Festivals

Responding to Earth through performance, sound and light
The 2018 Geelong After Dark probes the theme of Earth, bringing together a diverse group of artists.

How to evolve an arts festival
From Four Winds in regional NSW to Tasmania's Ten Days on the Island, artistic directors are taking the opportunity to…

Botanica: view art as nature intended
Brisbane City Council has produced a showcase of contemporary Australian art in Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens, as part of the…

Sydney you’re killing my optimism
Five years in development, plans for a Sydenham Creative Hub have been struck down, leaving artists and arts workers angry…

Successful art campaigns: how you can do it too
From women’s representation to First Nations’ intellectual property – ArtsHub takes a look at significant social campaigns and what we…

What’s next for the arts in the island state
We explore the challenges facing Tasmania’s creative industries in the lead-up to the state election on Saturday 3 March.

Aging audience drives growth in family shows
Across the country, artists are creating quality work that appeals to several generations simultaneously, and kids are reaping the benefits.

Review: Adelaide Fringe Opening Weekend 2018
ArtsHub’s Performing Arts Editor Richard Watts dives into the opening weekend of Australia's largest arts festival, Adelaide Fringe.

Celebrating queer allies in LGBTIQ film
The importance of queer allies in LGBTIQ documentary narratives are being recognised at this year's Melbourne Queer Film Festival and…

Career spotlight: Festival programmer
Artistic Directors get the media profile, but behind the scenes, other staff help to present work and wrangle the artists…