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Writers’ festivals are empathy machines
Now more than ever we need more empathy in the world, argues Rosemary Sorenson, Director of the Bendigo Writers Festival.
Announcing the return of the Recovery Roadmap Webinars
In partnership with Creative Victoria, ArtsHub presents a series of industry-focused webinars in the coming months, with the first event…
Design Associates Program aims to change the face of the industry
Sydney Theatre Company puts their money where their mouth is, creating career pathways for diverse appointees following the signing of…
Rediscovering the joys of touring during COVID
Eva Di Cesare, Artistic Director of Monkey Baa Theatre Company, tells us how the pandemic has changed the company’s approach…
Playwriting’s new peak body announces name and leadership team
Formed from the merger of Playwriting Australia and Australian Plays, Australian Plays Transform has announced details of its Board of…
Challenging year marked by expansion of Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards
Expanded from three awards to eight, the 2020 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards recognise arts champions across the nation.
New festival promises more than just bright lights on cold nights
Illuminate Adelaide, the nation’s latest winter arts festival, has released the first glimpse of its inaugural program.
Creating an artist-centric leadership model to support the independent sector
La Boite’s new Artist Company not only provides 22 independent artists with 18 months’ work, it also offers La Boite…
So you want my arts job: Tamara Rewse, puppeteer and puppet-maker
If you can think laterally, are persistent, accurate and skilled at sewing and sculpting, becoming a puppet-maker might be the…
Theatre review: Hamilton, Sydney Lyric Theatre
The critic-proof production has opened in Australia to rapturous reviews – but what did we think?