NSW Government must not interfere in Sydney Opera House Trust’s statutory authority

October 8, 2018By adminAdvocacy, National News, NSW Arts News, Theatre Sector News, Valuing the Arts, Venues/Theatres No Comments

Theatre Network NSW SOH MEDIA RELEASE**MEDIA RELEASE** NSW Government must not interfere in Sydney Opera House Trust’s statutory authority Theatre Network NSW (TNN) objects to the NSW government’s position forcing the Sydney Opera House to project Racing NSW’s ‘The Everest Race’ logo onto the icon’s UNESCO World Heritage sails. TNN’s Director, Jane Kreis, confirmed the … 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

Wanted: Film Festival Director · Diversity Arts Australia

September 25, 2018By adminBusiness Support, Cultural Diversity, Opportunity No Comments

Colourfest is looking for a new director Colourfest Film Festival is joining the Diversity Arts Australia (DARTS) portfolio, as part of the transition into this new phase of the festival, Diversity Arts Australia is recruiting for a new festival director to take over the management of the festival for 2019. What is Colourfest? Colourfest is … Read More

Live Production Traineeship Workshop

September 13, 2018By adminBusiness Support, Industry Training, Networked, Opportunity, Professional Development, Theatre Sector News, Venues/Theatres No Comments

City Recital Hall and production services company AV1 have agreed to a pilot traineeship program with TAFE NSW, to run the Certificate III in Live Production Services. As part of offering ongoing support, the Department of Industry is running an information workshop for those host employers of the program. Where: City Recital Hall Cost: Free … Read More

Sexual harassment at work is on the rise in Australia, the Human Rights Commission says – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

September 13, 2018By adminUncategorized No Comments

A report released by the Human Rights Commission shows that 49% of those working in the Arts and Recreation Services have experienced sexual harassment in the last five years. Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins presented the report at the National Press Club and used it as a rallying tool for action. “The results of the survey … 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

September Enews

September 13, 2018By adminUncategorized No Comments

Our September enews has just hit inboxes! TNN Memberships are now available, and we’ve launched the inaugural NSW Theatre Gathering. Check it all out here!