City of Sydney Venue Grants for Live Performance and Theatre

September 18, 2017By adminFunding, Independent Theatre, NSW Arts News, Spaces and Resources, Theatre Sector News, Venues/Theatres No Comments

City of Sydney’s revised Business Support Grants program are open and are suitable for theatre and live performance venues.  •             Live music and performance – matched grant up to $30,000 for venue improvements to grow and enhance the quality and quantity of programming, improve in-venue health and safety or improve venue acoustics. •             Night-time diversification … Read More

Boundless in Bankstown 28th October

September 18, 2017By adminCultural Diversity, Diversity, First Nations Artists, Opportunity, Playwriting, Theatre Industry events No Comments

Indigenous and culturally diverse writers come together for powerful lineup at Boundless festival Boundless, the first-ever festival focused on Indigenous and culturally diverse Australian writers and writing, will be held at Bankstown Arts Centre on Saturday 28 October 2017. The full program has been announced and boasts a powerful lineup of local and interstate names … Read More

Copyright Agency supports playwright commissions in 3 states

September 7, 2017By adminFunding, National News, NSW Arts News, Playwriting, Spaces and Resources, Theatre Sector News No Comments

The Copyright Agency supports the performing arts with over $112,000 in grants to local theatre companies The Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund has granted $112,000 over three years for the commissioning of 19 new Australian plays by nationally renowned theatre companies Belvoir Company B in Sydney, La Boite Theatre Company in regional Queensland, and Red Stitch Actor’s Theatre in … Read More

Looking for a Sydney Venue? PACT 2018 Venues

September 5, 2017By adminIndependent Theatre, Industry Training, Inspiration, Opportunity, Professional Development, Showcase, Theatre Sector News, Venues/Theatres No Comments

Venues and more at PACT… Looking for a unique venue? Located in the heart of Erskineville, PACT is in close proximity to public transport and dining options. PACT features a black box theatre space, a bar, foyer area and an urban courtyard. Give your next event the creative edge and enquire today. Email PACT General … Read More

Marion Potts : New Executive Producer at Performing Lines

September 4, 2017By adminNational News, Networked, NSW Arts News, Theatre Sector News No Comments

Huge congratulations to Performing Lines and to Marion on the news of her appointment as New Executive Producer. The Chair of Performing Lines, Bill Harris, is delighted to announce the appointment of Marion Potts as the new Executive Producer of the company. ‘We are absolutely thrilled that Marion will be joining the team to lead … Read More

Australian NFP Workforce Study: Participate & Get Free Workforce Analytics

September 4, 2017By adminBusiness Support, National News, Opportunity, Research & Advocacy, Valuing the Arts No Comments

The Australian Not-for-Profit Workforce Study is the largest ever research study on and for NFP organisations, and all their employees and volunteers. All findings will be freely shared. It’s to help organisations like ours and yours, those you support and those that support you. National Research The Australian Not-for-profit Workforce Study is the leading research … Read More

PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCIES IN PARIS, NEW YORK AND HELSINKI

September 4, 2017By adminAustralia Council for the Arts, Opportunity, Professional Development, Residency, Theatre Sector News No Comments

Would you like to develop your performing arts practice and connect with fellow artists in Paris, New York or Helsinki? Check these opportunities out from the Australia Council for the Arts Cité Internationale des Arts, Paris Location: Paris Art form: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts, Community Arts and Cultural Development, Dance, Emerging and Experimental Arts, … Read More

Artstate Lismore – Live and Ready to Roll

September 4, 2017By adminNetworked, NSW Arts News, Professional Development, Regional and Remote Practitioners, Showcase, Theatre Sector News No Comments

Artstate Lismore 2017 registrations are still open and so you still have your chance to be part of this 3 day arts conference and festival in Lismore, Northern NSW. Day tickets are also soon to be released for those that can’t spend the whole weekend. Registration includes coffee on arrival, morning tea and lunch for … Read More