Australian String Quartet to tour China before line-up dissolves

The Adelaide-based ensemble will perform and host masterclasses in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenyang before their current line-up dissolves over 'artistic…

British Council helps Indigenous cultural leaders Accelerate

Four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists have been chosen to develop their work in the United Kingdom.

Brandis releases terms of reference for national opera review

‘It’s not overly melodramatic to say we’re fighting for the survival of opera in Australia,' says OperaQ's Lindy Hume.

Winner of Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Indigenous Writing announced

$20,000 award stops star writer from opening dog-grooming salon while recognising narrative of native title and love.

Two new directors join The Australian Ballet board

Two experienced business leaders with strong connections to the arts in Sydney and Melbourne have joined the Board of Directors.

Curiouser and curiouser: the Bizarre world of The Rocks

The laneways of The Rocks will soon see art at every corner, as they come alive with cabaret, theatre and…

Screenrights: deal with Foxtel consummated with relief

Empowering artists through the law

The Arts Law Centre of Australia has made a difference for 30 years. It has celebrated that history this week.

STC’s 2015 season a conversation between canon and new ideas

Andrew Upton’s new season embraces fresh works by female playwrights, and the rich and resonant history of the well-written play.

Women directors program already paying dividends for MTC

Five of 11 mainstage productions in the Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2015 season are being directed by women.