
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Castle Hill Showground Arena to be transformed into modern venue and thriving cultural hub
Funding received under the NSW Government’s $5 billion WestInvest Fund will see the Castle Hill Showground Arena be transformed into a modern venue that can hold a range of...
Mar 1, 2023
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Full program released for Parrtjima Festival's workshops, films, talks and music
The full program has been released for Parrtjima – A Festival in Light in Alice Springs with a great selection of music, talks and workshops offering something for everyone to...
Mar 1, 2023
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Bega Valley Shire Council’s new-look gallery SECCA seeks volunteers
The South East Centre for Contemporary Art is encouraging people in the Bega Valley Shire with a passion for the arts and culture to look into volunteering at SECCA. Gallery...
Mar 1, 2023
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Spotlighting the first Hainan Dongpo Cultural Tourism Festival
The first Dongpo Cultural Tourism Festival in southern China's Hainan Province commenced on 18th February and will continue until the end of March. The festival has led to a...
Mar 1, 2023
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Van Gogh Immersive Experience makes Southeast Asian debut at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa
Internationally renowned 360-degree digital immersive art experience - Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience - makes its Southeast Asian debut at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa...
Feb 28, 2023
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Construction commences on Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence
Construction has commenced on the Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence - an Aboriginal-led educational, sporting, cultural and community centre on Yorta Yorta Country in...
Feb 27, 2023
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Hawaiki Kura and Adventure Specialties Trust among recipients of the 2022 New Zealand Outdoor Awards
Recreation Aotearoa has announced Hawaiki Kura and Adventure Specialties Trust to be among the winners of the 2022 New Zealand Outdoor Awards – with awards recognising...
Feb 27, 2023
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Greater Shepparton City Council completes work on Sangi Rag pitch
Greater Shepparton City Council has completed works on a Sangi Rag pitch at Victory Park on St Georges Road. Sangi Rag is a traditional game played in teams of two, which...
Feb 27, 2023
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Musica Viva Australia announces two new senior appointments
Following Anne Frankenberg’s appointment as Musica Viva Australia Chief Executive (an outcome of a four-year succession plan), two new senior appointments have been made....
Feb 27, 2023
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Australian Museum Foundation appoints David Feetham as new Chair
The Australian Museum has appointed Australian Museum Trustee David Feetham as the new Australian Museum Foundation (AMF) Chair. Brian Hartzer, who was recently appointed as the...
Feb 27, 2023
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Logan community feedback sought on draft creative strategy
The City of Logan is inviting the community to offer feedback on its draft Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy 2023-2027 which was developed after extensive consultation with...
Feb 26, 2023
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Community unites on Oxford Street for Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade’s 45th anniversary
Over 12,500 marchers and 208 floats participated in the world-renowned Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade for the event’s return yesterday to Oxford Street. The 45th...
Feb 25, 2023
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Sydney WorldPride opening concert offers a night of music, celebration and community
The Live and Proud: Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert, held tonight at The Domain attracted 20,000 fans from Australia and across the globe who gathered in a huge celebration of...
Feb 24, 2023
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Purpose-built stage for operatic performance at the WACA Ground
The Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground has had a purpose-built stage constructed for its hosting of Georges Bizet's operatic masterpiece Carmen in association...
Feb 24, 2023
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LiveLighter Arab Festival to attract thousands from across the community
Hosted by the Australian Arab Association, the LiveLighter Arab Festival kicks off in Perth on 25th February in Burswood Park and is anticipated to attract thousands from across...
Feb 23, 2023
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Parrtjima light festival returns in 2023 with exciting music program
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light returns to illuminate the Red Centre this Easter from 7th-16th April with the music program including some of Australia’s top Indigenous...
Feb 21, 2023
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Victorian aquatics and recreation industry collaboration delivers successful inaugural diversity and inclusion in leisure forum
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria has advised of the success of the inaugural Diversity and Inclusion in Leisure Forum which attracted over 200 representatives from organisations...
Feb 20, 2023
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Creative New Zealand welcomes additional $22 million in pandemic recovery funding
A new one-off investment of $22 million from the New Zealand Government’s COVID-19 Recovery Fund has been allocated to support the arts sector as it rebuilds after the effects...
Feb 19, 2023
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