New South Wales

Stats out on Biennale of Sydney; we take a look at COVID’s impact
Despite cutting its staff by half as COVID hit, the Biennale of Sydney delivered over 600 programs to audiences, and…

Performance review: Bhoomi: Our Country (Sydney Festival)
A collective of musicians, dancers and writers weave ancient texts, myths and traditions into a recital exploring collective connection to…

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…

Theatre Review: Twelfth Night, Virginia Plain/New Theatre
'Even so quickly may one catch the plague?' Love is a virus in this independent production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night,…

NAS gets $18M from NSW government
The National Art School received over $18 million from the state government for critical maintenance of its 200-year old building's…

NSW government announces $30M arts recovery package
Stage 2 of the NSW Government’s Rescue and Restart package will help the recovery of over 160 companies, says the…

Close to collapse: NSW music industry calls for immediate action
A new petition urgently calls for the state government to save the live music industry and the tens of thousands…

Review: Wonnangatta, Sydney Theatre Company
A sense of the open, of fear, and of the possibility of danger pervades this mysterious and emotional production.

Managing art and dementia programming during COVID-19
The MCA has released a new toolkit to support people living with dementia access creativity at home, while Canberra Symphony…

Turning waste into art is a community affair
A forthcoming exhibition showcasing artwork made from waste teaches us that being sustainable can be a highly creative and socially…