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Opera Queensland recruits 384 new singers
The company’s newest members range from active servicemen and a singing sparky, to an 86 year old great-grandmother.
Digitising dance works for posterity
Sydney Dance Company is creating a visual archive of the works of choreographer Graeme Murphy, its former Artistic Director.
Darwin’s diversity takes centre-stage
German theatre company Rimini Protokoll will put a human face to Darwin's unique demographics at this year's Darwin Festival.
Australia’s first Indigenous opera set for Adelaide debut
The score for soprano and composer Deborah Cheetham’s labour of love will be performed by the Adelaide Art Orchestra.
From The Castle to the MTC
The team behind the the media satire Frontline take to the stage with satirical attention to the political spin doctors.
Cabaret explosion’s shockwaves hit Queensland
The continued growth of Australian cabaret has sparked the transformation of the Brisbane Cabaret Festival into a statewide event.
Is the Arts West alliance the way of the future?
A collaborative arts marketing initiative in Melbourne’s western suburbs is already kicking goals after less than 18 months.
Recovery begins at Glasgow School of Art
A special bursary scheme for students affected by the fire has been established as offers of support for the GSA…
New board members join Melbourne Writers Festival
A senior staff member from the ANZ Bank and a museum director join the literary Festival's Board.
Designing a library for the 21st century
Australia’s newest library opens in Melbourne’s Docklands this weekend, designed by architectural team Lindsay and Kerry Clare.