Opinions & Analysis
People not just things
The Australia Council chairman makes a plea for valuing guides and their relationship with the public, not just collections.
Why Wesfarmers invests in the arts
The head of one of Australia biggest corporate supporters of the arts explains what’s in it for big business.
How to make transformative theatre
Theatre that changes lives needs to make the invisible visible.
Creative Australia: the sector responds
Two months after the big announcement, the budget is locked in. So how does the sector feel?
Do we export enough Australian art?
We ship our food and our resources off all around the world, but when it comes to art are we…
Has the internet killed community radio?
Many community stations will be forced to ‘turn-off’ their digital radio services soon, forcing listeners to turn to other sources
The Rake’s Progress and other theatre design challenges
Elizabethan audiences sat between the legs of those behind. Today’s audiences expect leg room and clear sight lines.
The talent aggregators
Content aggregators now have the power and access that used to belong to agents and artists' managers.
Baby boomers tighten their grip on cultural institutions
As baby boomers reach retirement age their love of Australia’s cultural institutions remains steadfast.
Is Entertainment Ticketing Being Left Behind?
The arts and entertainment industry needs to create new marketing products for the internet age.