We are delighted to announce that Jo Curtin has been appointed as the new CBF Chief Executive Officer. Jo’s appointment follows Ian Stanistreet’s retirement as CEO after 20 years leading Australia’s community broadcasting sector funding agency. President of the CBF, Ian Hamm, says “Jo is the ideal person to lead the CBF at this time […]
“Find the Music in You!” WINTER IS COMING! The Conservatorium’s OPEN ACADEMY is all set for these chilly times with a great range of online classes as well as some of our practical classes back in the building. Our online classes are done in real time with tutor interaction, all in the comfort of your […]
As we adjust to differences in our lives that have been brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, many of us may be feeling anxious or losing sleep. The uncertainties that this pandemic has brought can be stressful, and it’s important to look after our mental health to make sure we are equipped to deal with […]
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We’ve rebooted Jazz:NOW to connect artists and audiences at a time when it’s needed most. Our new digital program pairs seven intimate studio performances with bonus vintage footage from the Australian jazz documentary The Pulse. The Sydney Improvised Music Association (SIMA) will launch a new digital program Jazz:NOW Wired which will air bi-weekly from Saturday, June 6 with tickets at $12 […]
Art helps us make sense of our rapidly changing world. Artists stimulate ideas, open conversations, connect us, and help us heal. In this unsettling time, we are delighted to welcome visitors back to the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia from Tuesday 16 June. We are very pleased to reopen with the 22nd Biennale of Sydney: NIRIN, for […]
STUDENTS CAN NOW ACCESS FREE AUSTRALIAN THEATRE WITH NFP AUSTRALIAN THEATRE LIVE In a nationwide win for theatre-lovers and students, not-for-profit arts organisation Australian Theatre Live announces landmark distribution of five Australian plays, free on ABC iview. The release of these plays on such an expansive and widely available free platform marks an historic deal […]
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CITY RECITAL HALL IS CLOSED IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 Following instruction from the Australian Federal Government that mass gatherings are banned, City Recital Hall’s Box Office and admin office are closed to the public and a reduced team are working from home. After a great deal of deliberation, City Recital Hall and its Board of […]
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Lockdown and social distancing rules imposed to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, mean Australians have had to adjust to a more restricted life. But many Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) field workers have already experienced various forms of confinement as they provide medical humanitarian aid in places affected by insecurity, war […]
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$100,000 Awarded to Ten Composers for Brave New Works Ten Australian composers are the recipients of the APRA AMCOS and Australian Music Centre’s Art Music Fund, taking the grant’s all-time funding total to more than $500,000 in five years. This year’s $100,000 allocation will support a range of brave new projects as they come to life – from urban art installations, to video and sound works […]
Community Station Eastside Radio 89.7FM Launches Special COVID-19 News Show Eastside Radio 89.7FM, the community radio station which serves Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and beyond has launched a daily program to cover COVID-19 news and views. Called For The Duration the 15-minute slot will air at 3pm every weekday to bring the community the latest and […]
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“Find the Music in You!” Times are a changin’! The Conservatorium’s OPEN ACADEMY is going online! The good news is we are still offering our great suite of classes in this new format and all our online classes will be in real time so you will be able to interact with the tutor, ask questions […]
The City of Sydney understands the devastating impact Covid-19 is having on our communities. They want to get extra funds to small businesses, artists, cultural organisations, social services, and community groups as soon as possible. So they’ve released an additional $7.25 million in funding! We know that Sydney’s arts and cultural organisations and artists are […]