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Circa’s Yaron Lifschitz receives ISPA Distinguished Artist Award
Lifschitz joins the likes of Taylor Mac, Robert Lepage, Laurie Anderson and Pina Bausch in receiving the accolade from the…

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of comings and goings in the Australian arts sector.

Darwin Symphony Orchestra to tour Territory-wide in 2025
The DSO’s 2025 season will see Jonathan Tooby’s last hurrah as Artistic Director/Chief Conductor, but not before the Orchestra undertakes…

Midsumma and Mardi Gras programs ensure a queer summer ahead
Asexual comedy, drag kings, lesbian drama, trans theatre and in-your-face gay cabaret feature in the programs of Sydney and Melbourne’s…

Uncle Archie and Aunty Ruby honoured with Fitzroy statues
Bronze statues of the two singer-songwriters were unveiled at the Atherton Gardens on Saturday.

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of comings and goings in the Australian arts sector, including new trustees, a new Chair, balletic appointments…

WASO embraces new venues and new programs in its 2025 season
Despite the temporary closure of Perth Concert Hall, the West Australian Symphony Orchestra shows no sign of slowing down in…

Queensland Ballet’s 2025 season dominated by safe works from the company’s past
After funding constraints led to the abrupt resignation of its last Artistic Director in August, Queensland Ballet’s 2025 season is…

ACT Hub, Canberra’s home of indie theatre, reveals 2025 season
A new festival of Australian works, a contemporary Irish classic, musical theatre and Macbeth feature in the ACT Hub’s recently…

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings, including appointments at Sport for Jove, WASO, Geelong Arts Centre…