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Rights issue forces late season change at Malthouse and Belvoir
An unforeseen issue with the rights to The Philadelphia Story means the planned co-production will not be staged in 2014.
More than Ten Days on the Island
The biennial Tasmanian festival launched its new brand this week, marking a major shift in programming and community engagement.
Turning it up to 11: live music action plan launched
A plan to support live music in Sydney was launched this week, but can it overcome decades of neglect?
Turning the tables: youth theatre for adult audiences
Once dismissed as worthy but unprofessional, theatre made by young people is increasingly moving onto our main stages.
What makes a good Arts Minister?
Industry knowledge? Passion? Political nous? Australian arts identities discuss the skills needed in such a role.
Youth arts orgs lose out in funding cuts
Arts Queensland has cut triennial funding for a range of youth arts organisations, including peak body Youth Arts Queensland.
Channel Nine continues arts sponsorship push
Brisbane Film Festival and WA Screen Academy join Nine’s list of partners alongside Adelaide Fringe and Adelaide Film Festival.
Students a-twitter as Monash Uni shakes up Bachelor of Performing Arts degree
Social media fans the rumour mill, but the future of Monash's Bachelor of Performing Arts is brighter than first feared.
$1.6 million to showcase Australian performing arts to the world
Presenters and producers from around the globe will converge on the Brisbane Powerhouse in February for APAM 2014.
Lepage, locals, and insect sex: Adelaide Festival's 2014 program unveiled
David Sefton’s new festival features everyone from Isabella Rossellini to Matthew Barney, and just a dash of synchronicity.