Writing and Publishing
Is the sector over-reliant on volunteers?
When you call a plumber do you stop and think "is this person getting paid?" No, because we have labour…
Why Fringe Festivals are the centre point of our culture
Recent events may have left some artists questioning the validity of the Fringe model. Simon Abrahams, Creative Director/CEO of Melbourne…
Trying to make sense of restructure in Penguin Random House literary division
The sales of literary fiction and how publishers support it are in the spotlight following latest restructure at Penguin Random…
ACT sector welcomes overhaul of funding programs
Minister for the Arts Gordon Ramsay recently announced changes to the funding process, which have been largely welcomed by organisations…
Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming
Vivid Sydney 2018 has opened. Here’s our guide to the most valuable events for those working in the arts.
First international guest revealed for Melbourne Writers Festival
Hint: They were recently awarded a Pulitzer Prize.
$1 million bequest will support music programs for families and children
Melbourne Recital Centre has received its largest bequest to date, and one of the most significant, from the Betty Amsden…
Melbourne Festival to seek new artistic director for 2020
The current Artistic Director of Melbourne Festival, Jonathan Holloway, will step down from the role after completing his fourth festival…
Applause: latest success stories
National Works on Paper Prize shortlist revealed, Performing Arts WA Awards nominations, Mordant Family VR Commission announced, Australian Jazz Bell…
The Death Of Noah Glass by Gail Jones
This is a novel of subtle shades and nuances, overflowing with references to literature, art and cinema published by text…