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MEAA Says PIPPIN Casting Decision is a Snub to Local Talent
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2020
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance, the union for Australian performers, says that the decision to cast an international actor to play the lead in a new production of the musical Pippin is another snub of the enormous well of Australian theatrical talent.
Arts Centre Melbourne Announces Public Realm Performance Commission in Partnership With Metro Tunnel Creative Program
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2020
In partnership with Metro Tunnel Creative Program, Arts Centre Melbourne invites expressions of interest from Deaf and disabled artists, and collaborating allies, to create a new site-responsive participatory work incorporating themes of movement, repetition and time, which activates non-traditional public spaces in our precinct.
Terry Swann Online Exhibition Opens Virtually from Forty Five Downstairs
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2020
Forty Five Downstairs has announced the opening of our second Fragments exhibition, Kimberley to the Pilbara by Terry Swann. The exhibition of watercolour landscapes is available to view online at fortyfivedownstairs.com.
Local Choir Creates Connection And Celebration Across Latrobe Valley
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2020
An inventive virtual choir promoting social connection and fun through music in the Latrobe Valley is set to produce an online video featuring the world premiere of a new song - My Valley, My Home, written by the multi award winning conductor of Choir of Hard Knocks - Dr Jonathon Welch AM.
Australian Singer-Songwriter Features Prague Symphony Orchestra On Chart-Topping Single Release
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2020
Even though Shayne Cook's latest single, 'Matters Of the Heart' has already reached #3 on the iTunes chart in South Africa, it wasn't initially one of Cook's favorite compositions. In fact, the Melbourne-based singer-songwriter considered the track to be a throw-away demo. It wasn't until producer Simon Moro brought it to life including highlights from City of Prague Symphony Orchestra to add strings to the production, that the song was given the green light for the artist's forthcoming debut album, 'Epiphonetics' (out October 23rd.)
Tomas Parrish and Lyndon Watts Featured In THIS BITTER EARTH
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2020
Antipodes Theatre Company has announced casting for Harrison David Rivers' This Bitter Earth. Part of ATC's Ricochet Reading Series, the online reading will be streamed live to the ATC Facebook Page on Monday, 19th October at 7:00pm and remain available for 24 hours. 
Immersive Play Experience IMAGINARIA Comes to Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2020
IMAGINARIA, an immersive play experience for all ages, is coming to Melbourne!
Major Fundraising Appeal Announced For The Circus Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2020
One of Ethiopiaa??s greatest circus expatriates, Sosina Wogayehu, will launch an urgent international appeal for her trailblazing Ethiopian youth circus project at 6pm on Tuesday, 6 October 2020 via a live Zoom event.
Open House Melbourne Welcomes Fleur Watson as Executive Director and Chief Curator
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
Open House Melbourne has announced Fleur Watson as the organisationa??s new Executive Director and inaugural Chief Curator. In this role Fleur will lead the vision and creative direction of the new Centre for Architecture that will further build on Open House Melbournea??s extensive public program.
Professor Judith McLean is the Recipient of the 2020 Drama Australia President's Award
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2020
Professor Judith McLean is the recipient of the 2020 Drama Australia Presidenta??s Award.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Melbourne Extends Suspension Through January 17, 2021
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2020
In line with current government advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19, performances of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Melbourne's Princess Theatre will be suspended for a further nine weeks.
Danielle Matthews' 'I've Never Bin To Me' Reaches 1.9 Million Views
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2020
Melbourne's own Danielle Matthews has found a legion of new fans with her popular bin-themed songs which have been delighting fans throughout lockdown. Millions of people have viewed her parody videos on facebook and YouTube, including I've Never Bin to Me (1.9 million viewers alone), Bin Beneath My Wings and a bin-themed tribute to Andrea Bocelli's Time To Say Goodbye.
Arts Centre Melbourne's Australian Performing Arts Collection Acquires Olivia Newton-John Collection
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2020
Arts Centre Melbourne's Australian Performing Arts Collection has acquired a number of prized possessions from the collection of Dame Olivia Newton-John.
VIDEO: 101 BIPoC Performers Featured In 'I Need You To See Me'
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2020
101 of Australia's BIPoC and CALD performers aged 18-25 have joined forces to feature in a song, I Need You To See Me, by critically acclaimed performer and composer Vidya Makan. The song is an explicit invitation to our entertainment industry by the talented artists it habitually marginalises to be seen and to create change.
Melbourne Fringe Festival Has Given Over $305,000 in Financial Support to Artists This Year
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2020
This November, the Melbourne Fringe Festival is going up against all odds to present a boundary pushing program of experimental and digital art, including the first in-person events in Melbourne post-COVID lockdown.
Stars Sing For Locked-Down Melbourne With 'To Melbourne...With Love!'
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2020
Stars from all over Australia will join together next Saturday night 26 September to send a 'musical love letter' to the Jewish community of Melbourne.
The Rubens Performing Livestream 'Informal Formal' Gig For Year 12 Students
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2020
It's been a stinker of a year for students, and as young Aussies head into their final exams, there's a high chance they're going to miss out on a rite of passage they've been looking forward to all year - the Year 12 Formal. While state governments are still working out if they're happening and what they might look like, we do know that if they happen, they'll be very different and a watered-down version.
Melbourne Youth Orchestras Launches MYO UNLIMITED
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2020
MYO UNLIMITED brings the best elements of the orchestra's Ensemble Program to participants at home during Covid-19 and will run in place of regular Saturday rehearsals for the remainder of 2020, or until the orchestra is able to open its doors again.
Santa Is Going Digital Direct From The North Pole
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
Christmas may be a little different in 2020, but Santa is prepared. With state of the art special effects and the magic of theatre, Santa Claus will meet families Australia wide via an all new personalised, LIVE video experience from his home in the North Pole. 
Queensland Theatre Will Reopen in November with THE HOLIDAYS
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
The Queensland Theatre is set to reopen this coming fall with a production of The Holidays, Limelight Magazine reports.
Young Ballet Dancer Works to Make Dreams Come True, Training With Australian Ballet Soloist Callum Linnane
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2020
The Courier-Mail has reported that thirteen year old ballet dancer Sam Holzberger has been taking strides toward his dream of one day dancing with the Australian Ballet, training in weekly online lessons with Australian Ballet Soloist Callum Linnane. 
Melbourne Theatre Company Pays Tribute to Aidan Fennessy
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2020
Melbourne Theatre Company today paid tribute to writer and director, Aidan Fennessy, who passed away on Sunday.
Queensland Theatre Re-Opens With THE HOLIDAYS
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
Queensland Theatre will reopen with The Holidays by David Megarrity, 14 November - 12 December. The show is directed by Bridget Boyle.
VIDEO: New Home Announced For Genesian Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
The Genesian Theatre Company has found a new home only one bus stop over the Anzac bridge from its current Kent St location!
Arts Centre Melbourne Announces Season Two of BIG NIGHT IN
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2020
Arts Centre Melbourne has announced season two of Big Night In, the spectacular musical entertainment show with John Foreman.

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