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Performance reviews: The Search and Trevor Ashley: The (First Annual) Farewell Show, Midsumma Festival
At Midsumma Festival this year, Jess McAvoy presents an unforgettable performance in ‘The Search’ and Trevor Ashley revealed the dark…

'The artist is sacred' – holding space for queer narratives
The annual 'Summer Daze' exhibition returns to Off the Kerb Gallery. ArtsHub speaks to gallery owner and exhibiting artists on…

RED Gallery changing hands, artists still owed money
After speaking out on payments owed by RED Gallery, artists are now worried that new ownership will delay their settlements…

Conversion practice survivor spins story to comedic gold
Ace R L's 'sacrilegious musical comedy' brings their experience of church-led conversion practices out of the dark with humour, authenticity…

The battle for Temperance Hall
A significant space where artists have 'free rein', Temperance Hall is facing closure by mid-2024 due to ongoing funding woes.

Performance review: BLAKTIVISM, Hamer Hall
A potent First Nations performance with stirring vocals, storytelling and words of protest.

Melbourne gallery has artists seeing red
Artists speak up after frustrating dealings with long-standing RED Gallery.

Dark side of the arts: where fear and transparency collide
What are arts journalists to do when those we are trying to empower to speak up fear the repercussions?

Performance reviews: Myth, Propaganda and Disaster and the Heirs of America, and Le Freak, Melbourne Fringe Festival
A successful, spine-tingling sequel and good hour of circus entertainment.

Just an Inquiry or a golden opportunity?
Arts sector leaders respond to the launch of the Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry.