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The pitfalls and pleasures of making people laugh
Australian comedians respond to the question: what’s the best and worst thing about forging a career in comedy?

So you think you're not political
You don't have to be dealing with overtly controversial issues to create work that agitates and activates.

Youth theatre companies under pressure in shrinking sector
Only three of 13 youth performing arts companies received project funding from the AusCo for 2016 but it's not always…

My life as a plus-size actress
When you are a child actor, chubby means cute. When you hit adolescence, it can be agony. And as an…

Fringe artists fight for support as festival numbers swell
Despite growing audience at Fringe Festivals, artists are increasingly concerned about the risks and challenges of participating in such events.

Understanding youth engagement in the arts
Authenticity is the key to youth engagement, but how do you get started and how do you keep it real?

Seven habits of mind that will boost your arts career
Career-building isn't all skills and it isn't just who you know. Self-awareness can make your attitude and approach a tangible…

How customer profiling can help you reach your audience
Customer profiling can help organisations and individuals develop a marketing strategy that works. Here's how.

From major to minor: the new resource exchange
From providing temporary office space to enabling new performance contexts, the resources of a major can be a godsend for…

People's choice: Fifty years of folk
With the 50th National Folk Festival this year, we look at the appeal of a genre that eschews fashion for…