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Exit interview: Travis Tiddy, The Unconformity
After 15 years and seven festivals grown from the bedrock of Tasmania's West Coast, Tiddy reflects on growth, change and…
This week’s arts news and trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.
Regional and Remote Music Summit headed to NSW in 2025
Following its successful Darwin debut this month, the Summit’s second iteration will be held in regional NSW next year.
Mitchell Butel announced as STC’s new Artistic Director
After leading State Theatre Company South Australia for the past six years, Butel returns to Sydney to lead the company…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings.
Melbourne Fringe cooks up a creative storm
Free food and entertainment are just some of the many events on offer at the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Festival.
The festival at the junction of artistic innovation and tourism KPIs
Government support from Events Tasmania instead of Arts Tasmania in no way prevents Junction from offering a strong cultural program…
Queensland Theatre axes entire run of hit Broadway play
The Australian premiere season of Selina Fillinger’s 'POTUS' has been cancelled outright, the day after its postponed opening night.
Adelaide Festival AD quits to take up government job
Ruth Mackenzie has stepped down as Artistic Director of Adelaide Festival in order to oversee the development and delivery of…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of comings and goings in the Australian arts sector.