Performing Arts
How much should governments spend on the arts?
If we want more money for the arts, we need to create a public culture in which the arts have…
STC breaks single ticket sales record two days in a row
The Sydney Theatre Company broke its single ticket sales record two days in a row, despite its website crashing and…
UK official intervenes in funding process
Deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman has intervened in the Newcastle arts funding process in an attempt to prevent the council…
Melbourne’s Corner Hotel under threat from residential development
Iconic Melbourne music venue, the Corner Hotel, could be threatened by a proposal for a large residential development just across…
Byron Bay Film Festival's opening film takes a stand
BBFF’s opening night film ties in with initiative to help stop violence against women.
Bulgaria controversially awards EU funding to sex-soaked pop music
Controversy has arisen after Bulgaria’s pop-folk music culture known as ‘chalga’ was awarded funding.
New app puts arts at your fingertips
Forget checking your Facebook status, art lovers can now find out where to check themselves in for a performance thanks…
This week's arts appointments
Things were relatively calm on the arts front this week, with only a handful of appointments taking place.
Publishing still industry booming in India
Despite the ready availability of e-readers in India, the paper book is still drawing just as much attention, with the…
Artists remember Sylvia Plath 50 years after her death
A host of creatives including Lena Dunham and Tess Taylor have spoken out about Sylvia Plath’s legacy, 50 years after…