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Controversy over $20,000 grant for met...

Controversy over $20,000 grant for metal band

artsHub | 3AW shock-jock has questioned the artistic merit of death metal, after band OUROBOROS received $20,000 from the Australia Council to record their new album.

Screen Australia funds new documentari...

Screen Australia funds new documentaries

artsHub | Seven documentaries have shared $1.8m in investments from Screen Australia, including the four-part documentary series 'Once upon a time in Punchbowl'.

Spotify launches in Australia

Spotify launches in Australia

artsHub | American users have been enjoying Spotify for a while now, but now – and with much bravado – the highly anticipated digital music service has launched in Australia.

Sydney Film Festival's Official Compet...

Sydney Film Festival's Official Competition films

artsHub | What would a film festival be without some friendly competition? The Sydney Film Festival has announced the 12 lucky films set to compete for the Sydney Film Prize this June.

Blackfella Films @ Sydney Film Festiva...

Blackfella Films @ Sydney Film Festival

artsHub | In a partnership to rival all others, the Sydney Film Festival is collaborating with Blackfella Films to provide the best Indigenous films from Australia and around the world to the festival audience.

Sydney Film Festival presents the new ...

Sydney Film Festival presents the new Festival Hub

artsHub | The Sydney Film Festival’s Festival Hub offers a special ‘insiders’ view into the festival, presenting an array of exciting events for all film fans.

Beyond Bollywood

Beyond Bollywood

artsHub | For its 59th edition, Sydney Film Festival’s Focus is on India, the world’s most prolific film industry.

Sydney Film Festival brings out the st...

Sydney Film Festival brings out the stars

artsHub | Billy Connolly, Deborah Mailman, Sarah Snook and Ryan Corr are among the guests at the 2012 Sydney Film Festival.

2,600 jobs and flush funding for Film ...

2,600 jobs and flush funding for Film Victoria

artsHub | Film Victoria has received $3 million in funding and the creation of over 2,600 jobs for new screen projects

Sydney Fringe recruits more artistic r...

Sydney Fringe recruits more artistic rebels

artsHub | Sydney's Fringe Festival announces two insubordinate applicants for its inaugural Springboard mentorship program

Signs of Life to premiere this June

Signs of Life to premiere this June

artsHub | Tim Winton is set to premiere and tour his new play Signs of Life from 15th June to 18th August, 2012.

Melbourne Cabaret festival launches

Melbourne Cabaret festival launches

artsHub | The enticing, entertaining and decadent Melbourne Cabaret Festival is back in July.

The popcorn days are over

The popcorn days are over

artsHub | This year Sydney Film Festival is introducing Gourmet Cinema, a unique meal and movie experience.

Documentary heaven at Sydney Film Fest...

Documentary heaven at Sydney Film Festival

artsHub | Sydney Film Festival announces shortlist for FOXTEL Documentary finalists.

New exhibition explores society's inti...

New exhibition explores society's intimate desires

artsHub | Goodtime Studios will host the collaboration of two young artists, Steve Lees and Stephanie Mermigas, as they explore society’s intimate desires in an exhibition titled Sex, Lies & Candy.

Double Happy to receive Peter Rasmusse...

Double Happy to receive Peter Rasmussen Award

artsHub | Sydney Film Festival 2012 announces Justin Wright as winner of prestigious Peter Rasmussen Innovation Award.

Sydney Film Festival Talks

Sydney Film Festival Talks

artsHub | When you’ve just about had enough of sitting in a dark room and would prefer to engage in some film events that can talk back, head to some of the interesting talks on offer as part of the Sydney Film Festival program.

Triple J and NIMA team up to unearth t...

Triple J and NIMA team up to unearth talent

artsHub | A collaboration between Triple J and the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA) seeks to discover new indigenous talent and offer new acts the opportunity to break into the mainstream music industry.

Short film Cockatoo selected for estee...

Short film Cockatoo selected for esteemed festival

artsHub | The Australian flickerfest winner, Cockatoo has been announced as a participating feature of the prestigious North American festival, CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival.

See the music at SFF

See the music at SFF

artsHub | Now in its sixth year, Sounds on Screen will once again return to Sydney Film Festival screens with its eclectic selection of films about music and musicians.

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