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This week’s top arts news stories
We take a look at the arts news that pushed to the top of your reading pile this week.
QLD literary judges resign over KA Ren Wyld Fellowship cancellation
The fallout from the decision to rescind Wyld’s black&write! Fellowship continues apace.
David Attenborough at 99: A legacy of ocean advocacy
As the environmental titan Sir David Attenborough celebrates another milestone, what can the arts sector learn from his lifelong commitment to the sea?
20 famous closing lines in books
A few weeks ago, ArtsHub presented 20 famous opening lines in books, so it makes sense to offer the corollary: 20 famous closing lines! Once again, it’s a mix of classic and modern titles, so let’s see how much of a bookworm you really are…
Top reviews for the week
ArtsHub uses a five-star rating system. These are the week’s most read reviews from around the country:
Performance review: Vandemonian Lags, Melbourne Recital Centre ★★★★
A reprisal of a musical production by Mick Thomas and friends about Tasmanian convicts and their stories.
Installation review: Endling, Vivid Sydney ★★★★★
A solo act that combines projections, sound and narration with confined aerial and physical theatre.
Video spotlight
An eye on jobs and career news
Emerging research from LabNorth points to a troubling pipeline problem: it is becoming increasingly difficult to source young, qualified arts professionals from within regional communities.
