Opinions & Analysis
No stars for five star reviewing
The practice of ranking performances on a five star rating system is unproductive and inhibits trust in reviewers.
Protecting your intellectual property on social media
When you post creative content online you maybe be giving away your copyright or at least any real control over…
The surfeit of film festivals
Sydney Film Festival has closed but more than 60 ethnic or specialist film festivals are competing to fill the gap…
No free dinner, especially at Raheen
A little political history gives us some clues as to what George Brandis might be like as Arts Minister.
Goodbye to the lone genius
Tomorrow’s culture will be made by coalitions and communities, like the 1,000 people who made The Passion in a Welsh…
Coalition signals backing for arts elite
George Brandis is showing support for the controversial Melba Foundation, which was defunded after peer review.
Unrelenting attacks on creative freedom
The new censorship is a symptom of the lack of respect for cultural freedom and creative expression, also felt by…
What works on regional tour
Regional touring champions community, empowering local selection of artistic programs.
The ugly truth about design
There are not enough jobs for designers and that's only part of the problem for those wanting to make it…
Investing in public broadcasting
Public broadcasting is driven by volunteering and contributions but it will die without a modicum of Government support.