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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…
$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…
Realities of regional life explored in young people’s monologues
A new collection of scripts written by young regional Australians shares their fresh perspectives with the wider theatre community.
Why supporting local artists makes cultural and financial sense for festivals
While festivals have always championed local artists, such prerogatives will become all the more urgent as we recover from COVID-19,…
Olivia Ansell appointed as Sydney Festival’s new director
A Sydneysider with a passion for her city's stories, Olivia Ansell's first Sydney Festival program will be presented in 2022.
Australia's first theatre to reopen on 5 June
On Friday 5 June, Darwin’s Brown’s Mart Theatre will be the first Australian theatre to re-open after COVID-19 restrictions forced…
Sydney Fringe goes global despite cancelling its 2020 festival
While the 11th Sydney Fringe has been cancelled, an alliance with international Fringe Festivals will ensure important independent works can…
Artists in iso: Francesca Hiew, Australian String Quartet
The Australian String Quartet's second violinist says she's never enjoyed practicing more.
$2 million fund for artists as new festival rises over Melbourne
The replacement for Melbourne Festival and White Night, to be known as RISING, is seeking proposals for new work from…
Independents left out in the cold as government institutes emergency relief fund
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries’ decision to suspend existing funding programs and focus on emergency relief…