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

Nagi, a middle-aged Japanese-Australian woman with black hair, in a kitchen cooking and smiling at the camera. She is making plagiarism claims against another cookbook author.
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Baking bad: what a cookbook stoush tells us about creative plagiarism

When does inspiration become 'plagiarism'? The latest stoush between famed cookbook authors serves as an important case study.

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5 reasons why running your own performing arts school might be your best career move yet

Channel your love for the performing arts in a new direction, and nurture the creative dreams of the next generation…

Building an artist network can be tricky. New platforms are providing opportunities. Image: Alina Grubnyak on Unsplash.
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Building an artist network to break through the social media noise

As social media marketing reaches its endgame, artists are searching for new ways to build their network and market their…

A photograph of the iconic 'Hollywood' sign on Mount Lee, above Beachwood Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains of California. President Trump's abrupt announcment of massive tariffs on foreign films could have deep impacts in all of Australian arts.
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Trump's tariffs on film sends shockwaves through Australian arts industry

Preident Trump's sudden announcement last week poses a dramatic threat to the entire Australian arts sector, but detail is still…

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir and Brisbane Pride Choir are just two of the featured choirs that will take part in the mass choral event at Melt Festival.
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United in voice: Melt Festival launches 1000 Voices project

Registration is now open for the public to participate in 1000 Voices for Melt Festival – a massed choral event.

Two panels. On the left is a woman wearing a red to[. She has short white hair. On the right is the cover of her book, 'My name is Emilia Del Valle". The title is written over a silhouette of a woman in profile. My Name is Emilia Del Valle, Isabel Allende.
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Book review: My Name is Emilia Del Valle, Isabel Allende

The renowned author's latest book echoes her past works.

AI software like ChatGPT offers both challenges and benefits for arts professionals. Image: ChatGPT
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5 ways ChatGPT can help artists practise their craft

While the concerns around AI software like ChatGPT and art rage on, the technology offers some uniquely powerful tools for…

Tony Burke may remain Arts Minister, promising an extension of its Revive policy. The photo shows a photo of Australian Prime Minister Albanese seated at his desk, hands folded on the desk in front of him.

What to expect in the arts from Labor's landslide win and second term

In the wake of their landslide win, what can Australians expect for the next three years of Arts policy? Arts…

King Stingray's Theo Dimathaya Burarrwanga and Roy Kellaway took home prizes at the APRA Music Awards 2025. Credit: Lucinda Goodwin
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APRA Music Awards 2025 celebrate Kylie Minogue and Australian talent

The APRA Music Awards featured Australia's best and brightest music talent, along with recognition of several breakthrough artists.

Sarah Snook and others have been nominated in the Tony Awards for their work on the acclaimed 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'. Image: supplied.
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Making history: Sarah Snook and Dorian Gray sweep through Tony Award nominations

In a history-making moment, Sydney Theatre Company's production of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' has received six nominations at this…

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