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Public encouraged to visit Australian Museum’s Machu Picchu exhibition before May closing

The Australian Museum team are encouraging the public to experience the Australian its major summer exhibition ‘Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru’ before it closes…

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Apr 29, 2025 Arts / Culture / Education / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Creative Australia report highlights how deeply Australians value live music

Creative Australia and Music Australia have today released a report revealing social connection and FOMO (fear of missing out) are key factors drawing Australian audiences to live music,…

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Apr 28, 2025 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events / Venues /

 
 

Brisbane Powerhouse appoints Louise Bezzina as its new Chief Executive and Artistic Director

Following the delivery of her sixth Brisbane Festival, Louise Bezzina will take up her new dual role of Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Brisbane Powerhouse at the end of October…

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Apr 28, 2025 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events / Venues /

 
 

Independent music and arts ‘Sleepless Festival’ to be staged in unconventional Melbourne venues

Footscray in Melbourne’s west will come alive after dark when independent music and arts 'Sleepless Festival' returns from 2nd to 18th May to celebrate the creativity and…

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Apr 28, 2025 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events / Venues /

 
 

Archibald Prize portrait exhibition makes its inaugural tour to Alice Springs

Australia’s renowned portrait exhibition - the Archibald Prize - has officially opened at the Araluen Arts Centre in Alice Springs, marking a major cultural highlight for the region…

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Apr 27, 2025 Arts / Culture / Education / Events / Tourism /

 
 

Cricket Australia and ICC support funding for exiled Afghanistan women’s cricketers

Cricket Australia has joined the International Cricket Council (ICC) to provide monetary assistance and coaching to displaced Afghanistan women's cricketers. Afghanistan had 25…

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Apr 23, 2025 Culture / Education / Events / Finance / Sport /

 
 

Steven Alderton appointed as new Mosman Art Gallery Director

Former Director and Chief Executive of the National Art School, Steven Alderton has been appointed as Mosman Art Gallery Director and Mosman Council's Manager of Cultural Services.…

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Apr 22, 2025 Arts / Culture / Venues /

 
 

Bluesfest records highest attendance of any Australian festival since pre-COVID

Bluesfest - an Australian-owned, independent celebration of live music - will return in 2026 following its record attendance in 2025 over the Easter long weekend, from 17th to 20th…

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Apr 22, 2025 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events /

 
 

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