Performing Arts
Jaipur literary festival told to snub Rushdie supporters
A group of Muslim clerics have asked the Jaipur literary festival to cancel talks by speakers who were previously involved…
Japanese Literature awards split between generations
This year Japan's two highest literary honours were given to the oldest and youngest recipients.
International sanctions hurt Iranian artists
International sanctions and a dire economic situation have hit Iranian artists hard. With extreme inflation and rising cost of living,…
Majors disappoint but indie film exports flourish
For the first time in years, no Australian film was released internationally by a major distributor last year. But there…
Concert celebrates The Apology – Five Years on
Aboriginal and Torres Strait musicians will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the historic Apology to the Stolen Generations.
Vieux Carré
Named after the French Quarter in New Orleans, this overtly autobiographical Tennessee Williams play is rarely performed – with good…
Sam Walsh and his continuing love affair with the arts
Arts advocate Sam Walsh will leave WA for the role of Chief Executive of Rio Tinto leaving many arts insiders…
Dutch orchestra celebrates 125th anniversary with tour to Oz
Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a world tour and for the first time it will…
Residencies
This Australia Council grant provides support for individual writers and picture-book illustrators to undertake residencies in Australia and overseas.
Don Banks Award
This Australia Council award honours a senior individual’s outstanding contribution to music in Australia.