Australia
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…
Canberra Writers Festival criticised for lack of diversity
An open letter from the ACT Writers Centre is one of several literary voices raising concerns about the lack of…
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…
Man the barricades: COVID-19 survey findings say the fight is just beginning
With several preliminary results in from COVID-19 sector surveys, we sit them side by side to paint a picture –…
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.
New body forms to support 'behind the scenes' music industry personnel
From roadies and sound techs to band bookers and festival food truck owners, the Australian Live Music Business Council aims…
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.
Streaming isn't the only way to take a festival online
Adelaide Guitar Festival will host a series of intimate and innovative video performances from some of Australia’s most talented musicians…