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Mainstage theatre struggles in diversity stakes, claims new report
Anecdotal evidence has long suggested a cultural imbalance on our main stages; a new independent report attempts to provide quantitative…
‘It gets harder’: Tim Winton on writing
The author of Cloudstreet offers insights into the writing life and reflects on the differences between writing for the page…
How Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s 70th anniversary is driving its future
The dynamic program of concerts and events programmed for the anniversary year also celebrates a new era for the orchestra.
Is Queensland the next creative state?
Since 2006, the number of Queenslanders whose main occupation is a cultural one has increased by 9%, with most of…
In Blackrock, graduate students cross to the dark side
Fresh talents from QUT Creative Industries star in La Boite’s new production of this powerful play about mateship and toxic…
Dead white males and gay dancers: challenging stereotypes part two
If you think that classical music is all about dead white males, or that there’s something unmanly about male ballet…
New award recognises value of arts journalism
At a time when mainstream media coverage of the arts continues to shrink, the nation’s foremost journalism awards have at…
My Fair Lady
Opera Australia and John Frost’s nostalgic recreation of the original Broadway production is poorly suited to the cavernous Regent Theatre.
From opera to fringe: challenging art form stereotypes
Opera is expensive and elitist, while 'fringe' is code for 'second rate'. Why to do such stereotypes endure?
Latest Australia Council round distributes $7.2 million
The February funding round supports projects by 158 individual artists, 36 groups of artists, and 76 arts organisations.