Performing Arts

$15 million program to support live music launched in Victoria
The Victorian Government has announced a new support package to pay wages, and basic business expenses, for venues focused on…

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
ACO mentorship program goes virtual, designs for new Ring Cycle production revealed, First Nations poetry residency, exhibitions that explore music…

Fresh hope: Funding updates from Australia Council
When consolidated into a single list, the Australia Council’s portfolio of grant opportunities for individuals and organisations offers a path…

New cultural precinct for Tassie, valued at $90 million
Revitalising a CBD carpark, the Launceston Creative Precinct centres around an education facility for a next generation of digital creators,…

Toolkit to pave the way for anti-racism in the arts
Pushing to create a more racially diverse sector, Diversity Arts Australia along with key stakeholders in the arts industry will…

Review: Thom Pain (Based on Nothing), streamed from the Old Fitz Theatre
A play about anxious masculinity that isn't short on tragic humour.

How to write a successful quick response grant application
With the surge in quick response grants, thanks to job losses created by COVID-19, more people are applying for grants…

Applause: Latest funding and award announcements
Frank Hurley Photography Awards launches, recipient of 2020 Griffin Award announced, La Boite announces $22.5k in new prizes plus more…

21 reasons our arts industry will bounce back better than ever (Part Three)
Simon Hinton, Artistic Director/CEO of Merrigong Theatre Company, concludes his celebration of our theatre champions.

Report shows festivals will play key role in our post-COVID revival
A new UniSA study, prepared in conjunction with Arts SA and Adelaide Festival Centre, indicates South Australia’s festival sector has…