Performing Arts

New public funding model: investment not subsidy
Buoyed by the success of MONA Tasmania is proposing restructuring arts funding, with less emphasis on grants and more on…

Katia & Marielle Labeque
The Labeque sisters stole the crowd's hearts for a one night only performance at the Melbourne Festival.

All That Is Wrong
A Belgian production directed by Alexander Devriendt takes on Melbourne Festival this year.

Homebake 2013 cancelled
Poor ticket sales and a fan backlash over the event changing its venue and format have led to the festival's…

Live streaming takes theatre to the bush
600 kids are scheduled to enjoy a single performance in a 90-seat theatre thanks to live streaming.

Bus money to overcome arts barrier
The cost of travel is the most significant inhibitor to arts experience for schools but an initiative plans to change…

A funny thing happened on the way to iTunes
Australian stand-up comedy has been very successful on DVD; will it have the same success online?

Willoughby Young Composer Award Winner Announced
An Australian composer inspired by poetry has won this year's Willoughby Young Composer Award.

Programming based on age a ‘death sentence’
Arts organisations need to be pragmatic when it comes to programming based on the increasing baby boomer demographic.

Stage and TV partnership creates major new playwriting commission
The production team behind 'Go Back to Where You Came From' is backing a new writing commission for independent Aussie…