Festivals

Big West turns on a massive street party
There's dancing in the streets of Footscray at Big West's Street Party.

Performance at Big West
Performances at Big West Festival draw on the stories of the community, old and new.

Collaboration key to Artistic Program’s success
Carriageworks is supporting artists with exciting new partnerships as part of its 2016 Artistic Program.

From Edinburgh Fringe to Melbourne Festival
Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, Kath Mainland CBE, has been appointed Executive Director of Melbourne Festival.

Victorian artists receive $1.3 million across 70 projects
The Andrews Government has announced funding for art projects across the state through Creative Victoria’s VicArts Grants program

Perth’s international empathy festival
A theme of empathy and understanding runs through the 2016 Perth International Arts Festival program.

Remote arts will suffer more under NPEA, Senate hearing told
The loss of Australia Council funding to the NPEA will affect employment opportunities and cultural vitality most in the Northern…

Sydney Festival program thinks big
Sydney Festival 2016 presents a vibrant summer showcase of the arts.

Masquerade
Playwright Kate Mulvany’s Masquerade wears its adaptation on its theatrical sleeve.

Melbourne Festival announces best box office result in a decade
Josephine Ridge’s final Festival has posted a total box office take of approximately $3.3 million.