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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…
Artists respond to budget cuts by offering free tickets
Finucane & Smith’s upcoming Collingwood season is #FREEFORARTISTS.
The changing face of cabaret
In the last 15 years, cabaret has grown from a niche art form to mainstream entertainment. We find out why,…
Majors benefit from Brandis top-up
While controversy rages over the Budget diversion of funding from the Australia Council, the Ministry has provided extra funding for…
Dance protests draw national attention to budget cuts
Artists across Australia engaged in a mass dance action to highlight concerns over Senator Brandis’ cuts to the Australia Council.
NED – A new Australian musical
An ambitious but underwhelming production based on the history of the Kelly Gang and its charismatic leader.
Scammers offering fake AusCo grants
Be cautious of callers congratulating you on securing funding but who ask for your banking details.
Shock funding cancellations due to AusCo Federal Budget 2015 arts cuts
The impact of last week’s shock cuts to the Australia Council is already being felt across the nation.
Older women’s invisibility explored on stage
The cult of youth and beauty excludes older women, and not everyone wants to be a rosy-cheeked grandma.
Is there a secret to success for new Australian musicals?
With a new musical theatre production based on the life of Ned Kelly set to open this week, we look…