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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.
Learning from our art mistakes
We learn by failing, but rarely talk about it. Here, artists and arts workers from diverse sectors reflect on what…
Industrial action threatens The Australian Ballet
Enterprise bargaining negotiations between dancers and management have seen MEAA Equity called in to assist.
State Opera AD resigns abruptly
Personal reasons have been cited for the Artistic Director’s unexpected departure.
Melbourne Talam
The MTC’s latest Education production places seldom-seen lives on the mainstage.
On the road: why you need to be strategic about touring
Whether venturing around the country or overseas, planning a long-term touring strategy needs careful consideration.
Government support for community radio good for the arts
The federal government has increased funding for the community radio sector by $6.1 million over two years.
Equity developing new agreement for indie theatre
The unique challenges of the independent sector are driving the development of a new agreement by the actors' union.
Vale Michael Gurr, honoured across art and politics
Michael Gurr was an important Australian playwright, a speechwriter, and committed to social justice. He has died at the age…