News: Culture
Queensland arts projects to receive over $800,000 in funding
21 Queensland arts projects are sharing $812,037 of State Government funding in the latest round of the Queensland Arts Showcase Program (QASP) to deliver diverse cultural...
Feb 28, 2021
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Newcastle’s inaugural New Annual festival boosts Newcastle’s arts sector
Newcastle’s recently closed inaugural New Annual festival, attracted over 30,000 people over 10 days to more than 50 events and activities across the city in a showcase of...
Feb 25, 2021
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$40 million funding support announced for Indigenous Tourism
The Federal Government recently announced new support for Indigenous tourism offering business support and grants under the $40 million Indigenous Tourism Fund. The funding...
Feb 25, 2021
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Time Out’s inaugural global travel survey reveals a 'Fusion Trip' trend
Media and hospitality brand, Time Out, has debuted its first global travel survey that reveals travellers are in search of a fusion of city and nature for their future trips....
Feb 25, 2021
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Queensland’s Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger program expands
To help protect Queensland’s natural and cultural landscapes, the State Government is providing the first funding instalment for the employment of 100 new Indigenous Land and...
Feb 23, 2021
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Adelaide Festival announces new ‘pop-up’ entertainment hub
Adelaide Festival has announced its new hub - The Summerhouse - which will be home to fifteen headlining contemporary music acts, opera on the big screen, Breakfast with Papers...
Feb 17, 2021
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Perth Festival opens today celebrating a rich diversity of community
Perth Festival 2021 opens today showcasing an array of Western Australian artistic excellence celebrating local stories with universal appeal. Perth Festival organisers have...
Feb 15, 2021
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New funding schemes support Queensland touring arts
Two new funds will be investing in touring performing and visual arts projects throughout Queensland. Following extensive consultation with Arts organisations, the new Touring...
Feb 14, 2021
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Shepparton Art Museum announces new development team
Shepparton Art Museum and SAM Foundation have appointed former GV Health Foundation Director Carmel Johnson, as their new Head of Development. Johnson will join the Shepparton...
Feb 10, 2021
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DreamBIG Children’s Festival reveals full program for 2021
DreamBIG Children’s Festival has today revealed its full program for 2021 with a theme of Be Curious - encouraging South Australian children to continue to be curious, kind,...
Feb 9, 2021
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Orange Civic Theatre resumes regular programming
Having closed its doors for almost 12 months due to COVID-19 restrictions, Orange Civic Theatre has now resumed regular programming with a new approach to the Theatre’s season...
Feb 8, 2021
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Curiocity Brisbane festival anticipated to deliver $14 million for local economy
The Queensland Government has launched the festival Curiocity Brisbane 2021, running from 12th to 28th March which is anticipated to contribute $14 million to the local economy....
Feb 4, 2021
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Adelaide Fringe Festival leads the way for arts events during new COVID normal
The world’s second largest Fringe festival, the Adelaide Fringe - is about to open - leading the way for future arts events in COVID normal times and having created an...
Feb 4, 2021
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Western Australia's Plan for Our Parks initiative sees creation of five Badimia conservation reserves
The Western Australian Government has announced the creation of five Badimia conservation reserves in the Mid-West, as part of their Plan for Our Parks initiative. The reserves...
Feb 3, 2021
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City of Newcastle’s New Annual festival anticipates boosting live music scene
The City of Newcastle will see more than forty live music events reinvigorate the local COVID-19-disrupted live music industry during the inaugural New Annual festival period...
Feb 3, 2021
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Western Australia regional festivals receive funding boost
Eight Western Australian regional organisations will share in $289,381 to deliver events and activities - from literature to arts and crafts to music - at regional festivals....
Feb 1, 2021
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras release full festival program for 2021
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival returns in 2021 with a glittering program of events, performances, exhibitions and community activities commencing Friday 19th...
Feb 1, 2021
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Approval given for Tasmania's larger entertainment venues to increase capacity
Effective from today, Tasmania's larger entertainment venues will be able to apply for an increased venue capacity up to 75% above 250 people. With theatres and cinemas now...
Feb 1, 2021
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Unreleased review reveals 'systemic racism’ at AFL’s Collingwood FC
An independent report into Collingwood FC’ response to incidents of racism has found there is “systemic racism” within the AFL club and that its response to these matters “has...
Jan 31, 2021
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Carriageworks presents ‘NO SHOW’ connecting artists, art practices and the public
Carriageworks, one of Australia’s largest multi-arts precincts, today announced ‘NO SHOW’, a three-week presentation of projects by 11 artist-led initiatives from across NSW....
Jan 29, 2021
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Free general admission contributes to WA Museum Boola Bardip’s welcoming 250,000 visitors
The Western Australian Government’s commitment to providing free general admission for at least the first 18 months of the new WA Museum Boola Bardip’s operation has contributed...
Jan 24, 2021
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Documentary looks to celebrate heritage of the ocean pools of Sydney's Northern Beaches
A documentary celebrating the heritage and culture of the rock pools of Sydney's Northern Beaches is currently being filmed and edited. Filmmaker Tikky Hes, of Manly’s Hes...
Jan 23, 2021
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Shimao Maritime Silk Road Museum opens in China’s Fujian Province
A new museum focusing on the history and culture of the Maritime Silk Road has opened at Shishi in China’s Fujian Province. A collaboration between real-estate company the...
Jan 22, 2021
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Kalgoorlie concerts cancelled because of inadequate COVIDSafe plans
Following Western Australia’s revision of its COVID Event Guidelines on 13th January, the WA Department of Health has rejected the COVID Event Plan for the first of Kalgoorlie’s...
Jan 17, 2021
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