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Conflict resolution for artists and arts workers
Conflict is inevitable in a sector where collaboration is common and being an artist doesn’t always lead to creative solutions.
How to stand out at Fringe
With hundreds of other shows, and thousands of other artists to compete with at Fringe, how to lesser-known artists get…
Disturbing, not pleasing, should be art’s role
Many arts organisations have become dinosaurs, failing to evolve to respond to the needs of new work, delegates at the…
The essential skills of a great choreographer
Craft, collaboration, inspiration, communication: leading choreographers share the secrets of their art.
Art without borders
From dance to live art, the challenges of international collaboration can result in inventive and unexpected outcomes.
The essential skills of a great producer
Can't act, can't sing, can raise money? Sorry but that is not the recipe for a great producer.
Global live stream celebrates World Ballet Day
The Australian Ballet joins companies in Russia, Canada, the UK and the USA in an unprecedented celebration of their art…
UK artist seeks Australian opportunities
The opportunity to remount his critically acclaimed one-man show is not the main reason Scottee has returned Down Under.
Is staying in the closet bad for your career?
Instead of investing half their energy in keeping their sexuality a secret, out gay and lesbian performers can focus more…
The secret of good radio revealed
New research reveals that greater control of vocal chords is behind the best voices, but are such skills innate or…