News: Arts

Wellington’s Hannah Playhouse achieves Category 1 status on New Zealand Heritage List

Coinciding with the building’s 50th year, Hannah Playhouse, a cultural landmark nestled at the intersection of Courtenay Place and Cambridge Terrace in the city of Wellington, has…

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Oct 27, 2023 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

Queensland Government launches First Nations Arts Business Hub

The Queensland Government has launched the First Nations Arts Business Hub and opened applications for First Nations Arts Business Grants. Co-designed with the First Nations Arts and…

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Oct 26, 2023 Arts / Culture / Education / Finance /

 
 

Sarcophagus of Ramses II to be star attraction in Australian Museum exhibition

The sarcophagus of Ramses II - one of the most impressive royal coffins from ancient Egypt ever to be discovered - will be included in the upcoming Australian Museum exhibition, Ramses…

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Oct 25, 2023 Arts / Culture / Education / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

Opera Australia reveals new Artistic Director’s inaugural season

Opera Australia has revealed the inaugural season by incoming Artistic Director Jo Davies, marking an exciting new chapter for the country’s largest performing arts company. Davies…

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Oct 25, 2023 Arts / Culture / Entertainment /

 
 

Parramatta could be an ‘events mecca’ if more NSW Government funding was invested in Sydney’s west

The City of Parramatta is calling on the NSW Government to increase its funding in Sydney’s west to enable the hosting of major events and festivals after a record-breaking…

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Oct 24, 2023 Arts / Entertainment / Events / Finance /

 
 

Record attendances at Adelaide Festival Centre for hit musical Mary Poppins has positive impact on South Australian economy

The hit musical Mary Poppins was one of the highest attended productions at Adelaide Festival Centre, with record breaking attendances since the pandemic of more than 110,000 and attracted…

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Oct 24, 2023 Arts / Entertainment / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

APRA AMCOS Annual Report reveals closure of 1,300 live music venues

More than 1,300 live music venues and stages across the nation have been lost permanently since the start of pandemic restrictions, constricting Australia’s live music scene for…

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Oct 20, 2023 ByNigel Benton Arts / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

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