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New youth orchestra founded in Western Sydney
A new youth orchestra recently launched in Western Sydney is the first step in establishing a professional orchestra for the…
On the Move: Latest sector appointments
Victorian Opera AD to step down, new General Manager joins Women’s Circus, and more.
Hate crime inspires new oratorio
The 50th anniversary of the drowning of Dr Duncan will be commemorated in a new composition at this year’s Adelaide…
The rebuilding of Circus Oz begins
A representative of the newly appointed Circus Oz Board speaks with ArtsHub about the company’s immediate future.
New era begins at Circus Oz
'Reports of our death have been greatly exaggerated,' the company said in a media statement on Wednesday night.
Playwrights gather for national festival
The inaugural Australian Playwrights’ Festival takes place in Paddington NSW next month.
On the move: Latest sector appointments
New Chairs for Australian Festival of Chamber Music and Brink Productions, Barking Spider Visual Theatre restructures, and more.
Arts orgs disappointed as funding reality sinks in
A lack of indexation coupled with static funding for another four years has distressed some Victorian organisations. Others are celebrating.
Barbican Centre appoints Arts Centre Melbourne’s Claire Spencer as inaugural CEO
After more than seven years at Arts Centre Melbourne, Spencer is leaving to run the largest performing arts centre in…
New dance company aims to strengthen career pathways
Great Southern Dance intends to strengthen career paths for Tasmanian dancers and reflect the island’s unique history and geography.