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Dark Mofo 2025: the art of screaming and a literal car crash
Featuring artistic provocations, free visual art experiences and a number of exclusive international acts, the program for Dark Mofo 2025…

Festival of Voices celebrates 20 years of community through song
The 20th anniversary Festival of Voices program honours the past while looking firmly to the future.

Sequins, champagne and passion: Adelaide Cabaret Festival launches its 2025 program
Virginia Gay tells ArtsHub about some of the many highlights of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival’s 25th anniversary edition.

Wellbeing tips for surviving a gruelling festival season Part 2: Melbourne International Comedy Festival
How do comedians, clowns, cabaret artists and festival directors juggle self-care with the rigours of MICF?

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
ArtsHub’s weekly round-up of who’s going where and who’s leaving which role in the Australian cultural sector.

Federal Budget 2025-26: how does it benefit the arts?
The new Budget offers little in the way of arts sector-specific support, leaving many peak bodies disappointed.

On the move: latest arts sector appointments and departures
ArtsHub’s weekly round-up of who’s going where and who’s leaving what role in the Australian cultural landscape.

Adelaide Festival and Adelaide Fringe celebrate big numbers as Mad March wraps up
A six-figure surplus is projected for Adelaide Festival, while Adelaide Fringe expects to sell a million tickets for the third…

World-class theatre comes to the Gold Coast
Australian playwright Suzie Miller’s acclaimed play about the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg will soon play a short season at HOTA.

Wellbeing tips for surviving a gruelling festival season Part 1: Adelaide Fringe
How do artists and arts workers juggle self-care with the rigours of Adelaide Fringe, including heatwaves, late nights and gigging…