Richard Watts

Richard Watts OAM is ArtsHub's National Performing Arts Editor; he also presents the weekly program SmartArts on Three Triple R FM. Richard is a life member of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, a Melbourne Fringe Festival Living Legend, and was awarded the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards' Facilitator's Prize in 2020. In 2021 he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Green Room Awards Association. Most recently, Richard received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in June 2024. Follow him on Twitter: @richardthewatts

Richard Watts's Latest Articles

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Multi-million dollar boost for contemporary music

WA’s McGowan Labor Government has announced a $3 million fund to support the state’s bands and musicians as part of…

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Fringe World moves to assist artists after JumpClimb fiasco

With artists owed $200,000 following the collapse of independent event management company, JumpClimb, Fringe World is taking action to assist.

Career Advice

Career spotlight: Composer

Three composers reflect on the influences and events that shaped their careers and offer advice for those following in their…

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Powerhouse Museum’s contentious Parramatta relocation confirmed

Moving the Powerhouse Museum from the inner city to Western Sydney will cost $645 million, and may split the collection…

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Fringe artists owed $200,000 after events company goes under

Despite apparently receiving all ticketing income owed from Fringe World in March, events management company JumpClimb has not paid artists…

Features

Out of the lounge room, onto the dance floor

From Darwin to Melbourne, dance lovers from all walks of life unite for Big Dance.

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Satisfying regional Australia’s hunger for contemporary art

Living outside the major capitals doesn’t mean being deprived of sophisticated contemporary art experiences, as the programming at Murray Art…

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Programming stories of universal relevance for local audiences

From its home on the Illawarra coast, Merrigong Theatre Company is telling new Australian stories for a national audience.

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Dr Natasha Cica resigns as Heide CEO

Cica’s resignation as CEO and Director of Heide Museum of Modern Art was quietly announced on Tuesday.

Career Advice

Career spotlight: Comedian

Want to make a living by making people laugh? Get some advice from the professionals.

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