Festivals
Mourning the end of ArtStart
The axing of AusCo's ArtStart program has independent artists fearing the worst for their creative future.
Push for Senate inquiry into Budget AusCo cuts
Australia's peak arts bodies have called for a Senate Inquiry into cuts to the Australia Council budget, a push backed…
The Light in Winter: celebrating Victoria’s radiant cultures
Melbourne’s Fed Square invites everyone as it rejoices in Victoria’s vibrant cultures and artistic community this winter for three weeks…
Wesley Enoch announced as Sydney Festival’s new director
After five years at QTC, Enoch will take over from Lieven Bertels as Festival Director for a three-year tenure from…
Perseverance pays off for Melbourne Cabaret Festival
After six years of lobbying while operating on the smell of an oily rag, state funding for the festival has…
Unveiled: Latest program announcements
Congolese music theatre, an epic production of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde, and the National Play Festival.
Unveiled: latest program announcements
A new festival of the ecstatic, a range of exhibitions, and a state-wide music festival.
The changing face of cabaret
In the last 15 years, cabaret has grown from a niche art form to mainstream entertainment. We find out why,…
The switched on list for Vivid light festival
With close to 300 events scheduled over 18 days, we give you the top "must sees" for Vivid’s music, light,…
Festival of Voices: firing up the heart of winter
Tasmania’s Festival of Voices is all about the human voice and celebrates community through its song.