David Burton

David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.

David Burton's Latest Articles

The Big Red Bash has been postponed until 2026, but a 2025 concert may keep local business afloat.
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After setbacks, Big Red Bash announces concert featuring Australian legend

Big Red Bash has joined the long list of festivals that is changing its programming, with a major impact on…

In her 80s, Helen Garner has found chart-topping success with her latest book.
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Celebrating the artistic power of ageing women

Ageing women over 65 encounter huge societal challenges, but it can also mean a prolific time of creative growth, as…

Liane Moriarty has dominated Australian audiobooks in 2024.
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The best Australian audiobooks of 2024

More people are listening to audiobooks than ever before and Australian audiobooks are thriving.

The Wiggles were Australia's most listened to artist in 2024 according to Spotify Wrapped.
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Australia's Spotify Wrapped 2024: the year in Aussie music

Once again, Spotify Wrapped has revealed global listened habits. No local artists made Australia's top five most streamed this year.

Is sleep helpful for creativity? The answers may surprise you.
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From Woolf to Einstein: exploring the connection between sleep and creativity

Is sleep the secret ingredient for creative legends? The answers are surprising.

Sarah J Maas continues to dominate BookTok and the publishing industry at large.
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BookTok's 10 best reads of 2024

Explore BookTok's explosive 2024 picks, from romantasy to serial killer escapades. The platform continues to shape the international publishing industry.

The annual ARIA awards proved to be an especially diverse celebration in 2024.
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Troye Sivan sweeps ARIA Awards as First Nations talent takes centre stage

Perth-born pop icon Troye Sivan swept the big awards, while Missy Higgins was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Percival Everett has won the National Book Award for his novel, James. Image is a man in a formal suit standing in front of a media wall.
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Percival Everett wins America's National Book Award

The biggest night in American literature celebrated a diverse group of winners in the shadow of Trump's re-election.

Studying the daily routines of artists can inspire anyone's creativity.
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From Beethoven to Murakami: 5 daily routines that spark artistic brilliance

Studying the daily routines of history's geniuses may strike some as intimidating, but they hold important clues for any aspiring…

An ABBA parade is just one of the events in Brisbane this weekend.
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5 things to do in Brisbane this weekend

Go round the twist, explore enchanted gardens, dance in the CBD and much more in Brisbane this weekend.

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