26 Mar, 2020

Belvoir update

As life and everything continues to change in response to Covid-19, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our next three shows, A Room of One's Own, Escaped Alone and The Jungle and the Sea.

26 Mar, 2020

SDC launches Virtual Studio

After making the decision to close their Ultimo dance studio in response to public health advice, Sydney Dance Company has introduced Virtual Studio, new online dance classes that will be available to get people moving in their homes, gardens and offices.

26 Mar, 2020

Support Act Wellbeing Helpline

The Support Act Wellbeing Helpline is a free, confidential counselling service that is available to anyone working in Australian music (all genres), or the Australian Performing Arts, who needs to talk to someone about any aspect of their wellbeing.

25 Mar, 2020

Response Package from Australia Council

The Australia Council is announcing its first Response Package to support artists, arts practitioners, arts groups and arts organisations coping with the impact of COVID-19.

25 Mar, 2020

MTC update

In light of the current COVID-19 situation and in the interest of the health and safety of our audiences, artists and the broader community, Melbourne Theatre Company has announced the cancellation of all performances until September 2020.

25 Mar, 2020

Opera Australia announces employee support package to limit coronavirus impact

Opera Australia (OA) today announced details of an employee support package designed to retain their workforce in the face of widespread layoffs across the arts and entertainment sectors following the unprecedented impact of the coronavirus.

25 Mar, 2020

Further assistance for Queensland arts sector

Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch has announced grants which will provide funds for individual artists and arts organisations to help them during these difficult times.

25 Mar, 2020

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra launches #TSODailyDose

The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra has responded swiftly to the necessary cancellation of upcoming live performances for the immediate future by creating a new digital project: #TSODailyDose.

25 Mar, 2020

An updated message from the ASO re COVID-19

“Create a space for music” is the ASO’s motto for 2020 and now, in these testing times, all of us at the ASO hope you continue to make time to pause, listen and fully engage with the wonderful universe of music that is available to us – on the radio, via the Internet, or perhaps in your own collections of vinyl LPs and CDs.

25 Mar, 2020

WAO Ghost Light Opera

West Australian Opera is committed to engaging with audiences during this challenging time. We want to find ways to bring the magic of opera to you.

25 Mar, 2020

The Cultural and Creative Sector and COVID-19

Measures announced by the Prime Minister and Treasurer under the government’s $66 billion COVID-19 package will be very important in supporting workers and organisations in the cultural and creative sector, said Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP.

20 Mar, 2020

STC update

A message from Artistic Director Kip Williams and Executive Director Patrick McIntyreIn accordance with the 18 March NSW Government Public Health Order banning indoor mass gatherings of more than 100 people until 16 June 2020, we regret to announce the cancellation of a number of Sydney Theatre Company productions.

20 Mar, 2020

Statement from OA CEO, Rory Jeffes

Opera Australia has been working in collaboration with the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) over recent days following the cancellation of performances arising from the COVID-19 pandemic public gathering bans.

19 Mar, 2020

BSSTC update

We are collectively experiencing unsettling and unprecedented times. With the COVID-19 situation unfolding globally hour by hour, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the postponement of our 2020 season with the exception of Oklahoma! that will be presented this November.

19 Mar, 2020

Return Sydney season of Bran Nue Dae, latest production cancelled due to coronavirus crisis

The Indigenous musical Bran Nue Dae, currently on its 30th Anniversary national tour, is the latest production to have its Sydney season cancelled by Opera Australia because of the COVID-19 restrictions.

19 Mar, 2020

Bell Shakespeare update

Sydney Opera House has made the difficult decision that all public performances will be cancelled until Sunday 29 March inclusive.

19 Mar, 2020

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra update

As many of you would be aware, performance venues across Australia have closed as one of the numerous measures governments are putting in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. We also wish to assure you that the wellbeing of our audiences and employees is of the utmost importance for the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra.

19 Mar, 2020

Queensland Theatre update

After careful review of government guidelines and updated advice about the COVID-19 pandemic, Queensland Theatre has decided that it is in the best interest of our community to cancel all remaining performances of TRIPLE X.

