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Exit Interview: Brisbane Festival’s David Berthold
In his fifth and final festival, David Berthold looks back on how festival culture and Brisbane itself has changed during…

How artists can survive climate anxiety
Climate despair can be stifling for artists or anyone who doesn’t feel like they are doing ‘enough' to impact change.…

Theatre vs the climate crisis
What are the performing arts doing to help combat the climate crisis?

5 ways the arts takes on the climate crisis
We look through our best stories to find these tops reads on how the sector can confront climate change from…

Sydney Contemporary shows the glitz
The themes at this year's Sydney Contemporary were affordable art and new talent, with plenty of glitz.

Building a vibrant city nightlife
Sydney’s notorious lockout laws virtually killed the CBD but as there to remove the laws Miriam Cosic looks for new…

China’s pursuit of diaspora artists
Artist Badiucao hides his identity to avoid the attention Chinese authorities as one of many creatives who are under surveillance.

How to design a cultural experience kids will love
With school holidays approaching, parents are looking for activities that both entertain and educate their children. So how do you…

Upstaging Hollywood: Why so many musicals are chasing film adaptations
From Muriel's Wedding to Moulin Rouge, musicals are increasingly looking to the silver screen for inspiration.

How big data targets new audiences
Data – what it is, and how to use it – was the buzzword du jour at this year’s PAC…