What has been on our minds? Responses from Theatre Network NSW’s March 2018 survey

September 7, 2018By adminDiversity, Inspiration, NSW Arts News, Research & Advocacy, Support, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events, Valuing the Arts No Comments

What has been on our minds? Here is a summary of the responses from Theatre Network NSW’s March 2018 survey What has put a smile on our faces? Being buoyed by creative growth (artistic and professional) was cited by over half of the respondents as putting a smile on their faces. The other major reason for … Read More

Australian Human Rights Commission launches world first inquiry into Workplace Sexual Harassment

August 31, 2018By adminNational News, Professional Development, Research & Advocacy, Support, Wellbeing No Comments

Have your say! The First National Inquiry into Workplace Sexual Harassment has just been launched by the Australian Human Rights Commission. This world first brings our own industry experience into the broader national perspective and TNN is sharing this to encourage our sector to be involved. The focus of the inquiry is on the nature … Read More

Shared sector concerns and advice to overcome Create NSW funding delays

June 5, 2018By adminAdvocacy, Funding, NSW Arts News, Research & Advocacy, Support, Valuing the Arts No Comments

    JOINT STATEMENT:  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   MONDAY 4 JUNE 2018 NSW sector service share concerns on Create NSW funding and offer advice to prevent future delays NSW’s leading sector service organisations today share their approaches to responding to intensifying complaints on Round 2 of the Create NSW Arts and Cultural Development Program, and call … Read More

TNN’s HR Best Practices & Defamation Law Workshop

April 10, 2018By adminIndustry Training, NSW Arts News, Opportunity, Professional Development, Support, Theatre Industry events, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events No Comments

In response to feedback from our members in the wake of the #metoo movement, TNN is hosting our first ‘HR Best Practices & Defamation Law Workshop’. Places are limited so please book early to ensure your place. When: 5-7pm on Wednesday the 16th May 2018 Where: Studio 1, The Wharf, Pier 4/5 Hickson Road, Sydney, NSW What: This … Read More

AAWE survey into industry wellness – please participate

April 6, 2018By adminNational News, Opportunity, Research & Advocacy, Support, Theatre Industry events, Theatre Sector News, Valuing the Arts, Wellbeing No Comments

Our industry would really benefit from your engagement! As a member of the Australian Alliance for Wellness in Entertainment (AAWE) TNN encourages those in our industry to participate in the part  The Entertainment Industry Research Survey launched on Tuesday 13th of March. SURVEY LINK The survey is building on the series of forums, including ‘How … 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

NOW Australia – #thetimeisnow

March 26, 2018By adminAdvocacy, Gender, Inspiration, International, National News, Research & Advocacy, Theatre Sector News, Wellbeing No Comments

TNN is proud to promote NOW Australia and encourages everyone in our sector to support this industry-led initiative. A critical part of TNN’s role is to empower and enable our sector – the NSW theatre sector and all who work across it – to feel safe and confident wherever they work. IT STARTED WITH A … 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

Mental Health First Aid – for arts workers at Bankstown Arts Centre this March!

March 2, 2018By adminIndustry Training, NSW Arts News, Opportunity, Professional Development, Wellbeing No Comments

Join your peers at Urban Theatre Projects…. A LIMITED NUMBER OF SUBSIDISED PLACES ARE AVAILABLE AT $35 FOR INDEPENDENT SELF-FUNDED ARTISTS. EMAIL the organiser shoalhavenhealthandarts@gmail.com TO PRESENT YOUR CASE This course is the 2 day Standard Adult Mental Health First Aid Training Fourth Edition. On successful completion of the post course online assessment you can … Read More