Festivals

Comedy Review: Ben Kochan – I’m Done It, MICF
Ben Kochan is obviously a comedy lover and observer of the odd – naming his show for an audience member’s…

Comedy Review: Don't Mess With Dummies, MICF
Mixing circus, puppetry and the odd fart joke, the Dummies return with a show that takes you camping even when…

New festival promises more than just bright lights on cold nights
Illuminate Adelaide, the nation’s latest winter arts festival, has released the first glimpse of its inaugural program.

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Richard Bell survey exhibition announced, Guitar Fest tribute to Rolling Stones, Brisbane Writers Fest program, Khadim Ali survey, killing kylie…

Byron Bay Bluesfest cancelled in a bid to stop COVID spread
Byron Bay’s Bluesfest, due to take place this weekend, has been cancelled in a bid to stop COVID cases being…

RISING festival program released: newest reason to love winter unveiled
It's been called ‘the biggest showcase of Victorian artists in the state’s history’, but the new RISING winter festival may…

Arts sponsorship raises ethical questions
Can Perth have an ethical and sustainable Fringe Festival?

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Kids Van Gogh challenge, Stella Prize shortlist, Midsumma Festival program, Adelaide Fringe outcomes, National Archives anniversary, YUCK Circus to tour…

Australia must invest in First Nations curators and artists
Dark Mofo doesn't deserve our blood, says Wemba-Wemba & Gunditjmara woman Paola Balla, a visual artist, curator, writer and lecturer.…

Dark Mofo cancels project after widespread response
Dark Mofo has cancelled a project calling for contributions of ‘First Nations blood’ after outcry.