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All the world’s a page: Poetry Month 2026 program revealed
Poetry Month 2026, presented by Red Room Poetry, is coming to a library, billboard, computer screen or Opera House near…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
This week’s Australian arts sector appointments include a new CEO at State Library Victoria.
Monkey Baa: Eva Di Cesare to step down at the end of 2027
Monkey Baa Theatre co-founder and Artistic Director Eva Di Cesare reflects on her 29-year tenure to date.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
This week’s arts sector appointments include a new Artistic Director at Darwin Festival and the departure of one of Rising’s…
Choreographer Lucy Guerin to step down from Lucy Guerin Inc at end of 2026
Twenty-five years after founding her company, which has significantly enriched the Australian dance sector, Guerin is moving on.
First Nations festival Kindred People joins Melbourne’s crowded arts calendar
Presented by Monash University, the new festival will run biennially if its first iteration is a success.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
In this week's arts sector appointments, chairs come and go, and an artistic director's tenure is extended for another year.
Rise and shine, this year's Brisbane Festival has events starting at 6am
‘This year, Brisbane Festival is tuned to the frequency of this city,’ said Artistic Director Ebony Bott.
Arts figures recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours
A concert pianist, an arts patron and many more have been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
This week’s arts sector appointments include a new CEO at WA’s Arts and Culture Trust and a new Artistic Director/CEO…