19 Mar, 2020

Critical moment for cultural ministers to step up

A meeting of Commonwealth, state and territory cultural ministers today comes at a critical time for them to step up for Australia’s live performance and cultural sector.

19 Mar, 2020

COVID19 threatens ongoing viability of performing arts centres

Performing Arts Connections Australia today said performing arts centres across the country are dealing with the prospect of ongoing, long-term shutdowns, with the extension of the ban on events and gatherings across the country.

19 Mar, 2020

Call for Free Mental Health Services for Australian Entertainment Industry Workers

This is an urgent request for Federal and State Governments to provide free access to mental health services for Australian Entertainment Industry workers.

18 Mar, 2020

Queensland Government to assist arts sector through COVID-19 crisis

Arts Minister Leeanne Enoch has announced support for Queensland’s Arts sector workforce, to help mitigate the impact of coronavirus.

18 Mar, 2020

Circus Oz update

In response on ongoing developments regarding the threat of coronavirus in relation to public gatherings, and the recent cancellation of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Circus Oz will be postponing the upcoming seasons of NEON: Reboot and Bubblegum Cabaret, and will be postponing circus classes until term two.

18 Mar, 2020

MSO keeps the music going

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra continues to keep the music going with a free livestream of the MSO performing Beethoven’s 7th Symphony conducted by Benjamin Northey Thursday 19 March at 7.30pm.

18 Mar, 2020

STC update

All of us at Sydney Theatre Company are hugely saddened by the impacts on the theatre industry from the escalating Coronavirus pandemic. Already, so many terrific performances and events have been cancelled around the country.

18 Mar, 2020

WASO update

The health, safety and wellbeing of our patrons and employees is always our priority. We continue to actively monitor and manage WASO’s response to the Coronavirus outbreak, engaging with relevant health authorities and making decisions guided by their advice.

18 Mar, 2020

SDC update

In light of Federal Government direction regarding the prohibition of gatherings of more than 500 people, Sydney Dance Company regretfully has to cancel the forthcoming season in Sydney of Bonachela / Forsythe, due to have its first preview on March 21 at the Roslyn Packer Theatre Walsh Bay.

18 Mar, 2020

SOSA update

In light of the Federal and State Government directives regarding COVID-19 and the gathering of crowds, State Opera wishes to advise that the performance of Carmina Burana at Memorial Drive on Friday 27 March and the May season of The Barber of Seville at Festival Theatre are suspended.

18 Mar, 2020

QSO update

At the recommendation of the Australian Federal Government, QSO are cancelling all performances and activities up to and including Sunday 19 April.

18 Mar, 2020

Queensland Ballet update

At Queensland Ballet, we have people at heart. We are true to our mission to enrich lives and therefore, ultimately we are considerate of the health and wellbeing of our people and that includes all of you.

18 Mar, 2020

The Australian ballet update

Current status: All remaining performances of Volt (Melbourne and Sydney) and Anna Karenina (Sydney) will not proceed. Associated Step Inside events in both cities are also cancelled.

18 Mar, 2020

Musica Viva cancels upcoming performances

It is with great regret that Musica Viva announces the cancellation of next month’s tour with Piers Lane and the Goldner String Quartet, which was set to visit seven Australian cities from 4-23 April.

18 Mar, 2020

ACO update

In response to the developing COVID-19 outbreak, the Federal Government has asked the States and Territories to put in place measures suspending mass indoor gatherings from Monday 16 March. As a result our ‘Arvo Pärt & Shostakovich’ concerts, scheduled to tour nationally from 19 March to 1 April, are no longer able to proceed.

18 Mar, 2020

SSO update

As developments occur, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra is continuing to receive rolling updates from the New South Wales Government Department of Health.

18 Mar, 2020

Greens call for half a billion for creative industry on its knees

The Greens are backing the calls by the arts and creative industry for an urgent $500m rescue package to prevent collapse of the multi-billion dollar sector in the face of COVID-19.

18 Mar, 2020

Malthouse Theatre update

The Malthouse – home of Malthouse Theatre – will be temporarily closed to the public until further notice. This heartbreaking decision has been made following the advice of State Government health authorities to cease public gatherings of more than 500 people.

