SSO and NZSO to mark Anzac Centenary
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will commemorate the centenary of the Gallipoli landings with two simultaneous world premieres. Perth-based composer … Read more
Australia
New opportunity for disabled arts leaders
The Australia Council for the Arts will present a leadership development initiative specifically for arts leaders with disabilities. The Sync Leadership programme, part of the … Read more
Sydney Symphony extends webcasting programme
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has announced plans to live stream its performances via YouTube. The launch has been made possible through a new partnership with … Read more
MTC launches new site
Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) has launched a new website which provides information on hotels, restaurants and transport to ticket buyers. It’s hoped that linking information … Read more
Indigenous arts celebrated in Australia
The winners of this year’s Australia Council National Indigenous Arts Awards were recognised at a ceremony in the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday. Multidisciplinary artist Tyrone … Read more
Sydney Opera House launches new scholarship
Australia’s iconic arts venue has launched a new scholarship to support the country’s emerging arts leaders. Worth AUD20,000 (€13,381), the Lloyd Martin Travelling Scholarship for Emerging … Read more
Jackman and Furness launch new foundation
Two of Australia’s best-known actors, Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness, have launched a new foundation to support arts education. The Jackman Furness Foundation for … Read more
Global line-up for Adelaide Cabaret Festival
Talented names from Broadway and Hollywood are set to join leading Australian artists at this year’s Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Taking place in June, this year’s … Read more
Brandis proposes funding shake-up
Sydney Biennale’s decision to cut ties with one of its key sponsors has prompted Australian arts minister George Brandis to call for changes to funding … Read more
New roles for Blackwood, Cooper and Rattray
South Australian children’s group Patch Theatre Company has appointed Sally Blackwood (pictured) as associate director for its Artistic Director Residency Program. For seven weeks, Blackwood will … Read more