David Burton

David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.

David Burton's Latest Articles

Arts Queensland has announced the reciepients of its flagship Organisational Fund.
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Arts Queensland reveals recipients of Organisations Fund: more money, same players

Arts Queensland's latest round of the organisations fund represents an essentially unchanged landscape for the next four years.

Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell in Anyone But You. Image: Sony Pictures Entertainment.
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Sydney Sweeney is the new 'it' girl: redefining star pressure in 2025

Sydney Sweeney's 'it' girl status builds on producing work, savvy business deals and self defined fame.

The Australian band, The Wiggles, who utilise YouTube to connect with their audience.
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YouTube youth ban: how Australia’s new rules could reshape kids’ content creation

Australia’s YouTube youth ban will make the country one of the strictest markets globally for underage social media.

A woman sits in front of a laptop, perhaps browsing OnlyFans.
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OnlyFans for Australian artists: Lil Tay’s $1 million scandalous splash

Lil Tay’s OnlyFans windfall prompts Australian artists to weigh both promise and pitfalls.

Dancing With the Stars draws in massive audiences. But does it help the dance sector? Image: Seven Australia.
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Does Dancing with the Stars help or harm the local dance scene?

What does the visibility of Dancing with the Stars mean for Australian dance as an art form?

A series of inflatable bubbles celebrating the Tour de France.
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Tour de France inspires a surge of cycling-themed art installations and illustrations

As the Tour de France Femmes powers through its 2025 stages, artists and cities continue to celebrate cycling’s cultural legacy…

Tomorrowland Australia is set to be one of the largest festivals in the annual calendar. Image: Jessey Bijl.
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Tomorrowland Australia: electronic music festival coming to Melbourne in 2026

What does Tomorrowland Australia mean for Australian artists, audiences and the live music economy?

Image: Ben Blennerhassett on Unsplash.
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Triple J Hottest 100 poll reveals Australia is growing up

From INXS to The Veronicas, Triple J’s all-time Hottest 100 celebrates the changing sound and audience of Australian music

A photo of INXS, the Australian band that has six men.
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Would INXS make it today? Rethinking the rise of Aussie icons

As INXS tops Triple J’s all-time Aussie songs list, it’s worth asking: could a band like theirs still break through…

Protestors gather outside ANU.
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Outrage as ANU announces cuts to School of Music

As ANU signals changes to its School of Music, national arts education leaders warn of long-term damage to the sector.

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