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Gladstone welcomes return of Queensland Symphony Orchestra
The Queensland Symphony Orchestra is returning to Gladstone this Friday 27th August, for the ninth consecutive year of the much-loved Symphony Under the Stars community event....
Aug 23, 2021
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Darwin Festival delivers successful 2021 event notwithstanding COVID challenges
With most festivals over the past 18 months having been postponed, rescheduled, cut short, scaled back or cancelled due to COVID, Darwin Festival, supported by the Northern...
Aug 22, 2021
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Benalla Rural City Council looks to redevelop visitor centre and Historical Museum
Benalla Rural City Council in Victoria is looking to redevelop the Benalla Visitor Information Centre and Historical Museum and as such is seeking suitable qualified contractors...
Aug 21, 2021
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Fremantle Biennale announces drone light show as part of major art event
The Fremantle Biennale has announced the program for the third iteration of the site-responsive art festival, with the title - CROSSING 21 - which will run from 5th – 21st...
Aug 20, 2021
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Retiring star Eddie Betts say AFL is not a safe environment for Indigenous players
Announcing his upcoming retirement, AFL star Eddie Betts has shared his belief that the game is not a safe environment for Indigenous players, vowing to continue fighting racism...
Aug 18, 2021
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New board members appointed to help drive NSW arts and cultural landscape
The NSW Government’s Artform Advisory Boards have appointed 20 new leading arts and cultural board members from across the State in 2021/2022 to help drive the arts and cultural...
Aug 18, 2021
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Powerhouse Museum announces appoint of Mark Wilsdon to new Chief Operating Officer role
Sydney's Powerhouse Museum has announced the appointment of Mark Wilsdon to new the role of Chief Operating Officer - commencing in November - a role considered to be central to...
Aug 16, 2021
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Adelaide’s Her Majesty’s Theatre secures major awards
Adelaide’s recently redeveloped Her Majesty’s Theatre secured two major awards at the weekend’s Master Builders South Australia Building Excellence Awards 2021, adding to its...
Aug 16, 2021
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Vivaticket enhances its enta platform to provide additional support to clients
Leading global ticketing business, Vivaticket, has enhanced its enta platform to provide a host of benefits that are being requested by its clients across Australia. During...
Aug 13, 2021
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2021 Sonus3 Tour to deliver intercultural celebration of music and dance across the Kimberley
Tura is embarking on the 2021 Sonus3 Tour from 10th – 23rd September bringing diverse and vibrant groups of artists together in celebration of culture and place performing...
Aug 12, 2021
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Construction commences on QPAC’s new 1500 capacity state-of-the-art theatre
Construction of Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s new 1500-capacity state-of-the-art theatre at Brisbane’s Playhouse Green site has begun. The $175 million theatre will be...
Aug 12, 2021
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Perth International Jazz Festival celebrates expansion into regional Western Australia
With additional funding through a federal RISE grant for $612,000, the Perth International Jazz Festival is celebrating the guaranteed delivery of its 2021 and 2022 event and an...
Aug 10, 2021
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WAITOC Aboriginal Tourism Academy continues to receive support from City of Perth
The City of Perth is continuing to support the Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council with a $40,000 key sector development sponsorship to help support their...
Aug 4, 2021
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New Zealand Arts and Heritage venues receive funding support
The New Zealand Government is delivering a new round of funding to support capital projects helping to help keep their arts and heritage sector alive and vibrant. Round Six of...
Aug 3, 2021
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Darwin Festival to deliver diverse and vibrant program including circus and live music acts
While other State lockdowns have prompted some tweaks to the program, the Darwin Festival running from 5th - 22nd August will deliver a mix of live music acts, incredible...
Aug 3, 2021
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OzAsia Festival 2021 to be a significant showcase of Asian Australian talent
OzAsia Festival 2021 to be held at Adelaide Festival Centre from 21st October to 7th November, will feature more than 300 artists in what is anticipated to be a significant...
Aug 2, 2021
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Southern Highlands' first regional gallery announces inaugural exhibition program
Opening to the public on 25th September, the Southern Highlands’ first regional art gallery – Ngununggula – has announced its inaugural exhibition program. Meaning "belonging"...
Aug 2, 2021
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Northern Beaches Council to apply for NSW State Heritage status for historical park
Northern Beaches Council has advised that it will nominate the Manly Warringah War Memorial State Park for State Heritage status, recognising its environmental, Aboriginal...
Aug 2, 2021
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Bega Valley Regional Gallery to be redeveloped and expanded
Bega Valley Regional Gallery to be redeveloped and expanded The Bega Valley Regional Gallery redevelopment and expansion is anticipated to deliver social and cultural benefits...
Aug 1, 2021
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Neilson Foundation gifts $3 million to Bell Shakespeare theatre company
The Neilson Foundation has gifted the Bell Shakespeare theatre company $3 million in support of its new multi-purpose performance space at Pier 2/3 once the company moves into...
Aug 1, 2021
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Regional Queensland arts and culture experiences to benefit from funding
$4.38 million from Queensland’s Regional Arts Development Fund 2021 - 2022 will support the activation of hundreds of community-led regional arts and cultural experiences . The...
Aug 1, 2021
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Federal Attorney-General directs Parks Australia to challenge charges of damage to sacred site in Kakadu National Park
Federal Attorney-General Michaelia Case has intervened in a Court dispute over alleged sacred site damage in Kakadu National Park, arguing the Commonwealth is not bound by...
Jul 30, 2021
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Brisbane secures Bangarra Dance Theatre season
With support from the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the Queensland Government, Bangarra Dance Theatre’s season of SandSong: Stories from the Great Sandy Desert will go...
Jul 29, 2021
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Public Art design selected for Darwin’s Bicentennial Park
For the Bicentennial Park Public Art Project, City of Darwin has selected a concept design - ‘mirragma gunugurra-wa (bamboo raft)’ - developed by local Larrakia artists, Roque...
Jul 29, 2021
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