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Outside the capitals, COVID-era festivals adapt to the new normal
Festivals in regional Victoria and the Gold Coast demonstrate their adaptability as the sector adjusts to COVID-safe conditions.

Strengthening performing arts touring the focus of new advisory group
Expressions of interest from people wishing to join the Touring Advisory Group, to be co-convened by Regional Arts Australia and…

Cabaret, theatre and a new Fringe: Brisbane’s arts sector fights back after COVID
Queensland Theatre is rehearsing its first production since March, while plans for the latest Queensland Cabaret Festival and a new…

What Darwin Festival learned about operating in a pandemic
The homegrown Darwin Festival 2020 created a palpable sense of community despite adhering to social distancing guidelines.

Philanthropists contribute $1M to rebuild La Mama
An alliance of philanthropic groups have donated to rebuild Carlton's La Mama Theatre, making the project 95% funded.

Black Swan drama continues as Executive Director leaves early
Natalie Jenkins has parted ways with Black Swan six months before the end of her contract, in contrast to the…

Board member with limited arts experience takes key Black Swan role
The abrupt announcement that board member Danielle Norrish will replace Natalie Jenkins as Executive Director of Black Swan State Theatre…

Adelaide Festival Centre to receive $90 million upgrade
Work will start later this year on increasing access points, technical upgrades, and better integrating the Centre with its riverbank…

Adelaide Fringe: how big is too big?
A record number of events will be presented at the 2015 Fringe, but Director Greg Clarke has no fears the…

Adelaide Festival Centre bows to commercial imperatives
The last bastion has fallen, driving up ticketing costs.