Performing Arts
Off the road: why Australian roadies are at breaking point
Roadies are responsible for getting touring bands on and off stage, and around the country. They’re also at much greater…
Zombies, screen representation and the rise of Japanese indie films
Entering its 22nd year, the Japanese Film Festival has evolved to become Australia’s gateway to a world of cinema that…
Strengthening the status of the artist
NAVA’s Esther Anatolitis turns to UNESCO and Canadian legislation with the Status of the Artist Act as a guiding model…
On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
National Portrait Gallery appoints female director, Ausdance National appoints new Executive Director, Michelle Guthrie pushed from top ABC job, and…
Changing the way we think about audio accessibility
From audio dramas to documentary, a number of podcasts are breaking with convention when it comes to accessibility by offering…
Ministerial meddling in arts funding met by sector outrage
NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin went against Create NSW recommendations and reallocated $404,000 in funding, earmarked for 11 organisations and…
Applause: latest funding and awards announced
Hurford Hardwood Portrait Prize People’s Choice Award winner announced, shortlist for NSW and Artspace Visual Arts Fellowship revealed, Rigg Design…
Review: 19 Weeks, Melbourne Fringe
A courageous and necessary autobiographical work that takes a look at human fragility, vulnerability and the taboo of abortion.
How philanthropy is encouraging creative risk-taking behind the scenes
As arts funding becomes harder to obtain, the role of philanthropy in supporting the creative developments of more challenging projects…
Review: Stalker the Musical, Depot Theatre
STALKER THE MUSICAL. It’s an arresting title. Slightly misleading though and the audience’s disambiguation of the word is all part…