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Greek-Australian poet Π.O. wins 2024 Patrick White Literary Award
A champion of performance poetry and spoken word as well as his fellow poets, Π.O. has been honoured for his…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
ArtsHub's weekly round-up of comings and goings in the Australian arts sector.
So you want my arts job: Venue Technical Manager
If you possess a broad range of technical skills, are calm under pressure and can solve problems creatively, then being…
Stephen Fry: Art is complex, terrifying, dangerous and wonderful – and quite useless
English author, actor and raconteur Stephen Fry explains why art is like wine and how he makes people smile as…
Fontaines DC, PJ Harvey and Hania Rani announced as first acts for Perth Festival 2025
Contemporary music will play a significant role in the 2025 Perth Festival, judging by the first three acts announced for…
La Boite Theatre celebrates 100 years of Queensland stories in 2025
For its centenary season, La Boite Theatre has programmed four mainstage productions and a 10-part play-reading series celebrating past productions.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings, including a changing of CEOs at SALA and a new…
Top 3 tips for emerging directors
From the Archives and first published in 2019: From independent theatre to the mainstage, directors from around the country offer…
Vale Ollie Olsen, an innovative electronic artist who painted with sound
The endlessly curious musical pioneer Ollie Olsen died this week aged 66.
Stephen Page and William Barton collaborate for Sydney Dance Company’s 2025 season
The fruits of Sydney Dance Company’s annual New Breed showcase of emerging choreographic talent, as well as new works by…