Opinions & Analysis
Horror treats for Halloween
Are these the scariest films ever made? What frightens us is deeply subjective, but these movies are guaranteed to put…
A safe-ish Budget that dares to be boring
Esther Anatolitis examines the Budget's arts and cultural impacts, and the policy work to come.
National Cultural Policy: the Remake
Collaboration and the voices of the practitioners are key to a great NCP.
National Cultural Plan: A big deal or a diversion?
Shadow Arts Minister Paul Fletcher questions governments focus on a National Cultural Policy, implying it has been said before.
Is the 'side hustle' actually worth it?
Working multiple jobs is on the rise. But is the extra money worth the time (and tax) it takes up?…
The Fringe of nothing
On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, Melbourne Fringe Festival's CEO looks at the future of fringe ...and what needs…
A rethink of how 'Boomers' impact the arts
Why non-city based Baby Boomers offer the best opportunity for growth across the arts. We look at new findings.
Reality check comes before National Cultural Policy
Blue-sky thinking about the arts is essential but the sector needs support right now, argues Chris Bendall.
Creating a big picture approach to cultural policy: looking outside the arts
How best to move beyond the arts towards a broader cultural policy? Esther Anatolitis looks at some of the non-arts…
Forget the tortured artist: they don’t help anyone and least of all you
The idea that one should come to work intentionally saddled with anxiety, depression and heartbreak is nonsensical, and yet ...