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 2021 he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Green Room Awards Association. Most recently, Richard received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in June 2024. Follow him on Twitter: @richardthewatts

Richard Watts's Latest Articles

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MSO’s new Chief Conductor wants to make music for all

Having been exposed to the power of music as a child, Jaime MartĂ­n is determined to share that gift with…

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How to monetise digital events

Co-presented with Creative Victoria, the Recovery Roadmap Webinars explore some of the most urgent topics facing arts organisations and artists…

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How playwrights test themselves against the world

Playwright Alana Valentine on the power of theatre, the importance of community and testing yourself creatively.

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On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs farewells GM, Powerhouse Museum appoints Chief Operating Officer, Theatre Royal announces CEO and more.

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Exit interview: Robert Love, Riverside Theatres

After 20 years at Riverside Theatres Parramatta, Love reflects on his career and considers his future.

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Live Performance Support Program opens round 2 for VIC artists

Presenters can apply for up to $7,000 for one event, and suppliers (including performers and crew) between $200 – $500.

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How an Australian company toured Europe mid-pandemic (plus Tubular Bells!)

Yaron Lifschitz reflects on the challenges of mounting three new works in Europe while half of Australia was in lockdown.

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Circus and the art of community: The ArtsHubbub episode 16

The circus company that plays together, stays together, according to two of the co-founders of Gravity and Other Myths.

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Syncopation and improvisation celebrated to the tune of $1.12 million

The Australian jazz and improvised music sectors have benefitted from recent RISE funding announcements, but will funds flow from festivals…

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On the Move: latest sector appointments and departures

CEOs leaving State Library Victoria and Kickstart Arts, Adelaide Writers’ Week Director departing, new Arena producer and more.

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