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Fringe festival furore as state’s US$32 million arts budget vetoed
Fringe festivals have reacted with shock to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ vetoing all arts funding on the basis that some…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings.
Singapore Symphony Orchestra set for 2025 Australian debut
Praised as one of the best orchestras in the world, the SSO performs in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in February…
Listening to the desert speak and answering with art, song, music and culture
September is the ideal time for cultural tourists to visit Central Australia, thanks to the annual Desert Festival and Desert…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
An Australian heads to Ohio, swapping the AGSA for The University of Melbourne, and more arts comings and goings.
Stuff the British Stole: Marc Fennell on repatriation, culture and the evolving museum sector
The second series of the successful Australian-Canadian television series lands on the ABC this month.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector appoints from across the country.
National Performing Arts Partnership Framework expands again
Brisbane’s La Boite Theatre and national touring and production body Performing Lines join the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework from…
Making it count: Brisbane Festival announces its 2024 program
Brisbane Festival has just 23 days in the year to make an impact, and AD Louise Bezzina is making every…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
New CEOs, Executive Directors, Literary Editors and more make up this week’s round-up of arts sector comings and goings.