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Low Kee Hong. Photo: Daniel Boud.
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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

This week's arts sector appointments include a new Artistic Director for the Biennale of Sydney.

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Sorry Albanese, the creative sectors aren’t going to stop worrying about AI job threats

Despite the PM's promises, Australia's arts and creative workers have good reason to be nervy about AI.

Low Kee Hong, Artistic Director of the 2028 Biennale of Sydney. Photo: Daniel Boud.
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Biennale of Sydney appoints Low Kee Hong as 2028 Artistic Director

The Biennale of Sydney's new Artistic Director is looking to bring artists and audiences together in 'unexpected' ways.

A new stage play inspired by The Castle will debut in 2027. Image: Supplied/Michael Cassel Group.
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The Castle is coming to the stage – and the iconic Aussie film's creators are leading the adaptation

Working Dog joins forces with Michael Cassel for a brand-new stage production of The Castle, coming to Melbourne in 2027.

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Industry News

On the move: latest arts sector appointments

This week's arts sector appointments include the announcement of a new CEO and Director for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Brett Whiteley at his Raper Street studio, Surry Hills, 1986. Photo: Gerrit Fokkema.
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Preserving Brett Whiteley’s spirit, not just his studio’s bricks and mortar

After a two year closure, the Brett Whiteley Studio reopens in Sydney with rare works from Fiji on display.

My Brilliant Career, a Melbourne Theatre Company production, toured as part of Merrigong Theatre Company and Canberra Theatre Centre’s 2026 seasons. Photo: Pia Johnson.
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Regional arts powerhouses join forces to create new national theatre pipeline

With backing from Creative Australia, the Second Cities Producing Consortium seeks to fix Australia's broken touring model.

Kala Gare in MTC's 2026 production of My Brilliant Career. Gare sits on stage in period dress as her character, Sybylla Melvyn; she grins devilishly and sits with her legs spread wide.
Industry News

'It's Melbourne's turn': million-dollar fund to fast-track the next generation of Australian musicals

The Musical Theatre Development Fund is a $1 million investment in the creation of original musicals in Victoria.

Concept designs for Creative West in Footscray. Image: Architectus / Public Realm Lab.
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Plans unveiled for 500-seat theatre in Footscray

The City of Maribyrnong is now trying to secure funding to construct its new creative precinct in Melbourne's Footscray.

What are the key motivations for arts giving? Photo: Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash.
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What really motivates arts philanthropists to give?

Glamorous galas and enticing tax breaks are one thing, but it takes a little more than that to convince arts…

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