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On the brink: why has music venue insurance gone through the roof?
Insurance cost hikes are placing some music venues on the edge of closure, while affected venues say there have so…
How do artists work with global brands?
Commercial brands are forever looking for creatives to add cachet to their wares. So, what’s it like to strike deals…
Writers telling underside stories of the beautiful game
It’s the news no football fan wants to hear – that there are some shady back room dealings in world…
Why does Frida Kahlo’s fame outshine other women artists?
Audiences are currently in the grip of ‘Frida fever’ thanks to a blockbuster show at AGSA. But why does this…
When can artists afford to retire?
The official retirement age in Australia has just gone up. But when do artists typically clock off from their working…
Handling the work experience kids: there must be a better way
Does your organisation buckle under the strain at work experience placement time? Read on for some simple tactics to streamline…
High schoolers and mental health: can art help give them space?
A slightly unconventional artist-in-schools project is revealing the power of uninterrupted, quiet creative time for teens.
Female dance bodies onstage: are we seeing a revolution?
Is the work of one of Europe’s most of-the-moment choreographers shifting expectations of female bodies on stage?
Sharp rise of AI: artists’ friend or foe?
Artists’ views on whether AI is an ally or enemy in this bold new era.
Theatre review: Things I Know To Be True, State Theatre Centre, WA
Devastating hidden edges of family relationships are brought to light in Black Swan State Theatre's staging of Andrew Bovell's play.