Australia

2025 launch of Melbourne Conversations, the city’s longest-running free public talks series
This year's season kicks off with a discussion about the role of public space in Melbourne and its ever-evolving urban…

What Eventbrite's TRNDS 2025 says for ticketing in the arts
Eventbrite has released its annual forecasting guide, TRNDS 2025. We look at how it impacts the arts offering in 2025.

Public art commissions by leading Australian artists transform Docklands
A commissioned art collection has been introduced as part of an initiative to broaden culture and community in the district.

Creative Australia invests in new peak body for climate solutions
With a mission to transition the creative sector from a carbon economy to a greener future, Creative Climate has been…

Book review: The Thinning, Inga Simpson
A sensitive and exciting apocalyptic tale.

Beijing curator, Victor Wang to lead Artspace into its future
Moving from Beijing to Sydney, Victor Wang brings a global community of contacts and context to shape the future of…

Theatre review: 4000 Miles, Wharf 1 Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company
This staging of Amy Herzog’s play is elevated by the formidable acting talents and experience of the great Nancye Hayes.

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector appointments from around the country – now published every Tuesday.

So you want my arts job: Librettist
If you possess humility, audacity, originality and passion, becoming a librettist may suit you, says playwright, director, dramaturg and librettist…

Awards are fickle beasts, so do your part and nominate a peer for the win
The Art Music Awards offer vital professional endorsement, that’s why it’s important for peers to nominate who gets a look…