Performing Arts

South Australian election: who has the best arts policy?
With the South Australian election looming this weekend, ArtsHub runs the ruler over the major parties' arts policies.

'If the Sydney Biennale doesn’t need Transfield’s money, why should they be asking for ours?'
The full text of the letter Minister for the Arts Brandis sent the Australia Council warning it off funding the…

Proven performer to start new role
Youth-focused theatre company appoints candidate with diverse experience.

Fat Freddy's Drop
With each member taking turns to rile the audience with passionate displays of stagecraft, the band left the crowd exhilarated.

Sydney Opera House vs Arts Centre Melbourne
The nation’s two biggest performing arts venues occupy landmark buildings but account for them in quite different ways.

Former child soldier receives inaugural arts scholarship
The Arts & Cultural Development Scholarship for Refugee Youth was made possible by a generous bequest.

Biennale boycott backlash: vicious ingratitude or valid critique?
Does money have a taint? That’s the question many in the arts community are asking as the Biennale splits with…

Generous opportunity for mid-career artists
Nominations are open for one of the most desirable gigs a mid-career artists can get.

New Chair for the Australian Festival of Chamber Music
The annual Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Townsville has announced the appointment of their new chairperson.

Spotify & Ministry of Sound settle copyright claim
Users can no longer search for playlists on Spotifty after Ministry of Sound alleged the lists constitute a copyright breach.