Theatre Network NSW recently caught up with Michael White of The Childers Group in Canberra and caught up on the concerns of artists and arts workers in our capital territory. There is strong flow between our Canberra and NSW theatre sectors and active groups like The Childers Group and the newer Canberra Arts Action Group … Read More
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Performing Arts Exchange (PAX) 2017 applications are open
The Performing Arts Exchange (PAX) is APACA’s flagship networking and development event. It’s a face-to-face market which brings together producers and presenters from across the country to create and maximise touring opportunities and build relationships. PAX is the essential marketplace for programmers, presenters and producers. Whether it’s to buy work, find creative or presenting partners … Read More
World Theatre Map – are you on it?
Are you on the World Theatre Map yet? Yes we know you are 😉 but are you on this map? TNN has joined this beta platform as have some other NSW theatre venues and makers. Let’s get more of NSW on that map and let people know how much theatre is out there! Source: World … Read More
After Lyn Gardner: Want Great Arts Coverage? Pay For It. | Clyde Fitch Report
While many in our industry are working to get theatre (Beyond The Limits: words, meaning & actions) reviewers and writers to their shows regardless of where they might be, part of the problem is that arts coverage needs better support itself. Some great coverage here by Lyn Gardner as re-reported in the Clyde Fitch Report… The … Read More
Professional Arts Placements, China – Shanghai International Dance Centre | Australia Council
PROFESSIONAL ARTS PLACEMENTS – CHINA Calling all Australian arts managers! Would you like an opportunity to expand your skills and networks in Shanghai? The Australia Council is offering a new professional arts placement opportunity in partnership with Shanghai International Dance Center (SIDC). Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now open for arts managers, producers, and production managers to apply for … Read More
Helpmann Awards 2017 Entries open now!
Entries for the 17th Annual Helpmann Awards are open today, for productions staged between 1 March 2016 – 28 April 2017. The Helpmanns are Australia’s premier live performance awards recognising artistic excellence through 43 awards across the following genres: Cabaret Comedy Contemporary Music Dance & Physical Theatre Musical Theatre Opera & Classical Music Presentation for … Read More
Welcome to …. Circus Network Australia
TNN would like to warmly welcome Circus Network Australia who launched just this month and already have over 500 registered on its network. Why don’t you have a look to and get the word out there. Here’s the lowdown from Circus Network itself: This Network is a place to discuss, debate, support and share ideas relating to ALL parts of the Australian Circus community. It … Read More
Darlinghurst Theatre 2018 Season Submissions are open
DARLINGHURST THEATRE COMPANY SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR 2018 SEASON Darlinghurst Theatre Company is a professional theatre company that collaborates with professional theatre artists to resource and produce their production concepts. Darlinghurst work with established and emerging artists who have a track record of developing exceptional work. Each year Darlinghurst invite artists to put forward production concepts for … Read More
Too little too late? Responses to Catalyst news
Too little, too late? As the arts sector picks up its skirts and moves to reposition itself after constant funding and political upheaval, this welcome announcement is by no means the end of the matter. “Evelyn Richardson, chief executive of Live Performance Australia, also welcomed the decision but maintained concerns about ongoing underfunding of the arts. … Read More
Return of funds to Australia Council
It’s happened… For those of you who missed Friday’s news here is the media release and relevant links to the Australia Council for the Arts’ own announcement. To all of us in the sector who lobbied, advocated, danced, wrote, donated, spoke to their audiences, and stood with the arts #istandwiththearts this is a moment to … Read More