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How to start a new festival
Old festivals close but newcomers draw crowds. In a saturated market, how does a new festival get a foothold?
Save Big West campaign fails
Organisers are determined to harness the community’s energy into a constructive future outcome.
Cheers as playwright castigates Arts Minister
Patricia Cornelius faced down Minister for the Arts Mitch Fifield at a national playwrights dinner on Tuesday.
Further $3M for new arts precinct
Coupled with $4.5 million in philanthropic donations and an earlier $4M in state support, the new funding will make the…
Cultivating resilience in the face of chaos
Connectedness, self-care, a playful outlook and finding meaning in difficult experiences can help you bounce back from setbacks.
Big West Board respond to criticism
In a detailed statement the Board have outlined their reasons for closing the festival down but failed to explain their…
When independent theatre becomes dependent
Companies invited to partner with a mainstage company or major festival have much to gain from such relationships, but do…
Big West board refuses to answer community questions
Despite initially agreeing to front a public forum to explain why they have axed the festival, board members cancelled at…
How regional centres are driving innovation
Living outside a major metropolitan centre can liberate artists and organisations alike, allowing them to escape from the influence of…
The impact of #ausvotesarts
The recent Federal election saw unprecedented coverage of the arts as a political issue, the outcomes of which may have…