Australia

ArtsHub 2014: a conference to help arts thrive
Inform, Inspire, Innovate: That’s the brief for the inaugural ArtsHub industry conference.

Understanding the business-arts nexus
The benefits arts gain from business are well understood but the reverse value is just as great.

Sex drama shows Victorian prudery in new light
A pornographic 19th century novel attributed to Oscar Wilde and friends has been adapted for the stage.

Next Wave Artistic Director finishes on a high
The Melbourne-based organisation's 2014 festival has been a critical and financial success.

Opera fury over weight slur
British critics are under fire after making unkind comments about a female performer's weight.

Arts key to Closing the Gap in Indigenous health
Research shows the arts are key to Closing the Gap, raising fears Budget cuts to arts and language will damage…

What festivals can do that companies can't
As the barrier consumer and creator disappears fluid formats are better able to meet the needs of an interactive audience.

Emerging musicians hit the high notes with the Australian Youth Orchestra
With applications opening for its 2015 programs, AYO is at the forefront of world-class orchestral music training.

Australian Youth Orchestra goes digital with Accenture
AYO has worked closely with Principal Sponsor Accenture to deliver a number of cutting edge digital web technologies.

A world Class AYO July Season
Violinist Ray Chen and conductor Simone Young are headlining a concert with the Australian Youth Orchestra.