News: Culture
Colombian curator appointed as Artistic Director of the 23rd Biennale of Sydney
After an extensive international search, the Biennale of Sydney has appointed Colombian curator José Roca as the Artistic Director of the 23rd Biennale of Sydney, which will...
Sep 8, 2020
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Melbourne Art Fair 2021 cancelled with focus shifted to 2022
With ongoing uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, both in Australia and internationally, Melbourne Art Fair has today announced the cancellation of the 2021 edition...
Sep 8, 2020
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New home announced for Genesian Theatre Company
Faced with losing its heritage church home of the past 60 years due to an $82 million redevelopment of the site, The Genesian Theatre Company - one of Australia’s oldest...
Sep 8, 2020
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Foundations set for Sydney Modern Project
A construction milestone has been reached for the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ expansion - the Sydney Modern Project - following the pouring of concrete foundations. The $344...
Sep 7, 2020
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Night Time Industries Association launches new campaign aimed at younger patrons
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), promoting Sydney as a vibrant and creative city, has launched a new campaign Check. Check. Check. encouraging patrons, especially...
Sep 6, 2020
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City of Parramatta launches new arts funding program to support creative enterprises
As part of a $785,000 funding package to revitalise Parramatta’s $1 billion creative economy, the City of Parramatta Council has launched a new grants program to support...
Sep 6, 2020
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Brisbane Festival 2020 reconnects communities with the arts
The Brisbane Festival which opened last night and runs until runs until 26th September will reconnect communities with the arts and provide employment opportunities for over 700...
Sep 6, 2020
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State Theatre Company South Australia returns to the stage
Adelaide Festival Centre will welcome back audiences to the new Her Majesty’s Theatre tonight for the State Theatre Company South Australia’s production of Gaslight - one of the...
Sep 4, 2020
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Louvre Abu Dhabi announces free access for select groups can see the museum for free
With the Louvre Abu Dhabi now reopened to the public, the museum has announced that taxi drivers, children and the elderly can enter the museum for free until the end of the...
Sep 2, 2020
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Lendlease appointed as builder for next stage of Geelong Arts Centre Redevelopment
With the Geelong Arts Centre’s $38.5 million Ryrie Street Redevelopment now open, the Victorian Government has appointed property company Lendlease to deliver the next $128...
Sep 1, 2020
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Indigenous Affairs Advisor Leanne Brooke to Co-Chair NBL’s Reconciliation working group
The NBL has announced Leanne Brooke will co-chair its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group, working alongside NBL Commissioner, Jeremy Loeliger. Brooke is currently...
Aug 31, 2020
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Parks Australia Director James Findlay resigns after Kakadu traditional owners call for sacking
Following calls from Kakadu Aboriginal traditional owners for him to be sacked, Dr James Findlay has resigned from his role Director of Parks Australia. Dr Findlay’s resignation...
Aug 27, 2020
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First recreation site developed within Western Australia’s Murujuga National Park
A new walking trail and signage in Western Australia’s Murujuga National Park has improved access for visitors to view the Park’s culturally significant rock art. The modern...
Aug 26, 2020
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New inquiry to focus on state of the arts in 2020 and beyond
A new Parliamentary inquiry will focus on Australia’s cultural and creative industries and institutions. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and...
Aug 26, 2020
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Australian Chamber Orchestra returns to live public performances at City Recital Hall
The Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) has today announced its return to the Sydney concert hall for the first time in six months to present ‘ACO Transfigured’, a limited...
Aug 26, 2020
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Australia Council highlights the significance of arts and creativity for Australians
New research from the Australia Council - Creating Our Future: Results of the National Arts Participation Survey - shows growing numbers of Australians consider arts and...
Aug 25, 2020
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Melbourne's Federation Square set for $20 million facelift
Melbourne's Federation Square will receive the largest upgrade since its creation following a review that has called for community and cultural activities to be "front and...
Aug 24, 2020
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Funding available for 2021 Queensland Multicultural events
Organisers of Queensland multicultural festivals and events planned for 2021 can now apply to share in $1 million funding through the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland...
Aug 23, 2020
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Liverpool City Council highlights significant shortfall in arts funding
Liverpool City Council has highlighted the significant shortfall of arts funding going to Western Sydney, noting the vital role a thriving arts and cultural sector plays in...
Aug 20, 2020
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Global Fringe announces additional international programs
Sydney Fringe has announced that alongside the core program launching Wednesday 2nd September 2020, Global Fringe will present events streamed live from the Stockholm Fringe...
Aug 19, 2020
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Woodford Folk Festival cancelled with organisers launching ‘Bushtime’ experience
The organisers of the annual Woodford Folk Festival have announced that its 2020 edition will not be held as a result of ongoing concerns about the impact of Coronavirus...
Aug 17, 2020
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Indigenous tourism hit hard by Coronavirus crisis
Australia’s Indigenous tourism sector - one of the industry’s top performers over the past decade - has been hit hard by Coronavirus travel restrictions and border closures. The...
Aug 12, 2020
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Adelaide Festival Centre welcomes audiences to newly developed Her Majesty’s Theatre
Adelaide Festival Centre is welcoming more audiences back to Her Majesty’s Theatre with today’s announcement of a new concert series – Music @ The Maj. Adelaide Festival Centre...
Aug 11, 2020
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Creative New Zealand releases guidance to help councils support local arts
Creative New Zealand has released a best practice guide for local councils, Supporting your arts community through COVID-19: He Waka Eke Noa , offering ways to support local...
Aug 10, 2020
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