Opinions & Analysis
Arts for the Millenial Generation
Young people are a large consumer segment but they are often overlooked or misunderstood both as creators and audiences.
Very long form performance gets audience attention
It is fashionable to complain that hyper-connectivity leads to shortened attention spans . But maybe not.
Dreamworks confirms success of ACMI dream
The DreamWorks homage that will be the 2014 ACMI Winter Masterpiece is a remarkable landmark in the evolution of ACMI…
Makers Make their Mark
Burnie Makers Workshop provides a crucible for creative excellence and artistic comradeship. It must be preserved.
Courts making artistic judgements: not fair
If Australia follows the US on copyright, as proposed, courts will be empowered to make creative judgements.
Arts get more research money (for now)
Creative arts and humanities are receiving more research funding thanks to a rule change but the good news may not…
Protecting writers’ interests
From photocopying to digital piracy, new technology has always threatened writers’ incomes.
Capturing the public value of heritage
With budgets shrinking, all arts are under pressure but heritage culture is doing it toughest.
Twitter and The X Factor are the new casting couches
Casting directors want Twitter followers more than they want talent and their naked profile-hunting is damaging musical theatre.
'Fair use' not fair to education
Publishers say replacing the education license in copyright law with a 'fair use' test will disadvantage educators.