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Adelaide Festival Centre reopens and unveils two new entrances for Festival Theatre
Adelaide Festival Centre’s Festival Theatre is reopening after seven months - welcoming back audiences with two beautifully redeveloped and spacious entrances - the King William...
Feb 11, 2022
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Perth Festival opens today offering over 100 free and ticketed events
Perth Festival opens today with some of the event’s dazzling stage shows, outdoor films and exhibitions having already begun, setting the scene for artists and audiences to come...
Feb 10, 2022
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First Aboriginal Tourism Strategy Report Card released by Tourism NT
The Northern Territory Government has released the first report card tracking progress on the Aboriginal Tourism Strategy 2020-2030 for the year ending June 2021. The report...
Feb 9, 2022
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Western Australian circus performers and visual artists among culture sector grant recipients
The Western Australian Government's Arts 15k-plus initiative is benefiting a diverse array of artists, performers and creators who have received grants worth up to $60,000. From...
Feb 9, 2022
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Christchurch Arts Centre installs innovative vending machine to dispense art
Christchurch Arts Centre has installed a new Kunstautomat – an art vending machine – the first of its kind in New Zealand. The machine is the invention of German artist Lars...
Feb 9, 2022
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Music in the Regions’ inaugural program activates new creative spaces across NSW
Music in the Regions has released its inaugural program of inspiring events bringing musicians and audiences together at a variety of NSW settings from the Gunning Courthouse...
Feb 8, 2022
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Fairbridge Festival cancelled for second year due to COVID restrictions
FolkWorld Inc. have decided to cancel one of Western Australia’s much-loved events - the Fairbridge Festival in 2022. The family-friendly music and camping event, which has been...
Feb 8, 2022
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Submissions now open for National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards 2022
Entries have opened for the 28th annual National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards to be held Friday 13th May at Doltone House, Pyrmont. The National Trust Heritage Awards have been...
Feb 7, 2022
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Opening Festival to celebrate completion of Gippsland Performing Arts Centre
With construction of the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) nearing completion, a four day festival – OPEN - will be held to celebrate the completion of Gippsland’s new...
Feb 7, 2022
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23rd Biennale of Sydney sees artists and collectives from 33 countries focus on water, ecology and climate
The 23rd Biennale of Sydney - opening free to the public from 12th March to 13th June 2022 - has today announced it will present over 330 artworks by 89 participants in a series...
Feb 3, 2022
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Final opportunity to apply for latest round of Northern Territory Event Funding
All organisations interested in applying for the latest round of the Northern Territory Government’s Event Funding Program have until 11th February 2022 to apply. The program,...
Feb 2, 2022
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Disney Parks celebrate Lunar New Year
Disney Parks from Shanghai Disney Resort and the Disneyland Resort to Hong Kong Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park are celebrating Lunar New Year. A new lunar year...
Feb 2, 2022
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Adelaide Fringe 2022 features First Nations contemporary circus
Adelaide Fringe festival is featuring First Nations contemporary circus - 'Common Dissonance' –produced by Na Djinang Circus and directed by company founder and Wakka Wakka man,...
Feb 2, 2022
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival announces full program of events for 2022
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival returns this month from 18th February – 6th March with an impressive program of events, performances, exhibitions and community...
Feb 2, 2022
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Goulburn to host 2022 retro-futuristic Steampunk Victoriana Fair
The NSW Regional Events Acceleration Fund is enabling Goulburn to once again host the retro-futuristic Steampunk Victoriana Fair on 12th and 13th March 2022, with revellers...
Feb 1, 2022
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Lunar New Year Festival events launched across multiple Chatswood locations
Willoughby City Council, on Sydney's lower North Shore, has launched the Chatswood Lunar New Year Festival celebrating The Year of the Tiger. Spanning across multiple Chatswood...
Jan 31, 2022
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Japan National Tourism Organization looks to promote tourism through culinary experiences
Looking to build on a 2019 survey by the Japan Tourism Agency which revealed that eating local food and tasting Japanese saké were among the activities prospective visitors to...
Jan 31, 2022
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Learn-to-swim and music vouchers available to Northern Territory families
The Northern Territory Government is continuing to help families and support local businesses by boosting the Sport Voucher Scheme. This year these vouchers can be used for...
Jan 30, 2022
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South Australian regional events receive funding boost in 2022/23
South Australia’s regional events are set to receive $1 million in support with applications for the Regional Event Fund (REF) opening today and with South Australian Premier...
Jan 30, 2022
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Newcastle Art Gallery closes its doors in preparation for $40 million expansion
Newcastle Art Gallery has celebrated its final weekend of operation with extended hours and special activations before closing its doors today and reopening in two years’ time...
Jan 30, 2022
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Adelaide Fringe 2022 explores intersection of art and technology
Adelaide Fringe 2022 has shared its program of immersive and interactive shows, featuring local and international works that explore the intersection of art and technology....
Jan 28, 2022
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Perth Festival's operatic spectacular postponed until 2023
Perth Festival has advised that West Australian Opera’s spectacular presentation of Carmen – scheduled for 25th and 26th February 2022 at the WACA Ground - has been postponed...
Jan 28, 2022
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Populous share design influences for the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing
With 4th February marking the start of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, global sports architecture firm Populous are sharing background and design influences for the only...
Jan 28, 2022
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Queensland Government continues to support live music industry in 2022
The latest round of the Queensland Government’s Live Music Support Program will deliver $2.8 million to indoor venues with a track record of programming original live music...
Jan 27, 2022
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