News: Arts

Adelaide Fringe confirms significant rise in visitor spending

The 2018 Adelaide Fringe has reaffirmed its status as one of Australia’s major public events delivering a 19.3% increase in visitor expenditure to $29.5 million and a record $90.6…

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Jun 25, 2018 Arts / Attractions / Entertainment / Events /

 
 

NSW Government invests in musical theatre and visitor economy

The NSW Government is continuing to invest in its vistor economy with a commitment of $290 million for tourism and major events announced this week in its 2018/19 budget. Commenting on…

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Jun 22, 2018 Arts / Government / Marketing / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Backlash follows Hobart Mayor’s Dark Mofo threats

Hobart Mayor Ron Christie is under fire for comments he made on ABC Radio that the Dark Mofo festival has become too “unhealthy” for the city’s culture. Mayor Christie…

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Jun 22, 2018 Arts / Culture / Events / Finance / Tourism /

 
 

Australian Government invests in digital labelling to combat fake Aboriginal art

The Australian Government has this week confirmed that it will commit $150,000 to a pilot program to test digital codes to label authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander products.…

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Jun 21, 2018 Arts / Government / Legal /

 
 

FIBO China offers new venue, more exhibitors and expanded content

The organisers of FIBO CHINA have announced that, as a result of the event’s growth,  its fifth edition is to be staged at the Shanghai National Exhibitions and Conference…

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Jun 19, 2018 Aquatics / Arts / Fitness / Recreation / Technology /

 
 

Audience Atlas New Zealand report sets out the market for culture

Creative New Zealand has published the latest Audience Atlas New Zealand research to provide indepth information on this country’s market for arts and culture. The companion study…

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Jun 17, 2018 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

New artwork breathes life into South Sydney’s Green Square

A new living artwork featuring bottle trees and natural sandstone will grow in time with the expanding Green Square community and allow people of all ages to interact with the work.…

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Jun 14, 2018 Arts / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Bunjil Place wins ‘Architecture of the Year’ award at international design competition

The design for the City of Casey’s Bunjil Place arts, cultural and entertainment precinct has been awarded the top prize at the 2017 International Design Awards. Designed by…

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Jun 14, 2018 Arts / Design / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

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