Madeleine Swain

Madeleine Swain is ArtsHub’s managing editor. Originally from England where she trained as an actor, she has over 30 years’ experience as a writer, editor and film reviewer in print, television, radio and online. She is also currently President of JOY Media and Chair of the Board.

Madeleine Swain's Latest Articles

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Spreading the word – reaching the right artists at the right time to amplify your art prize announcement

When targeting your art prize announcement, be like a shark – laser focused and swimming in the right part of…

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Providing a pathway to the ultimate art form – Opera for All

The Opera for All concerts are being seen all over the globe. This week it was Melbourne's turn.

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Celebrating the art that promotes positive change

The Environmental Art and Design Prize is open to all Australians, with two main awards and more cash prizes.

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Creative sector leaders in Australia Day Honours 2025

A number of prominent figures in the arts sector have been recognised in this year's Australia Day Honours List, which…

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

ArtsHub’s weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings.

left panel is a headshot of a middle aged Caucasian woman with short cropped blonde hair resting her chin on her right hand, wearing a black round neck shirt against a red backdrop. On the right is a book cover of the bottom half of some black stockinged legs wearing black lace up boots standing in yellow fallen leaves and the words Grace and Marigold in white at the top
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Book review: Grace and Marigold, Mira Robertson

A moving and intriguing period novel of awakenings and secrets that strikes true.

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Book review: Sonny Boy, Al Pacino

The Oscar-winning actor looks back on his life and career to reveal how he left the Bronx to hit the…

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Vale James Simpson

The musical director, arranger and orchestrator was described as 'a remarkable, talented, humble, passionate, kind soul' by Casey Donovan.

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Festive felicitations one and all

Gina Rinehart meant that some of our Christmases came early this year. The Namitjira portrait saga was the gift that…

Left panel a middle aged woman Noni Hazlehurst, sits with arms folded in front of a nature backdrop. She is wearing a grey and white patterned top and has longish grey hair. On the right panel is a blue book with the same person's face on it. Dropping the Mask
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Book review: Dropping the Mask, Noni Hazlehurst

The Logie Hall of Famer shares her life and career from 'wide-eyed Pollyanna' to today.

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