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The 'Save Our Arts' campaign is targeting marginal seats ahead of the election, fighting for more support for Australian music. Image: Etienne Girardet on Unsplash.
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Advocacy body warns Australian music in crisis, targets marginal seats

With rising national concerns over streaming services and a troubled live music industry, the national 'Save Our Arts' campaign is…

Hugh Jackman has joined British theatre royalty to launch a new theatre company. Image: supplied.
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Hugh Jackman launches new theatre company

In a joint statement, the Tony and Golden Globe-winning actor has announced a new theatrical partnership with high-profile producer Sonia…

After a rush of pre-sale tickets, Teddy Swims has announced new dates for his Australian tour. Image: supplied.
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Teddy Swims announces new Australian tour dates

Teddy Swims has experienced a meteoric rise since 2023, and he is visiting Australia in October on his first stadium…

Performing arts festivals: A four cornered open stage set piece that looks like a room with no walls, on a stage with three female performers seated on lounge chairs within this set piece. They are sitting beneath a large video projector screen which is showing the face of a young woman. Three videographers are surrounding the stage filming this work as it is performed.
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10-year look back at major performing arts festivals shows some things haven’t changed

As some prominent performing arts festivals wrap up their programs for another year, we take a reflective look back on…

Two photos collaged side by side. On the left is Vincent Namatjira, a middle-aged First Nations man with dark brown skin, wearing a black and white stripe shirt and standing with his arms folded. On the right is Jarra Karalinar Steel, a young woman with pale skin and brown hair, smiling and standing in front of a colourful tram.
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Opportunities and awards

Curatorial call-out for craft triennial, plus country music winners and more!

black and white portrait of a young athletic woman against pink and orange background. Arts job.
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So you want my arts job: Principal Artist, The Australian Ballet

Step inside the life of a principal artist with The Australian Ballet, and learn what it takes to get there.

A man in a white shirt on the phone looks worried, while on his left a man in a Nirvana T shirt looks and a woman on his right in a colourful dress does the same.
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Theatre review: Fighting, New Theatre

The New Theatre’s latest offering takes audiences on a roller coaster ride of emotions in a compelling exploration of bipolar…

Group of men in colourful suits singing on stage. Guys & Dolls
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Musical review: Guys & Dolls, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

Guys & Dolls is a timeless, heart-warming tale, and this production offers a perfect night on the Harbour.

A young man in a blue shirt with an acoustic guitar plays on a small outdoor stage with his eyes closed. Flynn Gurry. Port Fairy Folk Festival.
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The best of the rest of the fest – Port Fairy Folk Festival

While other festivals are falling by the wayside thanks to cost of living stresses and insurance challenges, Port Fairy continues…

A woman in black is crouched over talking to a woman on the grass.
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Theatre review: Ophelia Thinks Harder, KXT on Broadway

A feminist reading of Hamlet with Ophelia at its centre.

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