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MSO. Dan Sultan. A man is seated at a piano on the left. He's singing. In the background are an orchestra of strings. A conductor is on the right.
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Music review: Dan Sultan x MSO, Hamer Hall

This masterful collaboration demonstrated the immense power of elevating First Nations voices on the orchestral stage.

Developing a broad skillset. Two teenagers sit on park swings in a suburban landscape. One sits with his back to the camera, the other has twisted their swing around to talk to him.
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How developing a broad skillset can help you flourish as a filmmaker

Screenwriter/producer Benji Menday and director Tatjana Hamilton’s short film ‘Bottleneck’ owes much to the skills they gained at AFTRS.

A man in shadow is crouched over in the centre of the room. Around him are four people, two standing on chairs. They are throwing bit of paper in the air. The lighting is awash in red and white spotlight. Elegies: A Song Cycle.
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Theatre review: Elegies: A Song Cycle, fortyfivedownstairs

A new production company makes its premiere with a slick and funnier than expected rendition of songs about losing loved…

Catch art and music at Suara Festival, Bali Indonesia. Two very large installations appear like masks hovering over a crowd with the sun setting into the background against a purple sky.
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Upcoming Asian arts destinations 2024

A hand-picked guide of contemporary arts festivals and biennales to add to your Asian travel itinerary in the second half…

A strong project proposal can take idea into reality. Photo of a figure wearing a cardboard box on their head with the letters ‘BRAIN’. Above it is a hand holding the word ‘IDEA’ in red.
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Good project proposals: 5 dos and don’ts

From open calls to grant applications, project proposals are assessed in a competitive process that can benefit from strategising.

A painting of three young boys with their backs to us. The first one has a red and blue T-shirt and blue shorts. The other two are bare chested with dark-coloured shorts.
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Artist-First art prize offers more support and fewer restrictions

The Basil Sellers Art Prize is pioneering cultural change in art prize practice with its Artist-First approach.

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5 tips to maximise your chances of being a guest at writers' festivals

It's not easy to find yourself on the invitation list of literary festivals, but here are some ideas worth trying.

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Roadmap to Success – Learning Module 1, How We Developed the Roadmap Canvas

The first in a new series of videos offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The Big Idea…

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings.

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How to succeed when negotiating a new salary or a pay rise

When negotiating for a pay rise, always take the time to consider the other party's situation and capabilities.

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