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Iconic parade returns for Melbourne Fringe’s 40th anniversary
Last held in 2001, the Fringe Parade & Lygon St Block Party will be held in Carlton in October.
On the move: Latest sector appointments
Polyglot farewells Artistic Director, Sydney Writers Festival and Darwin Festival announce new Artistic Directors, and more.
8 Australian graphic novels everyone should read
Whether you're new to comic books or looking to expand your reading list beyond the Big Two (Marvel and DC),…
Discover a secret side of Sydney and music under the stars
Night at the Barracks is a brand new arts and music festival held on a former army parade ground at…
Changing cultural narratives by sparking public conversation
The 2022 BLEACH* Festival is not only commissioning new work, it’s changing the way locals and visitors alike perceive and…
New Artistic Director for Victorian Opera
Stuart Maunder AM is moving states and companies, farewelling State Opera South Australia to lead the flagship Victorian company.
On the move: Latest sector appointments
New Executive Director for Arts North West, Reimagining Museums and Collections Director appointed at University of Melbourne, and more.
Discovery of WW1 graphic novel might re-write history books
A German cartoonist’s account of life in an Australian WWI internment camp is being claimed as the world’s first-known autobiographical…
Greener music industry the focus of new environmental guide
Sound Country is a step-by-step guide for musicians and bands keen to reduce their carbon footprint and bring fans along…
On the Move: Latest sector appointments
Meet SALA’s new Chair, YIRRAMBOI Festival announces new leaders, Elder Conservatorium of Music appoints Director, and more.