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EOIs open for Un[contained] Arts Festival 2024. Photo: Supplied. A performer wearing a light device that spans from her back like a peacock tail with vibrant colourful lights. She is standing in the middle of a road at night.
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Opportunities and awards

New grant rounds open now, ACMI welcomes new First Nations commission, biennale delegates announced and finalists of APRA Professional Development…

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Opinions & Analysis

Reflections on government involvement in the arts in Australia

The arts and politics are forever entwined but governments of all stripes must see the sector as something to celebrate…

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RED Gallery changing hands, artists still owed money

After speaking out on payments owed by RED Gallery, artists are now worried that new ownership will delay their settlements…

Arts ticket sales: a group of people mingling outside a fringe festival art venue.
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Which festivals are breaking records despite cost of living crisis?

Cost of living surges mean many are still feeling the financial pinch. But certain festivals are enjoying record growth. How…

Metro Arts in West End Village, recently lost its federal arts funding.
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Why did this multi-arts organisation lose its federal arts funding?

Brisbane staple Metro Arts was unsuccessful in securing four-year funding from Creative Australia, impacting the lives of many artists.

'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' at Geelong Arts Centre. Photo: Michael Mason. Six performers dressed in colourful attire on stage with the background of a cartoonish park. They are posing in a group with happy and cheeky expressions.
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Theatre review: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Geelong Arts Centre

A vibrant production of the Charlie Brown franchise offers outstanding performances, but some outdated tropes.

Bluey. A group of animation dogs sit on a green carpet on top of floorboards in a bunched up.
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Theatre review: Bluey’s Big Play, QPAC

Pop culture phenomena Bluey and Bingo become puppets in this well-crafted experience for under eights.

'A Night with Pastor Ace' by Ace R L. Image: Supplied. A non-binary person standing with their hands held in prayer, wearing a rainbow blazer and a dildo with googly eyes on their shoulder.
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Conversion practice survivor spins story to comedic gold

Ace R L's 'sacrilegious musical comedy' brings their experience of church-led conversion practices out of the dark with humour, authenticity…

Anoushka Shankar. Woman sitting playing sitar against a black background.
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Music review: Anoushka Shankar, Sydney Festival

Anoushka Shankar and her band delighted in reworking Hindustani music for an appreciative crowd.

Orpheus & Eurydice. Minimal white stage set featuring a cage, with acrobats and opera singers.
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Opera review: Orpheus & Eurydice, Sydney Festival

Far from detracting from the enjoyment, acrobats add to the complexities of this classic opera.

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