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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…
Cost a growing factor preventing arts participation, Creative Australia’s national survey reveals
Creative Australia’s sixth National Arts Participation Survey reveals that 98% of Australians engage with the arts in some way and…
Back to Back Theatre recognised as ‘a singular artistic voice’ on the world stage
The Geelong-based company Back to Back Theatre will present a body of work at the 2026 Festival d'Automne à Paris.
A Large Attendance In The Antechamber review: Brian Lipson makes a timely return for Rising
Twenty-six years after its debut, Brian Lipson’s acclaimed A Large Attendance In The Antechamber is back in Melbourne for Rising.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
This week’s Australian arts sector appointments include new Chairs at The Song Room and the Art Gallery South Australia Foundation.
Darwin Festival announces 2026 program
Artistic Director Kate Fell’s final Darwin Festival features cult alt-rock band TISM alongside an array of new cross-cultural and First…
$100,000 dance fellowship announced by Shaun Parker & Company
Beau Dean Riley Smith is the inaugural recipient of the Shaun Parker & Company Choreographic Fellowship.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
This week’s arts sector appointments include moves to replace La Boite’s outgoing Artistic Director, plus a swathe of new board…
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…