Poetry & Spoken Word
Writers seek solidarity in lockdowns
Surviving lockdown isn’t easy, but some Western Sydney writers believe reading the stories of people from diverse backgrounds can help…
63 orgs share $20M in latest RISE round
A new Australian musical based on cult 90s TV series Round the Twist is among the projects to be funded.
Opportunities and Awards Wrap
Call outs for the Helen Anne Bell Award for Women Poets, National Arts and Disability Awards, Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants…
New month-long program bins outdated perceptions about poetry
The inaugural 2021 Poetry Month takes to social media and international exchange to update poetry's pedestrian acceptance as vital, diverse…
Poetry with Bruce and Bunjil
Writer Paul Mitchell's understanding of spirituality changed when he was brought into a poetry workshop with Bruce Pascoe.
COVID concerns force Emerging Writers Festival online
To combat the challenges of COVID-19, the EWF will once again operate digitally.
How festivals are coming out of COVID
After 2020’s postponements, festivals are back with a renewed focus on the local, exciting audiences across the nation.
Arts sponsorship raises ethical questions
Can Perth have an ethical and sustainable Fringe Festival?
Australian poetry month to honour our best
To be held in August every year, a new month-long national celebration of Australian poets has been created by Red…
Feminism, caregiving, and the importance of community during COVID-19
After the social isolation COVID-19 has caused, this year's All About Women Festival will provide a space for people to…