Australia

Vic Coalition Government steps in to help students dance
The Victorian Coalition government announces its new partnership with the Wakakirri Association to provide a replacement for the Rock Eisteddfod…

Why Study at TAFE when you could go to uni?
TAFE enrolments are suffering from competitive university courses and lost funding but a degree is not a substitute for vocational…

Should the arts be colour blind?
For an Asian actor, the problem of stereotyping and cultural diversity isn’t solved by casting directors being colour blind.

Treasured Indigenous artist passes
Indigenous artist, Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa, known affectionately as Mrs. Bennett, has died.

New Indigenous funding from ScreenWest
ScreenWest this week announced two new Indigenous Development funding programs.

Art & About Sydney is on again for 2013
Art & About Sydney is asking for expressions of interest for the 2013 installation art festival all over the city,…

Adelaide Writers' Week announces blockbuster program
Over 90 of the best scribes from around the country and the world will be descending on Adelaide this March…

Sydney Festival box-office exceeds $7.3m
Sydney Festival saw over half a million people attend cultural events for a period of 23 days.

Mockingbird Theatre Company takes flight in 2013
New kid on the Melbourne theatre block, Mockingbird Theatre, has just announced its 2013 performance season.

Top 5 UK bands to listen out for in 2013
The Selector's Max Quinn shares his Top 5 British bands to look out for in 2013.