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Pride and Prejudice review: Bloomshed’s satirical take is a perfect delight
With Mr Bennet played by a wilting houseplant, exaggeration is the name of the game in this hilarious production of…
Melbourne Fringe rejects artists’ requests for A Fair Cut
An open letter calling on Melbourne Fringe to improve the agreements with artists at this year's festival been rejected, however…
Community radio delivers $153 million to Australian music economy
Community radio stations broadcast more than double the volume of local music played by commercial networks, according to a new…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
This week’s arts sector appointments include a new CEO at Adelaide Fringe.
Federal Budget 2026-27: Opposition, Greens and A New Approach assess arts funding
The Shadow Arts Minister, the Greens and arts think tank A New Approach add their responses to the 2026-27 Federal…
Federal Budget 2026-27: the arts sector responds
No shocks but few real surprises for the arts in the Albanese Government’s 2026-27 Federal Budget.
RISING announces final additions to 2026 program
A large-scale First Nations projection and sound work at Fed Square and a free artists’ bar have been added to…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
This week’s arts sector appointments include a new Artistic Director at Spare Parts Puppet Theatre.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
This week’s round-up of Australian arts sector appointments includes a dancer’s promotion at The Australian Ballet, a newly created position…
5 shows to catch at Adelaide Cabaret Festival
'Anything goes, anything can happen' in cabaret, according to Adelaide Cabaret Festival Executive Producer Isobel Marmion.