Richard Watts

Richard Watts OAM is ArtsHub's National Performing Arts Editor; he also presents the weekly program SmartArts on Three Triple R FM. Richard is a life member of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, a Melbourne Fringe Festival Living Legend, and was awarded the 2019 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards' Facilitator's Prize in early 2020. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Green Room Awards Association in 2021, and a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in June 2024. Photo: Fiona Hamilton. Follow Richard on Bluesky @richardthewatts.bsky.social and Instagram @richard.l.watts

Richard Watts's Latest Articles

A colourful array of pinwheels spin in the breeze.
News

On the move: latest sector appointments

La Boite appoints new AD, QSO appoints Chief Executive, Executive Producer joins OzAsia, and more.

News

Voss opera returns after 30 years in the wilderness

Based on Patrick White’s novel, the operatic adaptation has not been staged in Australia since 1990.

Opinions & Analysis

Heartstopper is the queer TV show we need right now

As LGBTQIA+ people face renewed hostility, this sweetly affirming Netflix series celebrates young queer love with humour and warmth.

Career Advice

Exit interview: Leanne Glover, WASO

Technological changes have placed greater pressure on orchestral musicians in recent years, according to Leanne Glover, the outgoing Principal Cor…

Sponsored

Reconnecting with community through song

A celebration of exquisite voices and the uplifting power of song, Festival of Voices features choirs from across Australia and…

Features

How to make your tour greener

A new toolkit will help performing arts companies reduce the environmental impact of their tours.

News

On the move: Latest sector appointments

New Chair at Craft Victoria, two new Heads of Practice join Australia Council, and more.

News

Vale Ken West

The father of Australia’s alternative music festivals died in his sleep on Thursday aged 64.

A vivid green laser beam almost a kilometre long shines above the Yarra River at night.
Features

How COVID cancellations can enrich a festival

A festival three years in the making, RISING offers multiple entry points for people unfamiliar with contemporary arts experiences.

News

On the move: Latest sector appointments

New leadership team for Black Swan, Australian National Maritime Museum's new Director, and more.

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