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Regional and Remote Music Summit headed to NSW in 2025
Following its successful Darwin debut this month, the Summit’s second iteration will be held in regional NSW next year.
Mitchell Butel announced as STC’s new Artistic Director
After leading State Theatre Company South Australia for the past six years, Butel returns to Sydney to lead the company…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings.
Melbourne Fringe cooks up a creative storm
Free food and entertainment are just some of the many events on offer at the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Festival.
The festival at the junction of artistic innovation and tourism KPIs
Government support from Events Tasmania instead of Arts Tasmania in no way prevents Junction from offering a strong cultural program…
Queensland Theatre axes entire run of hit Broadway play
The Australian premiere season of Selina Fillinger’s 'POTUS' has been cancelled outright, the day after its postponed opening night.
Adelaide Festival AD quits to take up government job
Ruth Mackenzie has stepped down as Artistic Director of Adelaide Festival in order to oversee the development and delivery of…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of comings and goings in the Australian arts sector.
Queensland Ballet announces shock departure of Artistic Director
Leanne Benjamin OBE AM has abruptly departed Queensland Ballet, having only commenced as Artistic Director earlier this year.
Active participation an emerging trend at Sydney Fringe 2024
Why just watch an arts event when you can take part in it?