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Music Australia will share our songs with the world

The creation of Music Australia will drive commercial exports and strengthen Australia’s live music sector.

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Safeguarding body the Creative Workplaces Council established by Government

The Federal Government has established the Creative Workplaces Council, a national body intended to raise and set workplace standards across…

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The art of writing a compelling strategic plan

In a highly competitive marketplace, the arts company that can convince funding bodies of its uniquely placed vision for the…

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Australia Council jump-starts touring initiatives with $2.8 million

The latest round of recipients announced for the Playing Australia, Contemporary Music Touring Program and Contemporary Touring Initiative.

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‘It’s more than me’ – First Nations achievement unpacked

Recipients of the Red Ochre Lifetime Achievement Awards, Aunty Sandra Hill and Uncle Bob Weatherall, speak about why bigger picture…

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Audiences return but younger ones are feeling the pinch

Rising costs of living are making it hard for under-35s and families to afford cultural events. A new report suggests…

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New details revealed for the Creative Australia Bill 2023

Music Australia will be established with a $69 million investment across four years, alongside the new industry body Creative Workplaces.

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NITV to broadcast First Nations Arts and Culture Awards 

Watch the First Nations Arts and Culture Awards next Saturday, or catch up on SBS On Demand.

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Eleven artists awarded $100K each in Australia Council commission

The Australia Council’s $1.1 million Visual Arts and Craft Strategy Major Commissioning Projects will support works of scale from 11…

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What Archie Moore says about heading to Venice Biennale

The First Nations artist has been selected to represent Australia at the next Venice Biennale. This is what he said…

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