NSW Legislative Council’s Portfolio Committee No. 6 – Planning and Environment is currently conducting an inquiry into the music and arts economy in New South Wales. The terms of reference for the inquiry and two information brochures are attached for your information. Theatre Network NSW will be making a submission to the inquiry. We encourage … Read More
Research & Advocacy
AV1 and City Recital Hall offering live production traineeships to meet critical NSW skills shortage | Australasian Special Events
AV1 and City Recital Hall are taking part in a pilot program for Live Production traineeships to streamline and expedite the hiring, training and certification of much needed technical workers for live events in NSW. Officially launched in November 2017 and a first for the Live Production sector, a series of consultations was organised by … Read More
Theatre Network Australia’s 2017 Indie Survey
INDIE CREATIVES – THIS IS HOW WE DO IT – is centred on working trends and going rates for various independent activities. This research would feed into TNA’s advocacy work, and sector development programs and events in 2018 and beyond. It should take around 10 min to complete. Access the survey here: ow.ly/XAA330gI08q
Monkey Baa Bye-Byes Penny Watts
Isn’t TNN luck to have Penny Watts on our board! Here is her latest news fresh from Monkey Baa where they keep chalking up the hits! After more than five years with Monkey Baa Theatre Company, Penny Watts will step away as general manager at the end of the year. Monkey Baa Chair Penny Cook … Read More
Belvoir Reopens Downstairs Theatre to Independent Artists
Fabulous news from Belvoir that we thought we’d share: 25A Announced: In 2018 Belvoir will launch a new independent theatre program which will see the beloved Downstairs Theatre given to teams of artists for free. “This is the lynchpin of our support for independent and emerging artists,” said Flack.“There’s nothing so valuable when you’re learning your … Read More
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‘How Can The Show Go On’ Performing Arts & Screen Wellbeing Summit was held on Monday 13th November at The Studio, Sydney Opera House A PDF copy of the program from the summit can be viewed or downloaded here Organised by the NSW Performing Arts and Screen Wellbeing Working Group and produced by Theatre Network NSW, … Read More
TNN Discount to Mumbrella Entertainment Marketing Summit
The Mumbrella Entertainment Marketing Summit is the only event in Australia dedicated to marketers working inside the entertainment industry. Top marketers from some of the biggest entertainment brands across TV, radio, music, publishing and the arts will lift the lid on best-practice and the future of marketing for the industry. The summit recognises the complexities of marketing … Read More
Liveable Communities Grants Closes 20 November
This year’s funding round focuses on projects that increase older people’s participation in artistic, cultural, sport or exercise activities in their communities, in line with two NSW Government priority areas for older people: Health and Wellbeing; Inclusive Communities. Criteria include projects that are about innovation, such as research, prototyping or building evidence for a new … Read More
Creative Capital & QUICK Response Funds – Create NSW
Create NSW has several funding rounds still open including Aboriginal Quick Response (Applications are received throughout the year for activities occurring between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2018. Please allow up to 4 weeks for your application to be assessed and processed) Artist Support Quick Response (Applications are received throughout the year for activities occurring between … Read More
UK Arts organisations stand firm against sexual harassment
TNN thought it would share with you an impressive stance from UK theatre and arts organisations that would be a step in the right direction for our own arts industry in Australia. In 2016 and more recently MEAA has spoken out about sexual harassment in media companies ‘MEAA is concerned and deeply frustrated that media … Read More