Performing Arts

Why art museums will open before performing arts venues
What the data tells us about when, and how, to reopen while getting the cost-wellbeing equation right.

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Sydney Contemporary Fair cancelled, AGSA first art museum to reopen, $5.2m in AusCo Grants announced, Opera Australia cancels entire national…

Conquering fear in your reopening strategy
As a national roadmap has been laid out for arts and cultural venues to again welcome visitors, we ask: 'how…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Audible announces $20,000 podcast writing competition, Musica Viva reveals FutureMakers, Australia Institute announces writer-in-residence longlist, and more awards.

How music education stays afloat during COVID-19
Music is at its most powerful when experienced live, so how have educators been able to shift classes online and…

Bold artists sought for new initiatives as Brimbank Council launches creative brand
Brimbank City Council has unveiled a bold new arts and culture brand that seeks to engage creatives to work within…

Vale Arthur Dignam
The Australian stage and screen actor, whose work included roles in The Devil’s Playground and The Dismissal, has died of…

Casual workers remain exposed as arts institutions draw support
In the coronavirus crisis there have been calls from all sides to 'save the arts', but we should also ask…

Review: Terrain: Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney Opera House Digital Season
This recording conveys the sumptuous detail and stunning power of the live production.

Prepare to fail: how to be successful in a virtual AGM
For Rachael Coghlan, Craft ACT's first virtual AGM offered lessons for many arts orgs needing to deliver reporting, acquittals and…