‘Composed’ at PACT – Sydney Artists can apply – Closes 26th October

October 17, 2018By adminBusiness Support, Funding, Independent Theatre, Industry Training, NSW Arts News, Opportunity, Support, Theatre Industry events, Wellbeing No Comments

PACT is excited to announce a second round of COMPOSED, a unique life-changing program for artists looking to build their artistic lives and practices. “This was an invaluable program that came along at just the right time for me. I was suffering burn out and didn’t even realise it. Through my sessions with Fiona I … Read More

Periphery – a weekend workshop with Lieder Theatre & Teatr Brama

September 27, 2018By adminIndependent Theatre, Industry Training, Inspiration, Network Perks, Opportunity, Professional Development, Regional and Remote Practitioners, Theatre Industry events, Venues/Theatres No Comments

Periphery – Exploring the role of theatre as a tool for change hosted by the Lieder Theatre in Goulburn with special guest Teatr Brama from Poland Guests – Teatr Brama Hailing from Goleniow, Poland, Teatr Brama are expert practitioners of Social Community Theatre. They revolutionise the relationship between audience and theatre by utilising performance to create a … Read More

ABC interview with TNN on redirected arts funds to air tonight

September 26, 2018By adminAdvocacy, Funding, Independent Theatre, Networked, NSW Arts News, Research & Advocacy, Theatre Sector News, Valuing the Arts No Comments

Today, ABC Journalist Michaela Boland released her article ‘Arts Minister redirected funds to ‘special project’ as groups missed out…’ citing freedom of information material uncovered in her investigation into the ‘poorest funding rounds in history’ (NAVA Media Release). Theatre Network NSW’s (TNN) Executive Director, Jane Kreis, was interviewed as part of Boland’s story which will be … Read More

Australian Voices Take Centre Stage at Inaugural Pioneer Play Awards

September 13, 2018By adminAwards, Cultural Diversity, Independent Theatre, NSW Arts News, Opportunity, Playwriting, Showcase, Theatre Sector News, Valuing the Arts No Comments

PIONEER PLAY FESTIVAL and PLAYWRITING AWARDS  November 23-24, Pioneer Theatre, Castle Hill Submissions for the Pioneer Play Awards are now open. Full details can be found on the festival website. www.pioneerplayfestival.com A celebration of pioneering Australian theatre-craft and performance will take centre stage in the heart of Sydney’s Hills district when the inaugural Pioneer Play Festival … Read More

Nominate Now: 2019 Australia Council Awards and 2019 National Indigenous Arts Awards

September 11, 2018By adminAustralia Council for the Arts, Awards, Diversity, First Nations Artists, Independent Theatre, Showcase No Comments

Nominations are now open for the 2019 Australia Council Awards and the 2019 National Indigenous Arts Awards. Both of these significant awards programs celebrate outstanding achievements of individuals in the arts and their contributions to the arts and cultural life of the nation. The Australia Council Awards include categories for music, literature, community arts and … Read More

Indy Theatre Producing Workshop & other Independent Theatre News/Events

March 26, 2018By adminIndependent Theatre, National News, Network Perks, NSW Arts News, Opportunity, Professional Development, Research & Advocacy, Support, Theatre Industry events, Theatre Sector News, TNN Working Group, Valuing the Arts, Youth Theatre No Comments

The Equity Foundation are running an Indy Theatre Producing workshop with Andrew Henry, of Red Line Productions. REGISTER HERE  Are you an actor who wants to move into indie theatre producing – or an actor who is already producing but wants more info?  Have you a script you are working on but don’t know how … Read More

National Play Festival 2018 this March in Sydney

March 9, 2018By adminDiversity, Independent Theatre, Industry Training, National News, Networked, NSW Arts News, Opportunity, Playwriting, Professional Development, Theatre Industry events, Theatre Sector News No Comments

Playwriting Australia has done it again! A fabulous program is scheduled as part of the National Play Festival in Sydney 21-24 March 2018. Over four days there will be Nick Enright Keynote Address by Wesley Enoch, ten playreadings, five masterclasses, and four artist talks. Plenty to sink your teeth into, check out the calendar of events … Read More

Australian Performing Arts Market 2018 and beyond…

March 8, 2018By adminBusiness Support, Independent Theatre, National News, Networked, NSW Arts News, Opportunity, Showcase, Theatre Industry events, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events, Touring, Venues/Theatres No Comments

Reflections on APAM 2018… Excerpt from TNN Report (below) “Of course, everybody’s experience at APAM and similar events are unique. If you’d like to share your experiences of the 2018 APAM or other arts markets we’d look forward to hearing and sharing them. Some 2018 attendees raised concerns about how potential changes to APAM delivery … Read More

Blacktown Residencies now open! Creative Residency Program 

February 23, 2018By adminArtists living with disability, Cultural Diversity, Diversity, First Nations Artists, Funding, Gender, Independent Theatre, LGBTI, Opportunity, Playwriting, Professional Development, Residency, Theatre Industry events, Young people No Comments

Blacktown Arts is accepting new applications for two significant artist-in-residence opportunities. The Pat Parker Memorial Residency honours Patricia Parker’s (OAM) pioneering contribution to the development of community arts in Blacktown and beyond. This residency is open to artists with exciting ideas for innovative collaborations with communities in the spirit of Pat Parker’s passions including women’s rights, lesbian and … Read More