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A Large Attendance In The Antechamber review: Brian Lipson makes a timely return for Rising
Twenty-six years after its debut, Brian Lipson’s acclaimed A Large Attendance In The Antechamber is back in Melbourne for Rising.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
This week’s Australian arts sector appointments include new Chairs at The Song Room and the Art Gallery South Australia Foundation.
Darwin Festival announces 2026 program
Artistic Director Kate Fell’s final Darwin Festival features cult alt-rock band TISM alongside an array of new cross-cultural and First…
$100,000 dance fellowship announced by Shaun Parker & Company
Beau Dean Riley Smith is the inaugural recipient of the Shaun Parker & Company Choreographic Fellowship.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
This week’s arts sector appointments include moves to replace La Boite’s outgoing Artistic Director, plus a swathe of new board…
Pride and Prejudice review: Bloomshed’s satirical take is a perfect delight
With Mr Bennet played by a wilting houseplant, exaggeration is the name of the game in this hilarious production of…
Melbourne Fringe rejects artists’ requests for A Fair Cut
An open letter calling on Melbourne Fringe to improve the agreements with artists at this year's festival been rejected, however…
Community radio delivers $153 million to Australian music economy
Community radio stations broadcast more than double the volume of local music played by commercial networks, according to a new…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
This week’s arts sector appointments include a new CEO at Adelaide Fringe.
Federal Budget 2026-27: Opposition, Greens and A New Approach assess arts funding
The Shadow Arts Minister, the Greens and arts think tank A New Approach add their responses to the 2026-27 Federal…