18 Mar, 2020

ASO update

Like governments, institutions, businesses and people around the world, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra is operating in a very dynamic environment with regard to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The ASO will continue to make music, however, and we are currently exploring opportunities to broadcast and livestream concerts.

18 Mar, 2020

16-year-old Theonie Satzuki Wang wins Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Young Instrumentalist Prize 2020

Introducing 16-year-old Theonie Satzuki Wang. Remember her name, because she’s destined for musical greatness after winning the prestigious Queensland Symphony Orchestra Young Instrumentalist Prize for 2020.

18 Mar, 2020

MSO update

In response to the ban imposed by the Victorian State Government, we regret that all MSO concerts between Monday 16 March and Monday 13 April, inclusive, will not proceed. Cancelled and rescheduled concerts are listed at the 'More information' link below.

18 Mar, 2020

MTC update

As a member of MTC’s community, we wanted to keep you updated about how MTC is responding in the extraordinary COVID-19 situation.

18 Mar, 2020

Opera Queensland update

Dear Friends of Opera Queensland: There is a saying in our business that “the show must go on” and there have been many times over the years that we have seen the passion and hard work of artists and crews put a show on stage that only hours earlier seemed impossible.

18 Mar, 2020

STCSA update

State Theatre Company South Australia community regret to announce that due to the recent announcement of the closure of the Adelaide Festival Centre until 30 April 2020, we are obliged to cancel our upcoming seasons of both The Gospel According to Paul and Single Asian Female.

18 Mar, 2020

Belvoir update

This morning we made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel all remaining performances of Dance Nation. Although our venue's capacity is less than 500, we are being cautious and following the government's directive to restrict public gatherings. The health and safety of our audience, staff and actors is always our first priority.

18 Mar, 2020

WAB performances postponed

Over the past week, West Australian Ballet has been monitoring, reviewing and reacting to Government announcements in relation to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), as well as the effect of the virus on our communities in WA and nationally around Australia. It is with the advice of the Company’s Board of Directors and reflection of West Australian Ballet’s recently established COVID-19 Response Team, that your State Ballet Company will postpone activities for the next 90 days.

16 Mar, 2020

WAO Cancellations

West Australian Opera is following the Australian Government’s directive that all organised, non-essential gatherings of 500 people or more should not proceed in order to mitigate the spread of coronavirus and we are being cautious with smaller gatherings too.

16 Mar, 2020

TSO suspends all upcoming performances

2020 Season on hold following Department of Health Advice

16 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus: Opera Australia Update

In accordance with the federal government’s escalation of the coronavirus precautionary measures, effectively banning all static public gatherings of more than 500 people in an effort to limit the spread of the virus, Opera Australia is cancelling the remainder of its Sydney summer season.

13 Mar, 2020

AMPAG supports LPA call for urgent stimulus and relief

MEDIA RELEASE The performing arts sector as a whole delivers to the Australian economy over $4billion[1] dollars p.a. However, the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 is both a present and growing challenge for industry. It is impacting both revenue and organisational capacity.

12 Mar, 2020

Babies set for opera playdate

Victorian Opera opens its doors to youngsters and their families for a musical adventure and a first chance to experience opera.

12 Mar, 2020

Musica Viva stikes a chord

Get ready! The search for the inaugural winners of Strike A Chord, Musica Viva’s new National Chamber Music Championship, begins when entries open nationwide.

04 Mar, 2020

First Peoples Young Artists Program 2020

With thanks to Crown Resorts Foundation and the Packer Family Foundation, MTC in partnership with the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development, is proudly continuing the First Peoples Young Artists Program in 2020.

04 Mar, 2020

ACO 2020 Emerging Artists

The Australian Chamber Orchestra has announced the seven talented young musicians who have been selected to participate in its acclaimed Emerging Artist program in 2020.

04 Mar, 2020

David Hallberg announced as TAB Artistic Director

The Australian Ballet announced the appointment of David Hallberg as its next Artistic Director, to succeed David McAllister, who will retire in December 2020.

26 Feb, 2020

Bennelong regional tour WA and NSW

Bangarra's Regional Tour is an important part of their annual schedule, and a unique opportunity to share their stories and cultures beyond major cities.

