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25,000 fans contribute to another successful Parkes Elvis Festival

The 2024 Parkes Elvis Festival, which ran from 10th to 14th January attracted around 25,000 Elvis fans with their bejewelled jumpsuits, poodle skirts and pompadour wigs to shake rattle and…

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Jan 15, 2024 Arts / Entertainment / Events / Tourism /

 
 

Darwin Street Art Festival moved to cooler months

The Darwin Street Art Festival which is usually held in September and October will this year run from 18th May to 8th June as it returns for its eighth instalment. The date change…

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Jan 15, 2024 Arts / Entertainment / Environment / Events /

 
 

South Australian Government announces financial boost for live music scene

The South Australian Government, through their See it LIVE program, is investing $850,000 to boost live music venues and support the state’s music industry. Rather than targeting…

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Jan 13, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Arts / Entertainment / Events / Finance / Venues /

 
 

Brisbane performing arts school acquired by UK-based Global Education Holdings

The Australian Performing Arts Conservatory (APAC) has new owners following the announcement that the Brisbane-based cultural institution has been acquired by UK-headquartered Global…

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Jan 12, 2024 Arts / Education / Entertainment /

 
 

Plans and proposed site for Art Museum of Kangaroo Island unveiled

The plans and proposed site have been revealed for the new Art Museum of Kangaroo Island in South Australia, set to cost $23.4 million. The Art Museum of Kangaroo Island Establishment…

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Jan 9, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Arts / Culture / Design / Education / Venues /

 
 

Ageing facility places New Zealand’s oldest museum $20 million collection at risk

While Nelson Provincial Museum's main building is located in the city centre, the museum's associated Isel Park facility in Stoke holds the vast majority of the collection.…

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Jan 5, 2024 Arts / Culture / Education / Venues /

 
 

Perth’s Fringe World organiser ends partnership with Woodside

Following a multi-year campaign by members of the Western Australian arts community to remove Woodside’s involvement in Perth's Fringe World Festival, the organisation that runs…

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Jan 3, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Environment / Events /

 
 

Northern Territory funding opens for community organisations

A new round of major grants are now available to support not-for-profits through the Northern Territory’s Community Benefit Fund. These grants are a fantastic way for community…

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Jan 3, 2024 Arts / Events / Finance / Sport /

 
 

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