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On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings.
How Newcastle’s New Annual festival changes artists’ lives, one opportunity at a time
Now in its fourth year, the multi-arts festival New Annual celebrates Novocastrian creatives while also bringing Australia’s best artists to…
The National Circus Festival: growing grassroots circus in the regions
With an emphasis on circus training and community-building as much as entertainment, the National Circus Festival is a major event…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings.
Exit interview: Travis Tiddy, The Unconformity
After 15 years and seven festivals grown from the bedrock of Tasmania's West Coast, Tiddy reflects on growth, change and…
This week’s arts news and trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.
Regional and Remote Music Summit headed to NSW in 2025
Following its successful Darwin debut this month, the Summit’s second iteration will be held in regional NSW next year.
Mitchell Butel announced as STC’s new Artistic Director
After leading State Theatre Company South Australia for the past six years, Butel returns to Sydney to lead the company…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings.
Melbourne Fringe cooks up a creative storm
Free food and entertainment are just some of the many events on offer at the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Festival.