Trends and Analysis

Eight lessons from the arts that could save our souls
The keys to successful creative art are also the keys to a good life.

Too much or too little: understanding frequency in social media
We’re all told we should be doing it, but how do you plan your social media strategy and how much…

Has the bell finally tolled for theatre subscriptions?
Probably not, but the use case is changing globally. Better data is essential to keeping up with customer needs.

Is the pram still the enemy of art?
There’s been a feminist revolution since Cyril Connolly declared the pram in the hall the enemy of good art. Now…

How Western theatre portrays Islam
The Brussels attacks have again thrust Islamic terrorists centre stage, and the way Western theatre portrays Muslims may be part…

How the art market's million dollar distortion affects you
The global art market rises and falls on multi-million dollar works but 90% of artworks sell for less than $50,000.

Fringe artists fight for support as festival numbers swell
Despite growing audience at Fringe Festivals, artists are increasingly concerned about the risks and challenges of participating in such events.

Understanding youth engagement in the arts
Authenticity is the key to youth engagement, but how do you get started and how do you keep it real?

From major to minor: the new resource exchange
From providing temporary office space to enabling new performance contexts, the resources of a major can be a godsend for…

Turnbull fails to woo the arts vote
Malcolm is erudite and charming, but that doesn’t translate into a better deal for artists.