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Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025 award nominees announced
Nine shows are in the running for MICF’s Most Outstanding Show award this year; nominations for Best Newcomer were also…
Laugh your cares away at Brisbane Comedy Festival 2025
Like a swarm of LOLcusts, the country’s best comedians – and local talents aplenty – are about to descend on…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of appointments and departures in the Australian arts sector.
Simply the best: ‘TINA – A Tropical Love Story’ celebrates the late, great Tina Turner
Everyone has their own Tina story, says First Nations performer Ben Graetz, who’s sharing his – and sharing the spotlight…
Sydney Festival seeks Creative Producer – First Nations, as Jake Nash prepares to move on
Sydney Festival’s Creative Artist in Residence Jacob (Jake) Nash will depart after the 2026 Blak Out program; a new role…
La Boite Encores brings the 100-year-old company’s past to vivid life
Brisbane’s La Boite Theatre has announced the titles of 10 plays selected for its 10-week Encores play reading series.
From Coachella to the Sunshine Coast: exploring the impact of Desert X at REMIX Academy
Jenny Gil, Executive Director of the outdoor sculpture biennale Desert X, is flying from California to Australia to discuss her…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of appointments and departures in the Australian arts sector – and, sometimes, further afield.
Comedy review: Garry Starr: Classic Penguins, Beckett Theatre, MICF 2025
Brilliant, in-your-face clowning that leans heavily into the concept of enthusiastic consent.
Darwin Symphony Orchestra prepares for its first regional NT tour in a decade
This month, DSO is travelling across the NT to perform in three different locations, including a festival concert under the…