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Red tape reform could save live music venues millions
Music Victoria fights building code regulations that place live music venues in the same category as stadiums and airports.
Pay TV creates new opportunities for performing artists
From increased exposure to new ways of evaluating one’s own practise, TV work can be invaluable for artists.
Playwright speaks out over ‘derogatory treatment’
Lachlan Philpott’s ‘heartbreaking’ decision to distance himself from his play has led to the cancellation of its Sydney season.
Capturing the nerd audience
The mainstreaming of geek culture means the arts are now targeting the disposable income of a once-derided demographic.
Getting serious about Australian music
Our live music scene is internationally renowned but threatened at home, a situation Dr Ianto Ware is keen to address.
Sydney playwright disowns Perth production
Audiences at Perth Theatre Company's Alienation are greeted with a terse note from the playwright distancing himself.
SA youth theatre heads True North
A new ensemble for young people with a passion for the arts is being established in Adelaide’s northern suburbs.
Acrobat falls to death in Cirque show
A Cirque du Soleil performer has died in Las Vegas after falling some 15 metres during a performance of the…
NICA directors ‘shocked’ as independence plan scuppered
Swinburne University has abruptly abandoned discussions over independence for the National Institute of Circus Arts.
In defence of star ratings
Artists, publicists and producers love star ratings – provided they’re attached to a good review.