Empowered board, values and principles lead TNN into 2017

December 20, 2016By adminInspiration, Research & Advocacy, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events, Valuing the Arts No Comments

Before a quick and quiet break over the Christmas and New Year period TNN’s Director and Board got together to welcome new board members Ben Kay and Ali Murphy-Oates and review the organisation as a whole. Coming to the end of its second year as an incorporated entity, Theatre Network NSW had a long, hard … Read More

Legislation reforms for VET Student Loan Cuts on arts courses

December 16, 2016By adminAdvocacy, Industry Training, Theatre Sector News No Comments

The recent inquiry into the Federal VET Student Loans Bill 2016 had strong submissions from the performing arts sector and peak agencies arguing for consultative, evidence-based selection of vocational courses that would still have student loans attached to them and citing the ‘valuable contribution to society – and the economy – that is made by the creative and performing … Read More

Energy of Indy Theatre drives into 2017 – save the date!

December 15, 2016By adminIndependent Theatre, Theatre Industry events, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events No Comments

In November and December TNN partnered on two Sydney-based events aimed at NSW independent theatre makers. 2017 sees a bigger Indy Theatre Forum in our future. Here’s the wrap… Speed Networking with AIM Dramatic Arts and Creative Plus Business kicked off at the Pilgrim Theatre on Monday 7th November. This event was remarkable for the professional … Read More

Beyond The Limits: words, meaning & actions

December 15, 2016By adminRegional and Remote Practitioners, Research & Advocacy, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events, Valuing the Arts No Comments

NORPA Artistic Director Julian Louis’s provocative speech at TNN’s regional theatre forum at ARTLANDS DUBBO 2016 certainly took us Beyond The Limits. It has since been picked up by Arts Hub and other media. But what does it and the conversation and ideas it generated mean for the NSW and Australian theatre industry? It is … Read More

Your wellbeing on the agenda for 2017

December 15, 2016By adminNational News, Research & Advocacy, TNN Projects & Events, Wellbeing No Comments

Earlier this year Entertainment Assist released some critical research findings on individual wellbeing and mental heath in the Australian arts and entertainment industry which TNN reported on in July [How Are You?]. Although shocking and saddening, this research is also extremely valuable and useful because it provides us all with a better awareness of the … Read More

Australia Council funding open over Summer

December 15, 2016By adminAustralia Council for the Arts, Funding, National News, Opportunity, Professional Development No Comments

Planning some down time for Summer? If you find yourself ruminating on some some projects, tours, collaborations or career development ideas then don’t forget that the first of the Australia Council for the Art’s grant rounds for 2017 close on Tuesday 7th February. It is important to note that some categories have three rounds in the … Read More

2016 NSW Young Regional Artist Scholarships

December 14, 2016By adminFunding, Regional and Remote Practitioners, Youth Theatre No Comments

The NSW State Government is offering 15 scholarships for young, regional artists and cultural workers to undertake exciting and career-making professional development opportunities. To apply go to Arts NSW website [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luozcZITFRc[/embedyt] Scholarships are open to artists and performers from all art forms, including dance, design, digital arts, history, Aboriginal arts, literature, music, theatre, screen, curatorial … Read More

Who will determine A New Approach?

December 14, 2016By adminAdvocacy, Funding, National News, Opportunity No Comments

A New Approach, providing over 1.6 million dollars in funding was announced on 2nd of December, and calls for an informed, independent entity which has the necessary resources and public authority to advance a coherent, comprehensive policy position from which we might build better political and institutional settings and allied public commentary. The Myer Foundation, the … Read More

NSW artists working and presenting internationally

December 14, 2016By adminDiversity, Funding, Opportunity, Theatre Sector News No Comments

NSW artists from all art-forms and across the State have been awarded a share of $99,942 to help build their professional development and overseas collaborations.  The NSW Government’s Artists Support grants provided through Arts NSW will assist 21 diverse artists develop their skills through mentorships, residencies and other research projects abroad. Congratulations to them all … Read More