Arts

The music industry wants radio stations to be required to play more local acts - Newsreel

Music industry calls for better deal on radio airplay

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has called for action to require radio stations to play local music during peak times. It also has asked for local
Read more 7 April 2025
Recipients of the Screen Queensland online production grants - Newsreel

New online projects funded by Screen Queensland

Screen Queensland has announced $380,000 in online production grants for projects that include murder mysteries, family dramas and children’s entertainment. It said
Read more 2 April 2025
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Pretty Woman: The Musical tickets on sale this week

Presale tickets for Pretty Woman: The Musical are now available before they go on sale to the general public this Thursday at 9am. The Broadway and West End stage
Read more 1 April 2025
Man from Snowy River

Man from Snowy River returns with live orchestra

The Man from Snowy River in Concert returns to Brisbane for its final encore season at the QPAC Concert Hall from September 27-28, 2025. The Southern Cross Symphony will
Read more 27 March 2025
Charlotte Smith fashion collection in the National Museum, Canberra

Iconic fashion collection finds home at National Museum

One of the world’s most significant and valuable fashion collections has found a new home at the National Museum in Canberra. Drawn from what has been described as one
Read more 25 March 2025
Sales of vinyl records continued their growth in 2024 - Newsreel

Subscription music takes 70% of the market

Music subscription services now account for 71 percent of the total Australian music market after jumping another two percentage points in 2024. Figures released by the
Read more 24 March 2025
ABBA silicone figures at ABBA - The Museum - Newsreel

The curious case of Australia and ABBAmania

By Shane Rodgers For anyone growing up in Australia in the 1970s and 1980s, Swedish musical group ABBA was an enduring part of the pop culture fabric. Looking back, the
Read more 21 March 2025
Affordable Art Fair Brisbane 2025

The Affordable Art Fair returns to Brisbane

Global art phenomenon the Affordable Art Fair will return to Brisbane from May 8-11 after a successful inaugural event in the city last year. The Fair has revolutionised
Read more 20 March 2025
Many regional live music venues have closed across Australia - Newsreel

Live music venues close as operators feel the strain

More than 1300 live music venues and stages are estimated to have closed over the past four years as operators face financial and personal strain. A study by
Read more 19 March 2025
BRISBANE-POWERHOUSE Comedy Festival 2025

Laugh out loud at the 2025 Brisbane Comedy Festival

The 2025 Brisbane Comedy festival has a $25 ticket special until Wednesday (March 19) for many of their participating performers. This year the festival promises more
Read more 18 March 2025