Festivals

Save Big West campaign fails
Organisers are determined to harness the community’s energy into a constructive future outcome.

New festival responds to community need
The Sunshine Coast’s rich but diffuse cultural activity will be brought together for the first time in the new Horizon…

Big West Board respond to criticism
In a detailed statement the Board have outlined their reasons for closing the festival down but failed to explain their…

When independent theatre becomes dependent
Companies invited to partner with a mainstage company or major festival have much to gain from such relationships, but do…

Dark Mofo promises to double its audience for $10.5 million
The Tasmanian Government has set ambitious targets to match a generous five-year funding package for the idiosyncratic winter arts festival.

Big West board refuses to answer community questions
Despite initially agreeing to front a public forum to explain why they have axed the festival, board members cancelled at…

Controversy as Big West Festival announces closure
Current funding challenges facing the arts sector are not the reason for the festival’s closure says Chair, while stakeholders fume…

Five new ways to measure success
It's not all about bums on seats. There are measures that will give you a better sense of your sustainability…

Driving opportunities through real estate
Access to affordable creative studio space can bolster a career and release the financial shackles for a creative, and The…

White Night to expand to Ballarat in 2017
Melbourne’s popular dusk-til-dawn event will return next year under new leadership and with an additional host city in regional Victoria.