Performing Arts

Independent artists angered by Minister for the Arts
The independent and small-to-medium sector have reacted angrily to comments from Senator Brandis suggesting they have no accountability and do…

Danza Viva
The dancers are all trained in classical ballet and Spanish styles, and this can be seen in their grace, stamina…

New funding for the Australian Museum – but is it sustainable?
Australia's oldest museum has announced an upgrade courtesy of the NSW government.

Why we buy e-books but still borrow print
What place do ebooks – hold in the reading behaviour of Australia’s 10 million public library borrowers?

All ages gigs return to Victoria
After a 20 year absence, all-ages shows are set to make a comeback following changes to Victoria’s Liquor Control Reform…

Calls to review peak body funding
Service organisations and peak bodies are essential to the ecology of the sector but funding is haphazard and opaque.

Rare chance to join the Convent
For an arts organisation in need of studio space this vacancy may be the answer to a fervent prayer.

Idea too dangerous for festival
Sydney Opera House has cancelled a talk by Muslim writer and activist who claims he is the victim of censorship.

Lianna Haroutounian to replace Iveri in Otello
The Armenian soprano will make her debut with Opera Australia in July, in the role of Desdemona.

Brisbane Festival unveils 2014 program
Noel Staunton’s fifth and final Brisbane Festival features circus, theatre and Indigenous arts, bookended by American culture.