26 Feb, 2020

QSO welcome new partner

Queensland Symphony Orchestra has welcomed a new partner of the acclaimed Maestro Series.

21 Feb, 2020

The SSO announces a major commissioning project supporting the future of Australian music

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has today announced a major commissioning project – 50 Fanfares – a multi-season initiative which will see the Sydney Symphony commission and present the world premieres of new music by 50 Australian composers.

20 Feb, 2020

Opera Queensland bring the Opera to Mt Isa

Queensland's inaugural Festival of Outback Opera will be co-presented by Opera Queensland and Camerata Queensland's Chamber Orchestra in 2020.

20 Feb, 2020

Melbourne: 2020 Green Room Nominations

Congratulations to all the 2020 Green Room nominees.

19 Feb, 2020

Arts and creativity can revitalise regional tourism and support local economies

New research released by the Australia Council for the Arts shows arts experiences are a key driver for tourism, particularly to regional Australia.

13 Feb, 2020

Simone Young announced as the next Chief Conductor of the SSO

Following an extensive international search, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra has announced that Simone Young AM will be the Orchestra’s Chief Conductor from 2022. In the 12 months prior to her taking up the role, Young will be the Orchestra’s Chief Conductor Designate.

13 Feb, 2020

SDC and Bangarra announce training partnership on 2020

Sydney Dance Company and Bangarra Dance Theatre are thrilled to announce a partnership in 2020 to provide training and support for two pre-professional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dancers.

13 Feb, 2020

Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellowship

Ten gifted musicians, all under the age of 30, have been selected through a national audition process to take part in the year-long program widely regarded as the leading vocational training program in the country.

12 Feb, 2020

Australian Festival of Chamber Music and Musica Viva Australia announce music services partnership

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) and Musica Viva Australia announced the signing of an agreement that will see AFCM engage Musica Viva to provide artist support services to AFCM.

05 Feb, 2020

New Chair appointed to lead the MTC Foundation

Janette Kendall was announced as the new Chair of the Melbourne Theatre Company Foundation.

04 Feb, 2020

NAAE announces new Chair

The National Advocates for Arts Education (NAAE) announced the appointment of John Nicholas Saunders as Chair. John will take over leadership of the NAAE from Julie Dyson AM in February 2020 as the network celebrates its 30th anniversary.

30 Jan, 2020

Bran Nue Dae commerative art mural

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Bran Nue Dae, West Australian Opera, has collaborated with the City of Subiaco to commission a commemorative art mural that will ensure Bran Nue Dae’s legacy lives on long after the curtain closes.

29 Jan, 2020

Opportunity: Female Classical Choreographers

The Australian Ballet and Sydney Opera House have joined forces with Dance Australia to offer a thrilling opportunity to an emerging female choreographer.

29 Jan, 2020

Performing Arts well represented in Australia Day Awards

Leading lights from the performing arts industry were honoured as Officers of the Order, including actor Hugo Weaving, Professor Larissa Behrendt, previous chair of Bangarra Dance Theatre and AMPAG board member, and philanthropist Julie Kantor.

29 Jan, 2020

Strike A Chord entries open nationwide - Musica Viva

The search for the inaugural winners of Strike A Chord, Musica Viva’s new National Chamber Music Championship, have opened nationwide.

22 Jan, 2020

MSO congratulates Melbourne Prize for Music winner Deborah Cheetham AO

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra 2020 Composer in Residence Deborah Cheetham AO has been announced as the winner of the $60,000 Melbourne Prize for Music.

22 Jan, 2020

MATILDA AWARD NOMINATIONS SHINE A LIGHT ON QUEENSLAND TALENT

The Matilda Awards – Queensland’s premier awards for performing arts – honour and celebrate excellence in the Queensland theatre industry with winners crowned in 19 categories, including the new Creative Industries Backstage Award, at a star-studded ceremony on February 17 at Brisbane Powerhouse.

21 Jan, 2020

2019 Sydney Theatre Awards winners announced

Last night the winners of the 2019 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced, with 35 Awards presented, shared between 18 productions which played in Sydney during the calendar year of 2019.

21 Jan, 2020

The Arts and bush-fire recovery

The performing arts sector cares deeply about the collective impact of this summer’s bushfires.

