News: Arts

Construction commences on QPAC’s new 1500 capacity state-of-the-art theatre

Construction of Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s new 1500-capacity state-of-the-art theatre at Brisbane’s Playhouse Green site has begun. The $175 million theatre will…

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Aug 12, 2021 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

Support Act receives $20 million funding during extended arts shutdowns

Music industry charity Support Act has advised that is has received an additional $20 million in funding to help support artists and workers through the COVID-19 pandemic. The…

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Aug 12, 2021 Arts / Entertainment / Finance / Government / Wellness /

 
 

$35 million additional funding to broaden support for arts workers and companies

The Federal Government is providing extra funding to two proven COVID-19 support measures for arts workers and arts companies, with an additional $20 million to go to Support Act and an…

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Aug 10, 2021 Arts / Entertainment / Events / Finance / Venues /

 
 

National Live Music Awards moved to 2022

Following the cancellation of events such as the Helpmann Awards and BIGSOUND in 2021 and in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Live Music Awards have also confirmed that their…

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Aug 10, 2021 Arts / Entertainment / Events / Safety / Venues /

 
 

Australian entertainers highlight how Coronavirus has devastated lives and careers

Entertainer James Bustar has compiled an emotional video in which members of the arts community tell of the devastation of the pandemic on lives and livelihoods and the need for further…

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Aug 8, 2021 Arts / Entertainment / Finance /

 
 

Sydney Fringe Festival cancels 2021 edition

Following an extensive risk planning process Sydney Fringe Festival has decided to cancel the 2021 festival that was set to be presented throughout the month of September. With…

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Aug 6, 2021 Arts / Entertainment / Events / Safety /

 
 

Cairns Festival returns in 2021 with blockbuster 10-day program

Cairns Festival returns this year from 27th August to 5th September with a blockbuster program of live events hosted at multiple venues across the city including the Court House, Munro…

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Aug 4, 2021 Arts / Entertainment / Events / Venues /

 
 

New Zealand Arts and Heritage venues receive funding support

The New Zealand Government is delivering a new round of funding to support capital projects helping to help keep their arts and heritage sector alive and vibrant. Round Six of the…

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Aug 4, 2021 Arts / Culture / Finance / Government / Venues /

 
 

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