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Audiences return but younger ones are feeling the pinch
Rising costs of living are making it hard for under-35s and families to afford cultural events. A new report suggests…
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A world premiere from the ever-inventive and imaginative Circa
The leading performance company explores the art of ballet, classical music and fairy tales alongside the physicality of circus in…
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Students learn the tricks and traps of running a film festival
In 12 short weeks, RMIT media students put together a film festival as part of their degree. The theme is…
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What is 'time activism' – and why do we desperately need it?
'Hanging out' and 'wasting time' — may be a survival mechanism and deeply human need, as well as a radical…
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Contemporary art in historic sites: why do we love them?
From boutique hotel art fairs to regional festivals, there is a huge appetite for contemporary art in historic venues.
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'Noice, different, unusual' book launches
Bored with the idea of launching your book in a store? What about a gaol, a boat or a museum?
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The undiscovered country: ageing and dementia on stage
Seventeen years after winning the Patrick White Playwrights Award, Patricia Cornelius’ ‘Do Not Go Gentle’ finally has its mainstage debut.
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From Twelfth Night to Salt Waves Fresh: Shakespeare in FNQ
Fulbright Scholar Professor Gretchen Minton has been reworking Shakespeare, working with TheatreiNQ in Far North Queensland.
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Who gets to light up Sydney Opera House sails?
In a fitting tribute, John Olsen’s artworks will grace Sydney Opera House for Vivid Sydney, on the building’s 50th anniversary.…
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How data is democratising access to culture and entertainment
In a new era of live experiences, Fever is a platform that helps events grow and expand strategically with the…