Australia
On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Back to Back’s loss is the sector’s gain as Alice Nash joins the Australia Council, plus other arts appointments.
Australian gothic enters haunting new chapter with audio narrative
A new podcast evokes the history of the Australian Gothic through a series of audio stories told by respected Australian…
Why the Hyde Park Barracks sets a new benchmark in museum practice
A new benchmark for storytelling finds a fresh balance between multiple voices, where both analogue and tech-driven viewing experiences aim…
Can outdoor events develop dance literacy in new audiences?
Supercell Festival of Contemporary Dance has moved its performance program outdoors and abolished ticket charges in order to reach audiences…
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Artists do their bit for bushfires, Opera Australia to present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella,iconic street art festival returns to Benalla,…
Review: Kate Tempest, QPAC (QLD)
Tempest is a force of nature, a stage stealer, a charismatic performer of sharply drawn narrative who crosses genre boundaries…
Review: Colossus, Perth Festival (WA)
A dance work of epic proportions, Stephanie Lake's Colossus is performed with wonderful sensitivity and precision.
New trends in private giving
Part of shifting the philanthropy landscape in Australia, is shifting perceptions. We take a look at a recent report that…
'Control over our stories' – dancing into cultural advocacy
Sometimes the most important choice you can make in an arts career involves following your heart, says MFA student Jacqueline…
Review: CO_EX_EN, QPAC (QLD)
Impressive and evocative, Karul Projects’ performance tells the story of a cultural site on Bundjalung country.