Performing Arts
First opera sung entirely in Noongar language commissioned in WA
A new commission will retell a story of sibling rivalry that’s been shared for generations on Noongar boodja in south-west…
On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
New CEO for Arts Access Australia, Arts Projects Australia appoints co-director, new staff join Regional Arts Victoria to support creative…
How ghost lights keep the spirit of theatre alive
One of NIDA’s latest projects invites actors, playwrights, and members of the public to share their love of the theatre…
Artists Essentials Toolkit video #5: How to write about your art online
Writing about your art online is very different to catalogue copy. In this video we look at writing for an…
Creative prompts for post-COVID theatre
Playwright Fleur Kilpatrick reflects on the spirit of art-making and offers a series of prompts to get your creative juices…
Tips for writing great arts grant applications
Applying for grants can be as complicated as the project, but Kate Larsen has some proven advice on making your…
It’s time to talk about spiritual wellbeing
Artists have a unique connection to spirituality though they are wary about talking about it, according to Dr Jackie Bailey.
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Largest Tiwi exhibition ever; landmark public sculpture for Sydney; Melbourne in lockdown; Palace Letters released; Darwin Festival homegrown program, and…
The real cost of defunding the ABC
ABC funding cuts undervalue both the arts and contemporary stories in our multicultural Australia, argues Vyshnavee Wijekumar.
First initiatives announced in $2M Indigenous Contemporary Music Program
The Australia Council, MusicNT and music industry bodies will share the Federal funding, consisting of $500,000 annually over four years.