Performing Arts
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Open House Melbourne and Sydney Folk Festival programs revealed; galleries and TicTok; SA Museum turns 165; Carriageworks' first regional collaboration,…
Theatre Review: Come from Away
Sparks of goodwill shine in the trail of darkness.
Theatre Review: The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race, State Theatre Company SA
A much-loved country tradition becomes the battleground for bigger issues.
Eight new orgs join National Performing Arts Partnership Framework
The National Performing Arts Partnership Framework has expanded to 38 members, with the addition of companies and organisations from the…
New report is a wake up call of failings in equity and diversity representation
In sync with global trends, the Australia Council’s latest report calls for increased equity and accountability: the arts do not…
Dissonance and unrest at NZ Opera
Andrew Wood reports on dysfunction within New Zealand Opera, a symptom of the global malaise affecting opera itself.
15 years of amplifying Tasmanian voices
Established in 2006, Tasmania Performs remains agile and responsive, and dedicated to developing Tasmanian artists and showcasing their stories to…
Opportunities, Awards and Winners
UK/Australia grants up for grabs, Bronwyn Bancroft named inaugural NSW Aboriginal Creative Fellow, six writers named for mentorship, plus more…
How artists are coping with the impact of COVID-19
Three Melbourne-based artists share stories on how Victoria’s snap lockdown has affected their arts practice and mental health.
The sing-along festival that encourages community, connection and joy
One of Australia’s first participatory festivals returns this winter with a program that encourages audiences to collectively celebrate the power…