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
There is still time to book into An Introduction to the Poetry of Mask, run by internationally renowned Italian mask maker, performer and teacher Matteo Destro. We still have a few spots left! Add Special Discount Code: movimento to receive a 10% discount When: Saturday, 1 September, 2018, 10am – 5pm Where: Newtown, NSW Cost: … Read More
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
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
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
