Have Your Say – Theatre in Existing Buildings: City of Sydney Discussion Paper

October 27, 2017By adminNSW Arts News, Research & Advocacy, Spaces and Resources, Theatre Sector News, Venues/Theatres No Comments

These recommendations are set out in our new discussion paper, An Open and Creative City. The changes would make it easier for: shops and businesses to extend trading from 7am to 10pm every day in key retail areas plays and other live performances, exhibitions and small-scale cultural events to take place in existing buildings venue … Read More

NAPACA Coordinator Role – Apply Now

September 27, 2017By adminNSW Arts News, Opportunity, Theatre Sector News, Uncategorized, Venues/Theatres No Comments

Coordinator – 12 month contract – Part Time 0.165 FTE About Us NAPACA is the peak representative body for Performing Arts Centres in NSW and ACT, supporting a vibrant network of members. NSW and ACT Performing Arts Centres are actively involved in the national touring network and support creation, production and presentation of performing arts … Read More

City of Sydney Venue Grants for Live Performance and Theatre

September 18, 2017By adminFunding, Independent Theatre, NSW Arts News, Spaces and Resources, Theatre Sector News, Venues/Theatres No Comments

City of Sydney’s revised Business Support Grants program are open and are suitable for theatre and live performance venues.  •             Live music and performance – matched grant up to $30,000 for venue improvements to grow and enhance the quality and quantity of programming, improve in-venue health and safety or improve venue acoustics. •             Night-time diversification … Read More

Copyright Agency supports playwright commissions in 3 states

September 7, 2017By adminFunding, National News, NSW Arts News, Playwriting, Spaces and Resources, Theatre Sector News No Comments

The Copyright Agency supports the performing arts with over $112,000 in grants to local theatre companies The Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund has granted $112,000 over three years for the commissioning of 19 new Australian plays by nationally renowned theatre companies Belvoir Company B in Sydney, La Boite Theatre Company in regional Queensland, and Red Stitch Actor’s Theatre in … Read More

Looking for a Sydney Venue? PACT 2018 Venues

September 5, 2017By adminIndependent Theatre, Industry Training, Inspiration, Opportunity, Professional Development, Showcase, Theatre Sector News, Venues/Theatres No Comments

Venues and more at PACT… Looking for a unique venue? Located in the heart of Erskineville, PACT is in close proximity to public transport and dining options. PACT features a black box theatre space, a bar, foyer area and an urban courtyard. Give your next event the creative edge and enquire today. Email PACT General … Read More

Marion Potts : New Executive Producer at Performing Lines

September 4, 2017By adminNational News, Networked, NSW Arts News, Theatre Sector News No Comments

Huge congratulations to Performing Lines and to Marion on the news of her appointment as New Executive Producer. The Chair of Performing Lines, Bill Harris, is delighted to announce the appointment of Marion Potts as the new Executive Producer of the company. ‘We are absolutely thrilled that Marion will be joining the team to lead … Read More

Artstate Lismore – Live and Ready to Roll

September 4, 2017By adminNetworked, NSW Arts News, Professional Development, Regional and Remote Practitioners, Showcase, Theatre Sector News No Comments

Artstate Lismore 2017 registrations are still open and so you still have your chance to be part of this 3 day arts conference and festival in Lismore, Northern NSW. Day tickets are also soon to be released for those that can’t spend the whole weekend. Registration includes coffee on arrival, morning tea and lunch for … Read More

Newcastle Fringe 2018 Applications to Perform now Open

September 4, 2017By adminNSW Arts News, Opportunity, Showcase, Theatre Industry events No Comments

  The Newcastle Fringe is now open for applications to perform at 2018 festival (21st March to the 25th March). Applications close on 16th October This will be the third Newcastle Fringe. Newcastle audiences  attendances this year have increased by 34% over five less days. There are a variety of venues available and applications open to … Read More