Richard Watts
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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.
On the move: Latest sector appointments
Program Manager joins Theatre Royal, Arts Capital CEO steps down, Liquid Architecture farewells Artistic Director, and more.
Co-Artistic Directors stepping back sooner than planned
An early transition for incoming Artistic Director Ruth Mackenzie CBE has been made possible by pandemic era circumstances.
How arts training builds confident kids
A NIDA Open short course will teach life skills that are transferable outside of the stage or studio.
Arts election campaigning heats up
With a Federal election looming, it’s time for the sector to get serious about lobbing local MPs and promoting the…
Vale Andrew Ross AM
The sector mourns the passing of a man whose impact on Australian culture was profound and enduring.
Could a purpose-built theatre strengthen Australia’s circus sector?
The proposed 100-seat Borderville Theatre will be specifically designed for circus performances.