Australia
$8M in government support flows to Victoria’s live music industry
The Andrews Labor Government has announced its latest grant round recipients as part of the Victorian Music Industry Recovery Program.
Exhibition Review: Space YZ, Campbelltown Arts Centre (Sydney Festival)
At a time when many of our art schools nationally face perilous cuts and closures, this exhibition curated by Daniel…
First digital commissions for Phoenix Central Park revealed
The award-winning building in Chippendale will host new digital commissions featuring a diverse group of collaborators, including Sydney Dance Company…
Five tips to get you reading again
Even if you've not opened a book in ages, remember that we are in an age of hyper-literacy and our…
The challenge of programming festivals for more than one city
The Artistic Directors of major festivals in Perth, Darwin, Brisbane and other mainland capitals only have to satisfy their local…
$5M philanthropic gift to Sydney Festival – the largest in its history
RØDE Founder donates $5 million to the Sydney Festival, with a message to philanthropists that the arts need their help.
Facebook censors disabled artist's activist project
Fake history fuelling harassment, or a brilliant activist project that confronts individual perceptions? Facebook removed link this week to a…
Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Sydney Theatre Company announces resident artists for 2021, Clifroy prize winner announced, Darwin Fringe Festival call out, plus more opportunities…
Turning to the streets – art in COVID times
From pop up galleries in empty shops, using trams and traffic barriers, billboards and pocket urban parks and laneways -…
Must see performing arts of 2021: Part One – theatre and musical theatre
Our Performing Arts Editor Richard Watts selects some of the shows he’s most excited to see in 2021.