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This week's arts news and trending topics
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The first ever Eurovision Tour arrives in Australia in November
18 Eurovision stars head to Australia in a first ever world tour.
Stephen Page and William Barton collaborate for Sydney Dance Company’s 2025 season
The fruits of Sydney Dance Company’s annual New Breed showcase of emerging choreographic talent, as well as new works by…
$1 million pilot program: the NSW Screen and Digital Games Strategy for 2025 and beyond
NSW launches a million-dollar program, AI working group and more in a strategy to boost the screen industry.
Ryuichi Sakamoto performs from beyond the grave for Asia TOPA 2025
Melbourne’s Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts returns in February 2025, with the first two program highlights revealed today.
CLIPPED Music Video Festival returns
The country's sole music video festival returns with premiere screenings, conversations and awards.
Opportunities and awards
Invitations to create a living museum in Sydney, core funding from Music Australia, plus next round of Bundanon residents and…
New arts merger no forced downsizing, but a chosen path to growth
What started as friendly conversations between two arts CEOs has led to a performing arts company merger designed to benefit…
Machu Picchu and Incan treasures come to Sydney
From priceless Peruvian gold treasures to a fly-through virtual experience of Machu Picchu, this summer blockbuster promises to be a…
Australian live music faces crisis amid ticketing giants' control
Already challenged by the effects of soaring insurance premiums on small venues and cancelled festivals and events, now Australian live…