News: Culture
Appointments made at new Te Araroa Northland Trust
New Zealand’s 3,000 kilometre Te Araroa trail has received a welcome boost with the appointment of a new regional trust to help improve the walking experience in Northland....
Aug 9, 2020
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Western Australian Government announces $76 million arts and culture recovery package
The Western Australian Government has unveiled a $76 million arts and culture funding package that includes $30 million to upgrade the Perth Concert Hall, a $15 million program...
Aug 6, 2020
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Applications open for inaugural Great Southern Nights music event
Destination NSW has advised that music venues across the state can now apply for support to host a gig as part of NSW’s industry-leading new music event, Great Southern Nights,...
Aug 2, 2020
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Sydney Fringe announces live performances and full program for Global Fringe
Sydney Fringe has today announced the full program for the inaugural Global Fringe developed in partnership with Brighton Fringe, New Zealand Fringe, Stockholm Fringe, San Diego...
Jul 30, 2020
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Ord Valley Events announces 20th Ord Valley Muster to go ahead in May 2021
Following the need to cancel Western Australia’s Ord Valley Muster this year due to COVID-19, Ord Valley Events has announced the 20th Ord Valley Muster will be held from 21st...
Jul 29, 2020
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Northern Territory Parrtjima arts event confirmed while Bassinthegrass festival on hold
One of the Northern Territory’s most popular music festivals, Bassinthegrass scheduled for 31st October this year, is on hold until 15th May 2021 due to uncertainty around...
Jul 27, 2020
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Indigenous leaders worried about future of Dreamworld Corroboree precinct
Aboriginal leaders on the Gold Coast are worried about what the future holds for the traditional stories, materials, and staff at Dreamworld’s award-winning Corroboree...
Jul 27, 2020
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Neighbouring Outback Queensland councils partner in major destination marketing campaign
Longreach Regional Council and Winton Shire Council are partnering in a major destination marketing campaign aimed at promoting the two regions to city audiences. The...
Jul 27, 2020
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Hidden Treasures music festival returns to Fremantle this September
The City of Fremantle’s much-loved Hidden Treasures music festival will return to Fremantle’s historic West End in September. Now in its 10th year, Hidden Treasures will feature...
Jul 26, 2020
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Bluesfest highlights losses incurred due to festival cancellation in 2020
The Bluesfest Festival, held annually over the Easter weekend in Byron Bay, has released its economic loss report highlighting the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on gross...
Jul 26, 2020
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The 22nd Biennale of Sydney to present NIRIN at Carriageworks
Following Carriageworks reopening its doors, having been lifted from voluntary administration, and with the support of the Biennale’s Principal Patron, The Neilson Foundation,...
Jul 26, 2020
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Pilbara cultural heritage site saved by rock art discovery
Griffith University researchers were part of a team that have helped secure the protection of a culturally significant Aboriginal rock art site in Pilbara, Western Australia. In...
Jul 26, 2020
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New Western Australian Museum will open in November with nine day festival
The new Western Australian Museum will open in the Perth Cultural Centre on Saturday November 21st, 2020 with a nine-day festival expected to attract tens of thousands of...
Jul 23, 2020
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Carriageworks receives funding for independent future but some creditors not happy
The future of Carriageworks, a multi-arts precinct in Sydney, has been secured with financial support from a group of benefactors and commitment to providing a 10 + 5 + 5 year...
Jul 21, 2020
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One in four audience members have returned to cultural attractions and events
New released data shows that Australian audiences are embracing opportunities to return to arts and cultural events, with 24% nationally saying they attended a museum, gallery,...
Jul 21, 2020
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History Wall at Hamilton’s Stadium Waikato celebrates local sport and culture
An interactive 84-metre display wall celebrating the 100-year rich history of Hamilton’s Stadium Waikato has been officially opened. Sited along the Tristram Street...
Jul 19, 2020
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Development commences on expanding Lachlan Valley Sculpture Trail
The Forbes Art Society (FAS) with support from Evolution Mining and the Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils have commenced a large scale art project in the Lachlan Valley NSW...
Jul 19, 2020
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Victor Harbor Council purchases Victa Cinema to reactivate town as arts destination
Victor Harbor Council has purchased the Victa Cinema as a part of its plans for an Arts and Cultural Centre in the South Australian town. The cinema purchase forms part of the...
Jul 19, 2020
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Stats NZ research shows value of Māori tourism businesses
Newly released research from Statistics New Zealand shows that in 2019, 234 Māori tourism businesses employed 11,100 people. While data in the release was collected before the...
Jul 16, 2020
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City of Sydney continues to invest in night-time economy
The City of Sydney continues to support night-time and live music venues in their recovery from Covid-19 restrictions with a further 20 business grants worth a total of...
Jul 15, 2020
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The Y reconnects Aboriginal youth to country and culture through recreational projects
YMCA Victoria has received a $300,000 grant from the Federal Government to fund eight camps and a series of ongoing active recreation programming for young Aboriginal people....
Jul 14, 2020
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Sydney Fringe announces highlights for inaugural Global Fringe
Sydney Fringe has today announced the first international and local highlights for the inaugural Global Fringe program, streamed live this September 2020. The inaugural program...
Jul 14, 2020
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'Culturally Competent’ aquatic centres look to reduce drownings among diverse communities
With Royal Life Saving Society - Australia research finding that 79% of 'multicultural people' who drowned in NSW between July 2013 and June 2018 were poor or non-swimmers,...
Jul 14, 2020
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Funding boost for four New Zealand cultural events
Four celebrated Māori and Pasifika events will receive up to $100,000 each in funding from New Zealand’s new Creative and Cultural Events Incubator fund. The four events that...
Jul 13, 2020
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