Performing Arts

Should arts funding be indexed to the consumer price index?
Some states do it and some states don’t. But just how significant is indexation and are there viable alternatives?

Making It: creative practice and career pathways
Plans for the fourth Australian Theatre Forum, to be held in Sydney, are well underway, curator David Williams has revealed.

City of Melbourne injects confidence into arts community
La Mama and CircusOz are among the recently announced recipients of next year’s Triennial Arts Grants Program.

$1.2 million plan to fast-track Gold Coast culture
Council’s new action plan includes investing in local talent, developing a flagship festival and securing major cultural partners.

Tasmanian events grant: A call out for tourists
Auto tours, sporting competitions and the marketing of new events are all encouraged by a 2015 grants program.

Riding the textured trends of philanthropy
What are the trends, successes and pitfalls driving philanthropy in Australia today? Sector leaders joined the debate at a recent…

Bennetts Lane closure strikes a bum note for Australian jazz
The impending closure of legendary Melbourne jazz club Bennetts Lane has shocked the jazz community.

The Australian Chamber Orchestra turns 40!
The ACO champions a diverse musical repertoire in celebration of its 40th anniversary in 2015.

Hard Core on the Fly: #3
This mode of music has no pre-determined agenda and sets to challenge the already established jazz language.

Oedipus Rex
Peter Carroll gives a bravura performance of a shattered life as the old blind king who has been cursed by…