Festivals

Can a public arts event be too successful?
Everyone wants big audiences but bigger isn't always better at public art events as Perth Festival, Vivid Sydney and White…

The Giants take Perth by storm
An audience of 1.4 million flooded the streets for the opening event of Perth International Arts Festival.

Forget passion – unpaid work keeps fringe festivals afloat
Fringe Festivals have powerful positive economic impacts for cities but not so often so the performers who make them.

Ten unmissable shows at Perth International Arts Festival
From dance and theatre to contemporary music and visual art, here are our picks of the shows to see at…

Plugging the gaps in arts value research
Despite more than 500 studies, reviewers say better research is needed to convince policy-makers that strong arts activity generates happier,…

How to identify your market segment
Understanding Culture Segments can help galleries and arts organisations identify, engage, attract and keep audiences coming through their doors.

DivaLicious: Opera Rocks
Penny Shaw and Fiona Cooper Smyth are incredibly versatile opera singers with a fabulous flair for comedy and glamour.

On the Harmful Effects of Smoking Tobacco
Chekhov’s classic text meets an eclectic offering of classical music in this remarkable production.

Melbourne Festival announces new Artistic Director
Josephine Ridge's replacement will commence work in April, to begin programming the 2016 Melbourne Festival.

Still plenty to do for queer arts festivals
Despite the increased presence of queer culture in mainstream arts and entertainment there’s still a place for festivals such as…