Performing Arts

Sector responds to invisible arts department
Last week’s announcement by Prime Minister Scott Morrison that the arts will no longer have a prominent or titular role…

ICYMI: A wrap of this week’s arts news
Key NSW organisations make Board announcements, plus festival and program announcements for Theatre Works, ACO and Summer Nights as well…

Coming Together, Melbourne Recital Centre (VIC)
Adam Simmons and the Australian Chinese Music Ensemble offer an intimate exploration of the craft and beauty in a musical…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
$450,000 in Copyright Agency's Culture Fund grants, Design Tasmania 2019 Award winners, John Fries Finalists, 2020 Stand Up! Grants plus…

5 ways you can protest the arts department being axed
Artists across Australia are speaking up to defend our sector disappearing in the latest public service shake-up.

Punk Rock, fortyfivedownstairs (VIC)
Put your fear of missing out into gear and get to this. Rock and roll is dead but punk rock…

Sick, NICA (VIC)
NICA students and Gavin Marshall deliver a sophisticated, contemporary circus work.

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Darwin Festival CEO moves on, Art Month Sydney appoints 2020 Artistic Director, new Chairs at MIFF, MTC and Brisbane Festival,…

When to say no to sponsorship
As the climate crisis deepens, should Australian arts organisations reject sponsorship and donations from the fossil fuel sector?

Disappearing arts department: politicians respond
‘There is no change to the Morrison Government's strong commitment to the Arts,' according to Minister Fletcher's office while Shadow…