Australia

Are Nazis ever okay?
A Hitler-themed burlesque performance at the Canberra Fringe may have good intentions but can a Holocaust context ever be funny…

Stella Prize longlist announced
Hannah Kent’s Burial Rites, Night Games by Anna Krien and The Swan Book by Alexis Wright are hot favourites.

Creatives will lose default copyright under government recommendations
Dramatic changes to copyright law are recommended in a report tabled in Parliament.

From Spode to sparkle: Danie Mellor’s survey to tour
A rare moment to see a breadth of Queensland artist Danie Mellor's work loaned back from public and private collections.

Cock
Mike Bartlett’s play about sex, identity and relationships is engaging and contemporary, but not entirely successful.

Skywhale like you haven’t seen it – deflated and arresting
A rendition of Piccinini’s Skywhale is the first in a series of public artwork for Hoddle Street Wall.

Are textiles back in fashion?
The inaugural TEX event puts a new spin on textile arts through talks and exhibitions, challenging the fair format.

No bull – art is challenging Rockhampton’s beef-town identity
Queensland’s beef capital unveils its art treasures with a million dollar collection set to tour.

Melbourne Youth Music announces new CEO
The Melbourne Youth Music Team has welcomed a former Cultural Venues Coordinator to the role of CEO.

Insider marketing tips from the experts
A successful marketing campaign can mean the difference between a hit or a flop, regardless of quality.