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Singing in the winter dark: Festival of Voices returns for 2024
Hobart’s original winter festival returns with a program featuring everything from US R&B star Macy Gray and choral workshops to…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
STC AD to step down and more news about arts sector roles from around the country.
David Walsh pulls the plug on summer festival Mona Foma
The festival’s most recent edition was ‘a poorly attended artistic triumph,’ according to Mona owner and founder David Walsh.
Castlemaine State Festival enters voluntary administration
After suffering heavy losses in 2023, the future of the long-running regional arts festival is currently unknown.
Community, celebration and stars: Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2024
Artistic Director Virgina Gay describes the tone of her inaugural Adelaide Cabaret Festival and enthuses about some of the program…
Mapping uncharted waters: getting to grips with AI in the creative industries
Presented by AFTRS, the 2024 Digital Futures Summit: AI and the Creative Horizon is a free online forum exploring the…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
A state gallery director steps down, arts precinct welcomes new CEO, and more arts sector comings and goings.
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Exit interview: Tim Newth AM, Tracks Dance Company
From active listening to rethinking what it means to be an Australian artist, Tim Newth reflects on a 35-year practice…
New festival brings the beauty of bel canto to Brisbane
Opera Queensland’s Brisbane Bel Canto celebrates the quintessential operatic form with a series of exacting and beautiful works that showcase…