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Heartstopper is the queer TV show we need right now
As LGBTQIA+ people face renewed hostility, this sweetly affirming Netflix series celebrates young queer love with humour and warmth.
Exit interview: Leanne Glover, WASO
Technological changes have placed greater pressure on orchestral musicians in recent years, according to Leanne Glover, the outgoing Principal Cor…
Reconnecting with community through song
A celebration of exquisite voices and the uplifting power of song, Festival of Voices features choirs from across Australia and…
How to make your tour greener
A new toolkit will help performing arts companies reduce the environmental impact of their tours.
On the move: Latest sector appointments
New Chair at Craft Victoria, two new Heads of Practice join Australia Council, and more.
Vale Ken West
The father of Australia’s alternative music festivals died in his sleep on Thursday aged 64.
How COVID cancellations can enrich a festival
A festival three years in the making, RISING offers multiple entry points for people unfamiliar with contemporary arts experiences.
On the move: Latest sector appointments
New leadership team for Black Swan, Australian National Maritime Museum's new Director, and more.
RISE’s last hurrah a rare budget positive
Other than a final $20M for RISE, there's little for the sector to celebrate in the 2022 Federal Budget.
Nostalgia meets future: nurturing cabaret
The 2022 Adelaide Cabaret Festival has a focus on Australian multiculturalism and nostalgia, and a commitment to growing the artform.