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Circus gets serious
The Victorian circus sector presented a united front on Friday at the first of a series of national meetings organised…
What to do when you’re defunded
After the tears and the rage, what should your next step be if your funding is cut, or axed altogether?
Rights issue forces late season change at Malthouse and Belvoir
An unforeseen issue with the rights to The Philadelphia Story means the planned co-production will not be staged in 2014.
More than Ten Days on the Island
The biennial Tasmanian festival launched its new brand this week, marking a major shift in programming and community engagement.
Turning it up to 11: live music action plan launched
A plan to support live music in Sydney was launched this week, but can it overcome decades of neglect?
Turning the tables: youth theatre for adult audiences
Once dismissed as worthy but unprofessional, theatre made by young people is increasingly moving onto our main stages.
What makes a good Arts Minister?
Industry knowledge? Passion? Political nous? Australian arts identities discuss the skills needed in such a role.
Youth arts orgs lose out in funding cuts
Arts Queensland has cut triennial funding for a range of youth arts organisations, including peak body Youth Arts Queensland.
Channel Nine continues arts sponsorship push
Brisbane Film Festival and WA Screen Academy join Nine’s list of partners alongside Adelaide Fringe and Adelaide Film Festival.
Students a-twitter as Monash Uni shakes up Bachelor of Performing Arts degree
Social media fans the rumour mill, but the future of Monash's Bachelor of Performing Arts is brighter than first feared.