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From Björk to Blade Runner 2049: revisioning the future at ACMI
The Future & Other Fictions is a major new exhibition focused on screen culture’s ability to imagine a better world.
Sigur Rós announce Australian orchestral tour with ASO, MSO and others
The popular Icelandic post-rock group will perform with a 41-piece chamber orchestra in order to bring their latest album to…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
A new Artistic Director, a new CEO and a range of Board appointments are included in today’s edition of our…
Griffin Theatre Company’s 2025 season celebrates immediacy and finds common ground
In 2025, Griffin thematically bridges social and generational divides while also celebrating theatre’s ability to predict the future.
Queensland Theatre launches 2025 season with AD’s role still vacant
A triumvirate of Associate Artistic Directors have programmed the company’s 2025 season, which includes two world premieres of very local…
Sydney Festival announces Canadian Kris Nelson as 2026-2029 Festival Director
Nelson, previously the AD/CEO of London International Festival of Theatre and Dublin Fringe's Festival Director, will start his tenure with…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings.
From rarely seen tragedy to popular history play: Bell Shakespeare launches 2025 season
Rarely staged in Australia, Shakespeare’s ‘Coriolanus’ is one of three major productions presented by Bell Shakespeare in the company’s 35th…
Going for baroque in 2025: Australian Brandenburg Orchestra celebrates its 35th anniversary
From Handel and Bach to new collaborations and commissions, the Brandenburg’s 2025 season promises to excite and delight.
Vale Lex Marinos OAM: actor, director, broadcaster and champion of diversity in the arts
The acclaimed and much-loved Greek-Australian actor, writer, director and advocate died last Friday, aged 75.