Today, ABC Journalist Michaela Boland released her article ‘Arts Minister redirected funds to ‘special project’ as groups missed out…’ citing freedom of information material uncovered in her investigation into the ‘poorest funding rounds in history’ (NAVA Media Release). Theatre Network NSW’s (TNN) Executive Director, Jane Kreis, was interviewed as part of Boland’s story which will be … Read More
Colourfest is looking for a new director Colourfest Film Festival is joining the Diversity Arts Australia (DARTS) portfolio, as part of the transition into this new phase of the festival, Diversity Arts Australia is recruiting for a new festival director to take over the management of the festival for 2019. What is Colourfest? Colourfest is … Read More
Delegates registration for Liveworks now open. Performance Space is pleased to announce their National Delegates program for Liveworks 2018. Registrations are open, please find all the details here And for more on this year’s program visit Liveworks
City Recital Hall and production services company AV1 have agreed to a pilot traineeship program with TAFE NSW, to run the Certificate III in Live Production Services. As part of offering ongoing support, the Department of Industry is running an information workshop for those host employers of the program. Where: City Recital Hall Cost: Free … Read More
A report released by the Human Rights Commission shows that 49% of those working in the Arts and Recreation Services have experienced sexual harassment in the last five years. Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins presented the report at the National Press Club and used it as a rallying tool for action. “The results of the survey … Read More
PIONEER PLAY FESTIVAL and PLAYWRITING AWARDS November 23-24, Pioneer Theatre, Castle Hill Submissions for the Pioneer Play Awards are now open. Full details can be found on the festival website. www.pioneerplayfestival.com A celebration of pioneering Australian theatre-craft and performance will take centre stage in the heart of Sydney’s Hills district when the inaugural Pioneer Play Festival … Read More
Our September enews has just hit inboxes! TNN Memberships are now available, and we’ve launched the inaugural NSW Theatre Gathering. Check it all out here!
Nominations are now open for the 2019 Australia Council Awards and the 2019 National Indigenous Arts Awards. Both of these significant awards programs celebrate outstanding achievements of individuals in the arts and their contributions to the arts and cultural life of the nation. The Australia Council Awards include categories for music, literature, community arts and … Read More
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
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
