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Push for Senate inquiry into Budget AusCo cuts
Australia's peak arts bodies have called for a Senate Inquiry into cuts to the Australia Council budget, a push backed…
Wesley Enoch announced as Sydney Festival’s new director
After five years at QTC, Enoch will take over from Lieven Bertels as Festival Director for a three-year tenure from…
Perseverance pays off for Melbourne Cabaret Festival
After six years of lobbying while operating on the smell of an oily rag, state funding for the festival has…
Greens appoint Bandt to arts portfolio
The MP for Melbourne was appointed as arts spokesperson on Monday and has already gone on the attack.
Vale John Pinder
Renowned for his support of Australian comedy and circus, and closely involved with multiple festivals, Pinder passed away on Tuesday.
Victorian arts funding: No black hole, just a slow-burning star
The Shadow Arts Minister claims there's a $13.5 million cut to arts funding but the industry says arts funding for…
Artists respond to budget cuts by offering free tickets
Finucane & Smith’s upcoming Collingwood season is #FREEFORARTISTS.
The changing face of cabaret
In the last 15 years, cabaret has grown from a niche art form to mainstream entertainment. We find out why,…
Majors benefit from Brandis top-up
While controversy rages over the Budget diversion of funding from the Australia Council, the Ministry has provided extra funding for…
Dance protests draw national attention to budget cuts
Artists across Australia engaged in a mass dance action to highlight concerns over Senator Brandis’ cuts to the Australia Council.