Covid-19

Masks that support the arts
Time to freshen up the wardrobe! ArtsHub share seven platforms to buy a mask supporting the arts plus a few…

Advice on how to cancel, respectfully
It’s easy to get swallowed up in the fast-paced logistics of cancelling an event. So how do you maintain empathy…

Creative virtual escapes to combat cabin fever
Yes, lockdown is driving us bonkers. And yes, everything feels so depressing. But this doesn’t have to be another bad…

Why vaccine passports are the future of live performance
Masks and vaccinations have helped European theatres safely reopen, says Adelaide Festival's Rachel Healy.

Writers seek solidarity in lockdowns
Surviving lockdown isn’t easy, but some Western Sydney writers believe reading the stories of people from diverse backgrounds can help…

The real story of COVID's impact on QLD regional galleries
Museums & Galleries Queensland Rebekah Butler reveals some hidden tolls of the pandemic in her state.

#VAXTHENATION campaign muddied by Guy Sebastian
An alliance of artists and live entertainment industry bodies has launched a nation-wide campaign to encourage vaccination.

63 orgs share $20M in latest RISE round
A new Australian musical based on cult 90s TV series Round the Twist is among the projects to be funded.

How Australians are surviving lockdown through the arts
New research by Frederic Kiernan, Anthony Chmiel, Sandra Garrido, Martha Hickey, and Jane W. Davidson looks at the role of…

Melbourne Fringe cancels 90% of events
Artists will be refunded for all registration and advertising costs says organisers, as the program goes digital.