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Flying Arts to administer Regional Arts Fund
Stage Queensland congratulates Flying Arts Alliance on their appointment as the new Regional Program Administrator of the Regional Arts Fund in Queensland. The Regional Arts Fund (RAF) is an Australian Government program that supports sustainable cultural development in regional and remote communities in Australia. The program is managed by Regional Arts Australia on behalf of the Australian Government and delivered by Regional Program Administrators in each state and territory. Flying Arts will be taking over the running of the RAF...
read moreHave your say on the Major Performing Arts Framework
The Department Department of Communications and the Arts are conducting an online survey on the National Framework for Governments’ Support of the Major Performing Arts Sector (the MPA Framework) to gather sector feedback. Supported under the MPA Framework are 28 performing arts companies from the fields of dance, theatre, circus, opera, and orchestral and chamber music. The MPA Framework is the mechanism through which the Australian Government and state governments provide operational funding to, and outline the expectations of, the...
read moreCulture Business heads to Canberra
Culture Business, the conference for fundraising in the arts, is coming to the Canberra this November. The conference will focus on corporate sponsorship, philanthropy, development staffing models and new business models for revenue generation and will provide fundraisers with the tools to take their fundraising to the next level. The Art of Fundraising conference will take place in venues across Canberra from 20-22 November and will tackle the big questions facing arts fundraisers today. Confirmed speakers include: Will Cary, Senior...
read moreDancenorth announces Professor Judith McLean as new Chair
After 7 years on the Board of Dancenorth, the last 3.5 as Chair, Jan Pool has advised that she will be stepping down as Chair and leaving the Board in August. “With the growth of the Company and the extraordinary opportunities Dancenorth now has to tour internationally, it is time to pass the baton on.” said Jan. Professor Judith Mclean has been appointed as incoming Chair effective immediately, with Jacinta Wight appointed as Deputy Chair/Company Secretary. “Since joining us earlier this year, Professor Judith Mclean has brought an...
read moreStage Queensland receives funding for venue audit
Stage Queensland has been announced as a grant recipient of the second round of the Australian Government's Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). The $20,000 grant will enable Stage Queensland to undertake an audit of major performing arts venues in a number of northern Queensland locations. The audit results will be documented to show priorities for venue maintenance and upgrades. The project will run from September 2018 to March 2019 and will provide important data to both the involved individual venues and the overall Queensland venue...
read moreCongratulations to Helpmann Award winners and nominees
On July 15 and 16, the 2018 Helpmann Award winners were announced at ceremonies held at Sydney Town Hall and Sydney’s Capitol Theatre. Live Performance Australia received over 730 entries for the nation’s Live Performance Awards, with 176 Nominations announced and 43 winners confirmed. Stage Queensland congratulates all the winners and nominees particularly the nominations involving QPAC and La Boite who are Stage Queensland member-venues. Details of these nominations are below: Best Ballet The Royal Ballet & QPAC. The Winter’s...
read moreTownsville Civic Theatre re-opens after major upgrades
After almost seven months and $10M of building upgrades, the revamped Townsville Civic Theatre has thrown open its doors again. Works undertaken included: Roof repairs Asbestos removal Fire safety upgrades Electrical and plumbing repairs/upgrades Catwalk compliancy works Automated fly line conversion Dressing room facelift – painted, new cabinetry new carpet Removal of old tech office bathrooms Water ingress works Orchestra Pit refurbishment Carpet replacement in foyer and auditorium Seating replacement with Hadley system New Meyer FOH...
read moreRegional Arts Network Webinar Series
Regional Arts Australia's webinar series is underway and the July session is now available for download. The July webinar, Networking and Engagement, featured Wesley Enoch, Sydney Festival Director and Simon Spain, Regional Arts Australia Chair, and included practical information about funding applications from Mary Jane Warfield, Regional Arts Fund Manager with Regional Arts Australia. Upcoming webinars include: Addressing Bullying and Harrassment in the Workplace with Kim Tran, Director, Policy and Governance at Live Performance...
read moreCommunity groups encouraged to apply for special major funding
In 2019, Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) celebrates 25 years of supporting local community groups and support services. To recognise this milestone, a commemorative grants funding round will be available to 11 successful applicants for initiatives that will significantly benefit Queensland communities. Ten $100,000 grants and one $250,000 grant will be awarded. Queensland community-based not-for-profit groups may be eligible if seeking: funding for major capital works (excluding repairs/refurbishment of existing facilities unless of...
read moreDancenorth returns from International tour
Earlier in the year Dancenorth embarked on an International Tour of award winning performances, Syncing Feeling, Spectra and Attractor. Performance dates included: Syncing Feeling // Théâtre Nationale de Chaillot - Paris, France // 11-13 April Spectra // Scène Nationale - Flers, France // 17 April Spectra // La Comète - Champagne, France // 19 April Spectra // Le Safran Scène conventionnée - Amiens, France // 21 April Attractor // Brighton Dome - Brighton, UK // 15-16 May Dancenorth were thrilled to have the opportunity to take...
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