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Beyond backdrops: scenography takes centre stage
Australian theatrical design is distinctive for its collaborative approach, a quality that will be on display at an international scenography…
Arts West opposes National Programme for Excellence
A coalition of cultural organisations have spoken out against the proposed funding reduction to the Australia Council.
Mobilising audiences to oppose Australia Council Budget cuts
Arts companies are enlisting the weight of audience opinion to protest the Minister's Budget move redirecting funding from the independent…
Does sex still sell?
In an era when anyone with a smart phone can quickly sate their erotic appetite, do carnal desires still help…
Push for Senate inquiry into Budget AusCo cuts
Australia's peak arts bodies have called for a Senate Inquiry into cuts to the Australia Council budget, a push backed…
Wesley Enoch announced as Sydney Festival’s new director
After five years at QTC, Enoch will take over from Lieven Bertels as Festival Director for a three-year tenure from…
Perseverance pays off for Melbourne Cabaret Festival
After six years of lobbying while operating on the smell of an oily rag, state funding for the festival has…
Greens appoint Bandt to arts portfolio
The MP for Melbourne was appointed as arts spokesperson on Monday and has already gone on the attack.
Vale John Pinder
Renowned for his support of Australian comedy and circus, and closely involved with multiple festivals, Pinder passed away on Tuesday.
Victorian arts funding: No black hole, just a slow-burning star
The Shadow Arts Minister claims there's a $13.5 million cut to arts funding but the industry says arts funding for…