News: Arts

Construction underway on Geelong Arts Centre church redevelopment

With access to affordable performance spaces being key to fostering a thriving creative scene, Geelong Arts Centre is strengthening its position as one of Australia’s largest…

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Apr 2, 2025 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events / Venues /

 
 

Western Australian Premier introduces new Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport in departmental overhaul

Following his recent election victory, Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has announced a series of "targeted reforms" to the public sector and government departments, with…

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Apr 1, 2025 Arts / Government / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

South Australian Government launches inaugural 10 year Cultural Policy

The South Australian Government has launched the state’s first 10-year Cultural Policy, 'A Place to Create', designed to ensure all South Australians have access to arts,…

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Apr 1, 2025 Arts / Culture / Events / Venues /

 
 

Expressions of Interest now open for Advisory Group to implement Equity Arts and Disability Plan

Expressions of Interest are being sought from d/Deaf and disabled artists, arts workers and screen practitioners across Australia to join an Implementation Advisory Group to guide…

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Apr 1, 2025 Arts / Culture / Events /

 
 

Ticketek report shows two million Australians buying tickets to live events through summer

The past summer saw live events experience their highest ticket sales in nearly a decade, with two million Australians purchasing tickets. The analysis by Ticketek’s data science…

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Mar 31, 2025 Arts / Entertainment / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

Auckland arts sector secures Council funding boost

Auckland Council funding will be distributed among 22 arts organisations to deliver events and activities across Tāmaki Makaurau, in the latest round of Regional Arts and Culture grants…

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Mar 31, 2025 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Finance /

 
 

First Destination Management Plan released for Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga City Council has endorsed the Wagga Wagga Destination Management Plan 2025-2034, which will guide the development of the visitor economy in the Wagga Wagga Local Government…

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Mar 31, 2025 Arts / Culture / Events / Tourism /

 
 

Kate Gould departs Brisbane Powerhouse for Chief Executive role at Adelaide Festival Centre

Renowned and passionate arts leader, Kate Gould is moving on from her current role as Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Brisbane Powerhouse to take on her new role as Chief…

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Mar 29, 2025 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events / Venues /

 
 

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