News: Arts
Work set to start on $7.6 million Townsville Civic Theatre upgrade
A major upgrade to the Townsville Civic Theatre will commence within weeks with Townsville City Council awarding the tender to Hutchinson Builders. Built in 1978, the venue continues to…
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Hamilton community groups invited to signal Founders Theatre interest
Community groups in Hamilton are being invited to signal if they are interested in potentially taking over the city's Founders Theatre. Hamilton City Council closed the venue Theatre…
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‘Garden of Earthly Delights’ to transform Blue Mountains Botanic Garden on its 30th birthday
Over 50 live performers, musicians and visual artists will engage in song, dance, poetry, theatre and exhibition at the upcoming Garden of Earthly Delights event on 11th and 12th November…
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New alliance to champion wellbeing in the arts
Australian arts organisations are marking World Mental Health Day (Tuesday 10th October) with the announcement of a new initiative to support mental health and wellbeing. Launched today,…
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Live performance industry generates $1.43 billion revenue and 18.78 million attendances
The live performance industry is continuing to make a strong contribution to the Australian economy with both revenue and attendances increasing between 2015 and 2016. According to Live…
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New lease of life for Mercury Theatre
Auckland’s landmark Mercury Theatre has a new lease of life, with the creation of The Mercury Theatre Production Company to manage the 775 seat venue. Extensive renovations of the…
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NSW Government looks to back local arts participation
The NSW Government has announced new arts funding to support innovative smaller-scale capital projects that increase and strengthen participation in arts, screen and cultural activities…
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David Atkins appointed new Helpmann Awards Artistic Director
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has announced its new production team for the Helpmann Awards events from 2018 to 2020, with David Atkins appointed Artistic Director, Will Sheehan as…
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