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Australian creatives call on Parliament to “hold firm”

Australian artists and organisations representing them have urged the Albanese Government to resist Big Tech's pushback on copyright laws.

July 2, 2026
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2026 Australian Production Design Guild Awards nominees announced

Creatives from Hayes Theatre Co's Phar Lap, Netflix's The Last of Us and Opera Australia's Guys and Dolls recognised in this year's award nominations.

July 2, 2026
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Louise Herron to step down as Sydney Opera House CEO

"It’s time for someone else to lead." After 14 years at the helm of Australia’s premier cultural and tourism destination, Louise Herron calls it a day.

July 1, 2026
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Melbourne International Jazz Festival announces 2026-27 First Nations Artist Residency

Soprano and composer Shauntai Abdul-Rahman to develop a new song cycle with the Australian Art Orchestra.

July 1, 2026
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Alex Ross relinquishes New Yorker post

"I wouldn’t want to overstay my welcome," says Ross, after three decades as one of the world's most influential music critics.

July 1, 2026
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Queensland Theatre Company reports box office surge

Critical and audience acclaim for QTC programming translates into an improved financial position and an uptick in subscription sales.

June 30, 2026
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2026 Art Music Awards head to Melbourne

In APRA AMCOS's 100th year, the ceremony will take place on 19 August at Port Melbourne's The Timber Yards.

June 30, 2026
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Sydney season of Waitress cancelled

The feel-good show starring Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Rob Mills taps out of its Sydney Lyric season.

June 28, 2026
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Three Australian organisations secure funding for international travel

Prestigious overseas engagements for Back to Back Theatre, The Australian Ballet and the Australian Youth Orchestra earn support from the Federal Government.

June 26, 2026
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Sydney Theatre Company back in the black – just

STC has reported a thin net surplus but its core theatre operations continue to face significant headwinds.

June 26, 2026
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Nocturne returns to Barangaroo with free winter music series

A Musica Viva Australia-curated program opens with a collaboration between cellist Freya Schack-Arnott, singer-songwriter Bonnie Stewart and bassist Ben Ward.

June 26, 2026
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Laurie Anderson awarded 2026 Kyoto Prize

The groundbreaking American artist, filmmaker and musician has been awarded Japan's highest musical honour.

June 25, 2026
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Epic Aida cancelled – this time for good

Already postponed once, Franco Zeffirelli’s famed arena production was to have played in Adelaide in early 2027.

June 24, 2026

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