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Spiegeltent gone, jobs axed as Arts Centre Melbourne faces budget blowout
Spiegeltent is gone and artistic programming is set to suffer at Melbourne's flagship venue as the troubled organisation undertakes significant…

Audience development: turning the launch into an art form
Dunking machines, art installations and a goat – is this the secret to a great season launch?

Brandis announced as Arts Minister
Senator George Brandis has been appointed as Australia’s new Minister for the Arts – but will he have time for…

MTC targets women directors, audience diversity in 2014
The company's 2014 season features a new partnership with Multicultural Arts Victoria and its inaugural Women Directors' Program.

Namatjira project will bring first Indigenous citizen to UK
Two of Albert Namatjira’s grandchildren will travel to London with Big hART’s award-winning production in November.

Was Penny pushed? Arts Vic director resigns
Penny Hutchinson steps down as arts body head as allegations surface of government interference in funding decisions.

Breaking out of the multicultural ghetto
Multiculturalism is not a feelgood word to all the culturally diverse artists meeting at the Kultour Gathering at Brisbane Multicultural…

Name change follows artist's departure from Back to Back project
An eleventh hour name change to a forthcoming work from Back to Back Theatre reflects the uncertain nature of devised…

Could you make more money doing kids shows?
The Wiggles made it look easy, but what are the realities of making a living from children’s entertainment?

Diversity takes centre stage in Griffin's 2014 season
Lee Lewis’s inaugural program as Artistic Director explores the breadth and depth of the Australian experience.