David Burton
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Managing your IP in the arts: a practical guide to help you stay safe
Artists are often rich in ideas but poor in IP protection. Here’s how to fix that.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of appointments and departures in the Australian arts sector.
Propel Youth Arts WA announces closure, blames policy failure
Propel Youth Arts, the peak youth arts body for WA, will shut down after more than 20 years, citing WA…
The TikTokification of classical music
Young musicians are trading the concert hall for the scroll, using short-form video to reshape the future of classical music…
Bendigo Art Gallery prepares for $45 million redevelopment
The Bendigo Art Gallery will close for two years as expansion and infrastructure upgrades begin in 2026
State Library of Queensland withdraws $15,000 Fellowship from First Nations writer over Gaza post
Fellowship cancellation by State Library of Queensland raises questions about artistic freedom, political interference and the future of First Nations…
Darwin Festival 2025 announces Guy Sebastian and L.A.B as opening acts
Two nights of music will launch this year’s Darwin Festival, with a mix of national and international names and Territory…
David Attenborough at 99: A legacy of ocean advocacy
As the environmental titan Sir David Attenborough celebrates another milestone, what can the arts learn from his lifelong commitment to…
The mushroom case and the allure of true crime in podcasting
A high-profile case underscores the popularity – and ethical complexity – of true crime storytelling.
Remote artists to gather in Sydney for 2025 National Indigenous Art Fair
The National Indigenous Art Fair brings First Nations artists from across the continent together on Gadigal Land in July.