Australia

Streaming, fundraising, merch: Helping musicians through coronavirus
As coronavirus forces the world into lockdown, a number of measures have been set up to help musicians who have…

Yes Minister? Talk’s great, but we need commitments
Despite all Arts Ministers meeting yesterday, Queensland has been the only state to step up with a stimulus package in…

Casuals on the front line as coronavirus cancellations spread
The chaos caused by the cancellation of performances and closure of venues during the COVID-19 pandemic has caused enormous stress…

Coronavirus adds fire to WA screen rebuild
Each state has its own unique opportunities and screen community. What are the possibilities for Screenwest? Is there a genuine…

First moves on Coronavirus for exhibitors and production community
Letters to the government, audiences kept apart from each other in the dark - COVID-19 is warping our world.

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Music SA CEO steps down, academics appointed to Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser Chair of Australian Studies at Harvard University

The rise of Australia's oldest Aboriginal art business – Cooee Art
From humble beginnings in Paddington, Cooee Art has grown from an emporium to an enterprise that includes galleries, a consultancy,…

Evolving First Nations Custodianship by questioning Western paradigms
Ian RT Colless from the Dharabuladh clan of the Gundungurra reflects on the Australia Council’s new Custodianship Program, and how…

MEAA supports musicians in Opera Australia stand down
OA's orchestra members protested this morning outside the company’s Sydney head office over being stood down without pay.

Coronavirus – a catalyst for better digital programming and online projects
Every day more arts organisations announce digital programming in response to COVID-19. Here's some advice on how to go digital.