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Bendigo poised for cultural boom
A new 1000-seat theatre is expected to have significant flow-on effects for the regional Victorian city’s arts ecology.
Small cities constrain experimentation
Artists outside Melbourne and Sydney feel more pressure to play it safe while investing in educating audiences.
Conflict resolution for artists and arts workers
Conflict is inevitable in a sector where collaboration is common and being an artist doesn’t always lead to creative solutions.
Wrapping up the National Dance Forum
Physical communication, learning from sport’s successes, and a focus on inclusion and diversity were highlights of NDF 2015.
Indigenous artists challenge dance sector over lack of representation
Participants at the National Dance Forum challenged the sector over its failure to adequately support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
Suicide risk increased by working in the arts
Sound technicians, roadies & stage crews may be more at risk of depression and suicide than their peers according to…
Adelaide Festival Centre to receive $90 million upgrade
Work will start later this year on increasing access points, technical upgrades, and better integrating the Centre with its riverbank…
Castlemaine State Festival – opening weekend
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Castlemaine State Festival is one of regional Victoria’s treasures.
Sydney Symphony to play ‘The Planets’ for a global audience
The inaugural Concert for the Planet links environmental concerns with strategies to develop audiences online.
Major events under review
White Night, Winter Masterpieces and other blockbusters are under review in an attempt to keep Victorian tourism competitive.