Film
Indigenous and disadvantaged artists will suffer under NPEA
Witnesses at day one of the Senate inquiry in Sydney have stressed the damage wrought by the government’s raid on…
Is originality over-rated?
In the age of the mash-up, adaptations, reappropriations and covers can provide a more viable stream of work than doing…
Finding ears for new music
Orchestras and opera companies complain audiences don’t want new repertoire but an audience for new music can be built.
Perth’s international empathy festival
A theme of empathy and understanding runs through the 2016 Perth International Arts Festival program.
How to budget on a variable income
Stop using your erratic income as an excuse to avoid taking control of your finances
Optimism prevails despite uncertainty in the industry
Arts and media professionals are facing tumultuous times but most in the arts are optimistic about the impact of the…
A borrower be: why the arts needs loans, not just grants
Philanthropists are increasingly interested in capacity building and impact investing but while small-to-mediums take advantage, a new Platform Paper says…
Over-programming puts arts workers at risk of burnout
Doing too much can give you an adrenaline rush but it comes at a long term cost.
How music trumps reading for childhood development
A new study suggests that informal music-making with very young children can lead to better attention and emotion regulation by…
Sorry but the NPEA's not dead yet
The new Minister has admitted he is thinking of 'adjustments' to the NPEA. We examine the evidence that the Budget…