Festivals

After 20 years, Lindy Hume has programmed her final festival
Having curated 12 international arts festivals in 20 years, Hume says it’s time for a change of direction.

Experience the unmissable Adelaide Fringe
Tickets are now on sale for more than 1200 shows from around Australia and the world at this year’s Adelaide…

A summer festival sampler to whet your arts appetite
Performing Arts Editor Richard Watts selects 10 intriguing summer festival productions to include in your 2023 arts calendar.

New biennial festival puts dance in the FRAME
FRAME: A biennial of dance will present a broad picture of contemporary dance practices across live performances, talks, labs, films,…

Arts alliance aims to reconnect community
Conceived in the depths of lockdown, a new one-off festival aims to reconnect communities in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

The changing face of chamber music in Australia
Chamber music is increasingly being played by small-scale orchestras at festivals around the country, while enjoying a popular resurgence.

Live Performance Support Scheme announced
Support is welcome says entertainment industry body but 'the devil will be in the details.'

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Changing cultural narratives by sparking public conversation
The 2022 BLEACH* Festival is not only commissioning new work, it’s changing the way locals and visitors alike perceive and…