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Choreographer Lucy Guerin to step down from Lucy Guerin Inc at end of 2026
Twenty-five years after founding her company, which has significantly enriched the Australian dance sector, Guerin is moving on.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
In this week's arts sector appointments, chairs come and go, and an artistic director's tenure is extended for another year.
Freeplay: Australian games industry deserves its ‘fair share of attention and funding’
A new report dives into the challenges currently facing the Australian games industry.
Richard Watts says au revoir to ArtsHub
Richard Watts OAM, Deputy Editor and Performing Arts Editor, has announced he will be leaving ArtsHub next month.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
This week’s arts sector appointments include a new CEO at WA’s Arts and Culture Trust and a new Artistic Director/CEO…
Australian designers give heart to Powerhouse Parramatta
More than 50 Australian designers have been commissioned to fit out the new Powerhouse Parramatta, thanks to a $2.5 million…
Profits or losses for contemporary dance companies: who’s in best and worst shape?
In lean times for the sector, contemporary dance companies are maintaining stability while some are securing partnerships to extend their…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
This week’s Australian arts sector appointments include new Chairs at The Song Room and the Art Gallery South Australia Foundation.
National Cultural Policy review 2026: submission tips, with AI set to find ‘common themes’
With AI parsing 'common themes and issues' in submissions to the National Cultural Policy review, Freeplay has offered some useful…