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

Career Advice

Artists Essentials Toolkit #3: Making money from your art online

From online shops to putting ads on your website, here are five easy ways to start making money from your…

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Caro Llewellyn (re)appointed as Wheeler Centre CEO

Originally appointed as the Centre’s inaugural CEO before personal reasons forced her to reject the job offer, Llewellyn will take…

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Women, First Nations composers under-represented in orchestral repertoire: new report

Analysis of the repertoire of nine major organisations, including the QSO, MSO, SSO, TSO, ASO and WASO, reveals that only…

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Dear Australia: 50 playwrights explore our new normal

Fifty monologues reflecting on the challenges and opportunities facing Australians as we emerge from lockdown will serve as an invaluable…

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AICSA calls for additional $10M government investment in South Australia

One in three people working in South Australia’s arts sector have lost their jobs because of COVID-19, meaning that government…

Features

From addiction to recovery: unpicking the challenges of the rock'n'roll lifestyle

From gigging musician to rock star, musicians’ lives present a range of wellbeing challenges. A new book offers professional perspectives,…

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Getting the best financial advice for difficult times

Now more than ever, expert financial advice is crucial for artists and arts workers. Four arts accountants provide practical advice…

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How indie theatre-makers are fighting back after COVID-19

Independent theatre companies in Adelaide are preparing to welcome back audiences, but how will a post-COVID world shape their programming?

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Translating business jargon so artists can focus on making art

With tax time looming, it’s more important than ever to find an accountant who understands how the arts sector works…

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$345 million recovery plan to rebuild live performance sector

Peak body Live Performance Australia has unveiled a two-year recovery plan for the sector, including a JobKeeper extensions, a Business…

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