Madeleine Swain

Madeleine Swain is ArtsHub’s managing editor. Originally from England where she trained as an actor, she has over 25 years’ experience as a writer, editor and film reviewer in print, television, radio and online. She is also currently Vice Chair of JOY Media.

Madeleine's Latest Articles

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News

Opportunities and awards

Calls for EOIs for Vivid and Adelaide Cabaret Festival, first round of regional arts touring funding from Create NSW, Bangarra…

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Career Advice

Roadmap to Success – Learning Module 1, Selling Yourself

The next in a new series of videos offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The Big Idea…

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Exhibition review: Jurassic World: The Exhibition

A new immersive exhibition brings full-sized moving dinosaurs to Melbourne's inner north.

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Features

Roadmap to Success – Learning Module 1, Understanding Your Why

The third in a new series of videos offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The Big Idea…

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A sculpture festival that’s bursting with pride

The SWELL Sculpture Festival is a place where art and community are inextricably linked.

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Features

Roadmap to Success – Learning Module 1, Essential Elements

The second in a new series of videos offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The Big Idea…

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Theatre review: A Streetcar Named Desire, Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne

The MTC's take on Williams' 20th century classic impresses, but lacks genuine menace.

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Features

Roadmap to Success – Learning Module 1, How We Developed the Roadmap Canvas

The first in a new series of videos offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The Big Idea…

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Sponsored

New support for UK/Australian collaborations

The British Council has announced the opening of applications for its Connections Through Culture arts grants, supporting new cultural projects…

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News

Ability Fest returns and expands to Queensland

The music festival with inclusion baked into its DNA returns this October.

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