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Kalahari metal fans defy heat for artistic expression
Kalahari heavy metal bands are staying true to the traditional metal getup despite the searing temperatures of Southern Africa.

QLD Arts Minister steps down
After consistently rejecting calls for her resignation, Queensland Arts and IT Minister Ros Bates has stepped down, citing health reasons.

Art Month celebrates women in the arts
Come and hear some inspirational stories from women in the arts, to celebrate Art Month Sydney and International Women's Day.

Award winners and nominations for the week that was
There’s been winners and nominations announced for awards across the country and overseas – with chart stomping Melbourne musician Gotye…

Comedian’s sister among those detained in Jerusalem
Comedian Sarah Silverman’s sister is among a group of women being detained in Jerusalem for trying to pray at a…

Finalists selected for Australia’s richest Indigenous art prize
Sixteen finalists have been selected for the Western Australia Indigenous Art Awards, the richest Indigenous arts prize in the country.

This week's arts appointments
Things were relatively calm on the arts front this week, with only a handful of appointments taking place.

Bulgaria controversially awards EU funding to sex-soaked pop music
Controversy has arisen after Bulgaria’s pop-folk music culture known as ‘chalga’ was awarded funding.

New General Manager for La Boite
Artistic Director of La Boite Theatre Company David Berthold announced the appointment of Rhys Holden as General Manager.

Byron Bay Film Festival's opening film takes a stand
BBFF’s opening night film ties in with initiative to help stop violence against women.