Festivals

Plugging the gaps in arts value research
Despite more than 500 studies, reviewers say better research is needed to convince policy-makers that strong arts activity generates happier,…

Still plenty to do for queer arts festivals
Despite the increased presence of queer culture in mainstream arts and entertainment there’s still a place for festivals such as…

The economics of small film festivals
A week doesn’t go by without a special interest film festival somewhere. How do they all make a go of…

Female-only film festivals should not exist
Ideally we would have no need for festivals that promote women in film, as we would already give them the…

Non-stop collaborations and commissions: Carriageworks is back with a brand new program for 2015
Impressive in scope, scale and ambition, Carriageworks in the heart of Sydney’s Redfern continues the consolidation and growth of its…

Inclusivity Arts fundamental to a creative economy
The British Council is ideally placed to draw on the UK’s global leadership in Inclusivity arts policy and practice.

Which city has the best film festival?
Who has more films? Bigger audiences? Better curation? Important premieres? ArtsHub's guide to everything you need to know Australian film…

MQFF Director to step down in 2015
Lisa Daniel has announced she will leave the Melbourne Queer Film Festival after 16 years as Festival Director.

When motion graphics makes a great point
During Art & About Sydney’s Hyde Park will become an urban artist’s camp with LED-activated tipis.

Film festival puts girls on top
In a year where solidarity with feminism is a hot topic, Melbourne’s first feminist film festival will make its inaugural…