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Dancing on a tightrope: young dancers creating independent work for Fringe
Melbourne Fringe Festival continues its legacy of promoting cultural democracy and emerging artists with an exciting dance program for 2023.

The rise of South Australian film festivals
Emerging and diverse filmmakers in SA have more opportunities to show their work with the rise in local film festivals.

What does an artist collective look like today?
Ten artist collectives come together in the Collective Polyphony Festival to reconsider what’s needed in our arts ecology today.

The daring future of sovereign Blak storytelling
ArtsHub speaks with YIRRAMBOI Festival and new First Nations theatre company A Daylight Connection, about bold and experimental First Nations…

Changing the direction of your arts practice – when, why and how?
Three artists at different career stages speak on what it means to change the direction of their arts practice.

West Space celebrates 30 years with Unison
West Space’s latest exhibition celebrates 30 years of operation and re-presents the past work of key figures in conversation with…

Concert review: FLIGHT: The Next Generation of Artists, Fitzroy Town Hall
A mini music festival’s dreamy takeover of Fitzroy Town Hall with intriguing contrasts of performance ambience and audience-artist connections.

Uninvited to the mainstage: the unfortunate consequence of approaching diversity without respect
New diversity initiatives shouldn’t disregard the history of older artists and arts workers fighting in this space.

It’s 2023: when will ARIs get their due?
While some artist-run initiatives have survived the COVID wreckage, many say a rethink is needed to secure the sector's future.

Giving emerging musicians a break
A new ANU and Folk Festival partnership offers opportunities for emerging musicians.