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From rarely seen tragedy to popular history play: Bell Shakespeare launches 2025 season
Rarely staged in Australia, Shakespeare’s ‘Coriolanus’ is one of three major productions presented by Bell Shakespeare in the company’s 35th…
The most pressing question on curators' lips
For this year’s Ask a Curator Day, we have turned the tables, and asked curators what they would most want…
Like a phoenix – Lismore Regional Gallery rises from tragedy to celebrate its reopening
Celebrations ahead, as Lismore Regional Gallery announces its reopening program, after two years of flood damage restoration.
Going for baroque in 2025: Australian Brandenburg Orchestra celebrates its 35th anniversary
From Handel and Bach to new collaborations and commissions, the Brandenburg’s 2025 season promises to excite and delight.
OzAsia's Weekend of Words 2024 announces program
Asian writers and creatives from near and far will congregate in this three-day festival in Adelaide.
Determined to 'drive men crazy', Mona’s Ladies Lounge saga continues in the Supreme Court
Artist Kirsha Kaechele has appealed the ruling to allow men inside Mona’s Ladies Lounge and feels “inspired” by the Supreme…
2024 Bankstown Biennale tackles differences through shared stories
Bankstown Arts Centre's third First Nations-led Biennale centres equitable multiculturalism through the theme 'Same Same/Different'.
Spot yourself in Spencer Tunick’s first Australian exhibition
Spencer Tunick’s Brisbane exhibition will be a milestone, celebrating 30 years of photographing nude installations, while the artist will also…
Opportunities and awards
Emerging composer fellowship open for applications, plus Victorian live music investment, finalists of play award and more!