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Is winning Eurovision all about the right lyrics?
There's a secret code to Eurovision-winning lyrics according to the University of Winchester's Glenn Fosbraey.

7 marketing tips to convert interest into action
Need more cut-through when promoting your arts festival, exhibition or arts event? We’ve pulled together a savvy tips list to…

What does it mean to be a 'destination venue' in our times?
Over one million people have visited the Art Gallery of NSW since its North Building opened in December, but they…

Why queer comic books are the next target of the culture wars
Queer graphic novels are the latest target of moral panic whipped up in the current culture war.

Survivor Authors? Imagine reality TV for writers
If Australia came up with a reality TV series based on writers, what would it consist of?

How to optimise metadata for book sales
Editors should approach metadata from a position of strength, said Booktopia Head of Product Sales, Joel Naoum at the recent…

Australia’s first-ever festival of Gilbert and Sullivan’s works opens in Adelaide
A 10-day festival celebrating the comic genius of Gilbert and Sullivan is attracting new audiences and die-hard supporters.

Creatives more prone to depression: myth or reality?
The depressed or manic creative is a well-known stereotype. But where’s the evidence to prove that it’s true?

Language, hospitality and discomfort in the work of Mithu Sen
mOTHERTONGUE is a dense, mid-career survey of Bengal-born artist Mithu Sen that escapes simple definitions.

Queer culture is under attack: fighting back
How can we reframe the conversation around drag story time events and stand up to the far right?