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Breaking news: Critical Stages goes into liquidation
The Board of Critical Stages Touring has placed the company into liquidation, with the company ceasing to trade and staff…
Musician returns Order Of Australia medal over Voice referendum result
Shane Howard, the singer-songwriter of ‘Solid Rock, Sacred Ground’, has returned his Order of Australia medal in protest at the…
Don Dunstan’s legacy lives on for Adelaide Festival Centre’s 50th anniversary
Public conversations exploring the influence of the arts and the legacy of Don Dunstan will be held as part of…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Print Council of Australia welcomes new Director, a new Chair for Adelaide Contemporary Experimental, and more.
Vale Cal Wilson
New Zealand-born, Australian adopted comedian Cal Wilson was one of the kindest and most genuine people in comedy, and will…
Phantom’s Sarah Brightman to star in new Australian production of Sunset Boulevard
‘All right Mr DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up’: Brightman to play deranged silent picture star Norma Desmond in lavish…
National summit aims to strengthen Australian circus sector
Next week 200 delegates will attend the Australian Circus Summit at NICA, which will also be the venue for a…
On the move: latest sector appointments
Yirra Yaakin farewells long-serving GM, MAV announces new Chair, and more arts appointments news.
Vale Jacqueline Dark
The 'indefatigably upbeat' Australian mezzo-soprano died this week, aged just 55.
How a year-round festival programming plan aims to offer arts workers greater job security
By rolling out a range of special projects year-round, Perth Festival aims to provide more secure longer-term contracts for staff…