Festivals

Riding the political roller coaster
Artists and arts organisations need to have the ear of government but getting too close to the Arts Minister of…

Discount tickets for industry insiders at Sydney Festival
Applications for the 2017 Sydney Festival Arts Industry Program are now open.

Fringe themes reveal contemporary artistic concerns
Open access Fringe Festivals don’t just allow artists of all stripes to showcase new works; they also provide a snapshot…

Why Australia still dances to an Irish tune
What impact have successive waves of Irish immigration had on Australian art and culture?

Art invites us to look deeper
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Bundanon homestead, Siteworks 2016 explores the links between what has passed, what…

Shorts that lift hearts
Emotional warmth and uplifting stories set Heart of Gold apart from the grit and grunge of many contemporary film festivals.

Richard Flanagan: This is not my Australia
The Man Booker-winning author cited the leaked Nauru files as an answer to why writing matters.

Save 20 percent off tix to Liveworks Festival of Experimental Art
Performance Space will once again unleash the extraordinary Liveworks Festival of Experimental Art in Sydney this spring – save 20% on…

Australian festivals' evolving conversation with Asia
Festival directors from around the country respond to recent criticisms that they have turned their backs on our closest neighbours.

Ten must see shows at Brisbane Festival
With over 70 productions to choose from, we thought we'd make your program browsing that little bit easier.