News: Arts

Western Australia launches new strategic direction for the arts

A long-term vision for the future of arts and culture in Western Australia has been described as a "road map for the future" for government, the arts sector, community and…

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Oct 29, 2016 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Government / Venues /

 
 

Opera Australia Chief Executive heads to new position at London’s Royal Albert Hall

Opera Australia Chief Executive Craig Hassall is to leave the company in the first half of next year to take up the post of Chief Executive of London’s Royal Albert Hall. The opera…

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Oct 26, 2016 Arts / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

Review of Australian Opera warns against use of Government funds for ‘commercial activities’

A review of Australia's major opera companies says they should not use Federal Government funds to stage "major commercial activities" such as popular musicals, which have…

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Oct 25, 2016 Arts / Entertainment / Finance / Venues /

 
 

Geelong Performing Arts Centre redevelopment to provide new facade, foyer and rehearsal facilities

The Victorian Government has revealed designs for stage two of the Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) redevelopment. Designed by Hassell, the $38.5 million redevelopment includes a new…

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Oct 19, 2016 Arts / Design / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

Research reveals alarming findings about mental health of Australian entertainment industry workers

A new report from Entertainment Assist and Victoria University has uncovered serious health and wellbeing concerns for those who work in the Australian entertainment industry. Alarmingly,…

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Oct 18, 2016 Arts / Entertainment / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

Federal Government to restore Australia Council funding?

Federal Minister for the Arts Mitch Fifield is reportedely ready to restore most, if not all, the funding to the Australia Council for the Arts plundered by the previous Arts Minister…

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Oct 6, 2016 Arts / Culture / Finance / Government /

 
 

Study discovers the cultural tastes of modern Australians

A landmark survey from Western Sydney University has uncovered significant divides in the cultural tastes of Australians, with class, level of education, age, and ethnic heritage the key…

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Sep 25, 2016 Arts / Attractions / Culture /

 
 

Funding backs Adelaide’s Northern Sound System musicians

Live music in northern Adelaide is being backed by $100,000 from the South Australian Government for the City of Playford’s successful Northern Sound System. As part of the Northern…

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Sep 19, 2016 Arts / Entertainment / Finance / Government /

 
 

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