Festivals
Byron Bay Bluesfest cancelled in a bid to stop COVID spread
Byron Bay’s Bluesfest, due to take place this weekend, has been cancelled in a bid to stop COVID cases being…
RISING festival program released: newest reason to love winter unveiled
It's been called ‘the biggest showcase of Victorian artists in the state’s history’, but the new RISING winter festival may…
Arts sponsorship raises ethical questions
Can Perth have an ethical and sustainable Fringe Festival?
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Kids Van Gogh challenge, Stella Prize shortlist, Midsumma Festival program, Adelaide Fringe outcomes, National Archives anniversary, YUCK Circus to tour…
Australia must invest in First Nations curators and artists
Dark Mofo doesn't deserve our blood, says Wemba-Wemba & Gunditjmara woman Paola Balla, a visual artist, curator, writer and lecturer.…
Dark Mofo cancels project after widespread response
Dark Mofo has cancelled a project calling for contributions of ‘First Nations blood’ after outcry.
The Coffs Coast takes its place on the Australian film festival circuit
Now in its sixth year, Screenwave International Film Festival is a 16-day event serving locals and drawing hordes of cultural…
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
MTC announces Act 2 of its program, symphony immersion for Stonnington, results for Adelaide Festival, new art acquisitions for MCA…
Three SA industry bodies collaborate to escalate tourism engagement
Recognising that SA businesses and adjoining industries benefit from festivals and cultural attractions, a new cross-industry alliance with tourism aims…
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Art Activism conference, Support for Tassie arts events, biggest LEGO show for kids, circus comes to QLD, a first look…