Australia
How comedians prepare for festival season
Next year’s comedy festival season may seem an age away, but for Australian comics, it’s very much begun.
Creative Australia Awards 2024 recipients announced
Eleven artists were recognised for their contribution to the national cultural story at the Creative Australia Awards ceremony on Thursday…
How pre-professional training can transform your passion into a career
NIDA Open Studios courses provide rigorous training for people who are planning a career in the arts or need more…
12 underrated books in 2024 by PoC you need to read
A dozen books by Australian PoC writers to read and to gift.
Parrtjima to return with a timeless glow in April
The Light Festival’s 10th anniversary brings back favourite events plus a musical surprise.
This week's arts news and trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.
Parrtjima
Parrtjima - A Festival in Light 2025
Parrtjima is an extraordinary FREE 10-night festival in the stunning Red Centre, with an incredible program featuring light installations, artworks,…
Arts Workforce Scoping Study interim findings indicate crisis across sectors
New findings illustrate that Australia's creative workforce is in a critical shape, facing recruitment and retention issues.
Book review: The Truth about my Daughter, Jo Skinner
An exploration into the power dynamics and emotional upheavals of one family.
La Mama's Festival of Mother Tongues
The festival celebrates diverse languages in a theatrical showcase of multilingualism.