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Sector responses to Catalyst range from caution to dismay
Although some funding has been restored to the AusCo concerns about process, impartiality and doubling up on resources remain.
Victorian theatre sector united despite wedge attempts
Attempts at wedge politics earlier in the year have only served to unite the sector say delegates at 2015 Victorian…
Do you need a figurehead?
Patrons or ambassadors are de rigueur for many arts organisations, but what role do they play, and how do you…
Surfing the yellow wave
Asian-Australian theatre-makers are tired of waiting for inclusion so they are taking the initiative in increasing cultural diversity on the…
Plugging Brisbane's brain drain
What can be done to strengthen Brisbane’s vibrant independent theatre sector and prevent local talent from moving away?
Students to be graded on making a song and dance
Australian students will be able to formally study musical theatre, both theoretically and practically, as of 2016.
Fifield promises NPEA decision within two weeks
Minister Fifield has taken a conciliatory approach to the sector at the National Arts Roundtable held in Sydney today.
Indigenous and disadvantaged artists will suffer under NPEA
Witnesses at day one of the Senate inquiry in Sydney have stressed the damage wrought by the government’s raid on…
Perth’s international empathy festival
A theme of empathy and understanding runs through the 2016 Perth International Arts Festival program.
Slow but steady progress at Collingwood arts precinct
The former TAFE college in Collingwood has received a $2 million basic upgrade, but the site is far from being…