Writing and Publishing
Shorten’s doublespeak on arts education funding
When the new Opposition Leader was campaigning he promised to invest in music education but the offer of more money…
The week’s program announcements
From major musicals to exciting new exhibitions, this week has seen some big announcements unveiled.
This week’s appointments
A New Zealand gallery, a sweet songstress, and youth arts – this week’s appointees are flying high.
This week’s award winners
A recently deceased visual artist, some rocking bands, an intercultural arts company and a short gay film have picked up…
Mark Dreyfus QC announced as Shadow Minister for the Arts
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten announced his new Shadow Cabinet today, with the arts portfolio awarded to the Member for Isaacs.
Melbourne Festival Haydn for Everyone Series: Attacca Quartet
This year the sunset series of chamber music concerts makes a welcome return to the Melbourne Festival.
Booker Prize announces youngest winner ever
The second New Zealander to ever win the top fiction prize is also the youngest person to do so.
Brief Encounter
This simple yet ingenious show is an unadulterated joy for theatre goers...
Arts wins many of the most generous donors
The arts is second only to health in attracting Australia's most generous philanthropists.
Pinetorch
Pinetorch, the first New Voices Series poetry collection of 2013 by Melbourne poet Ainslee Meredith.