21 Jan, 2020

Arts Education: The Banksia Initiative and bush fire recovery

Arts informed approaches provide powerful methods to restore individual, community and national wellbeing during and after a disaster. Participatory arts-based methods strengthen social support and help people to build critical hope.

16 Jan, 2020

Rick Heath announced as new Executive Director of Black Swan

After an extensive national and international recruitment process, Black Swan State Theatre Company of Western Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Heath as the Company’s new Executive Director.

15 Jan, 2020

HECATE : Bell Shakespeare and Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company

Bell Shakespeare will be working with Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company on HECATE. Commissioned by Perth Festival and opening 5 February at Subiaco Arts Centre, this is the first large-scale Shakespeare production entirely in Noongar.

14 Jan, 2020

2020 Andrew Cameron Fellowship and Writer's Lab

Belvoir announce both their new Andrew Cameron Fellow and the participants of their inaugural Writers’ Lab supported by the Oranges & Sardines Foundation, for early-career playwrights in 2020.

19 Dec, 2019

Bridget Balodis - Director in Residence at Malthouse

Bridget Balodis will be joining the Malthouse artistic team from 2020 as Director in Residence – contributing to the company’s programming, development & artistic consultation. As well as directing next year's #KBOXMH20 by fellow Artist in Residence Ra Chapman.

19 Dec, 2019

Bendat and Burt build future for West Australian Ballet

Major gifts from the Bendat Family Foundation and the Wright Burt Foundation will create long term opportunities for the next generation of ballet dancers and become the founding gifts of West Australian Ballet’s newly established Endowment.

19 Dec, 2019

Celebrating Richard Mills

Victorian Opera, Melbourne Recital Centre, and Orchestra Victoria partnered for a special one-night-only concert, Celebrating Richard Mills, to honour his musical achievements and tremendous contribution to the Australian music scene.

19 Dec, 2019

Telstra Ballet Dancer Award

Congratulations to Jill Ogai, winner of the Telstra Ballet Dancer Award, and Marcus Morelli, who took out his second People's Choice Award.

19 Dec, 2019

STC resident artists

Supported through the generosity of STC donors, Sydney Theatre Company’s Resident Artist program emphasises new writing, diverse voices and a collaborative creative environment that encourages artistic excellence.

19 Dec, 2019

Taking Sydney's youngest musicians to new heights at SSO Parramatta Workshop

90 students from 58 different schools came together for a three-day pop-up music camp at our Lady of Mercy College, Parramatta.

19 Dec, 2019

Announcement - Jodi Glass

State Theatre Company of South Australia CEO, Jodi Glass, has announced she is leaving the Company after a three-year stint in the role.

19 Dec, 2019

Finalists announced for Queensland Premier’s Drama Award 2020-21

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the finalists for the Queensland Premier’s Drama Award (QPDA) 2020–21. Artists Anna Loren, Maddie Nixon and Steve Pirie have been selected from the record-breaking field of 221 entries.

19 Dec, 2019

WASO announces Emerging Conductor participants

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the eight participants in the inaugural Emerging Conductors program for 2020.

18 Dec, 2019

2019 Sydney Theatre Awards

Nominations have been announced for the Sydney Theatre Awards for 2019

18 Dec, 2019

Simone Young announced as the next Chief Conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Simone Young AM will be the Orchestra’s Chief Conductor from 2022. In the 12 months prior to her taking up the role, Young will be the Orchestra’s Chief Conductor Designate.

12 Dec, 2019

Lissa Twomey appointed Executive Director, Bangarra

Bangarra Dance Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of Lissa Twomey, a prominent and experienced creative and operational leader, to the position of Executive Director of Australia’s premier Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company.

11 Dec, 2019

Jane Hansen appointed MTC Chair

Jane Hansen has been announced as the new Chair of Melbourne Theatre Company. She succeeds Terry Moran AC who steps down at the end of 2019 after completing a very successful six-year term.

11 Dec, 2019

Circus Oz has announced exciting new artistic plans

Australia’s national circus company, Circus Oz has announced exciting new artistic plans that will reposition the company within the new National Performing Arts Partnerships Framework announced at the Meeting of Cultural Ministers in October 2019.