Richard Watts

Richard Watts OAM is ArtsHub's National Performing Arts Editor; he also presents the weekly program SmartArts on Three Triple R FM. Richard is a life member of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, a Melbourne Fringe Festival Living Legend, and was awarded the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards' Facilitator's Prize in 2020. In 2021 he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Green Room Awards Association. Most recently, Richard received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in June 2024. Follow him on Twitter: @richardthewatts

Richard Watts's Latest Articles

News

What’s in the VIC budget for the arts?

Money for cultural infrastructure, First Peoples touring and engagement, live music and the screen sector was included in the 2022-23…

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Vale Max Riebl

The acclaimed and much loved countertenor died on Saturday, aged 30.

A colourful array of pinwheels spin in the breeze.
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On the move: latest sector appointments

La Boite appoints new AD, QSO appoints Chief Executive, Executive Producer joins OzAsia, and more.

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Voss opera returns after 30 years in the wilderness

Based on Patrick White’s novel, the operatic adaptation has not been staged in Australia since 1990.

Opinions & Analysis

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.

Career Advice

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…

Sponsored

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…

Features

How to make your tour greener

A new toolkit will help performing arts companies reduce the environmental impact of their tours.

News

On the move: Latest sector appointments

New Chair at Craft Victoria, two new Heads of Practice join Australia Council, and more.

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Vale Ken West

The father of Australia’s alternative music festivals died in his sleep on Thursday aged 64.

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