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Stunning heritage balconies at His Majesty’s Theatre open
Feb 13, 2023
For the first time in 70 years, the beautiful wrap-around balconies that were a prominent feature of the original façade of His Majesty's Theatre have been reinstated, ready for Western Australians to enjoy again.
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Freo was ship shape for Australia II 40 Years On celebrations
26 September 2023
Yeah buoy! The State Government threw a huge party in Fremantle to celebrate 40 years since a team from down under turned the sailing world upside down by winning the America’s Cup.
Voyager on board with Australia II 40 Years On celebrations as bands tune up for free music concert
20 September 2023
WA is days away from a massive celebration to mark the 40th anniversary of our 1983 America's Cup win that put Fremantle on the world map.
Arts projects set to shine with more than $600,000 funding
18 September 2023
The State Government is investing $609,088 in 13 diverse projects including the presentation of the New Bachelorette, a theatrical production by Julia Hales and Bron Batten.
Australia II: 40 Years On exhibition opens at WA Maritime Museum
14 September 2023
Step back in time, relive the excitement and experience the legacy of Australia II’s historic America’s Cup win at the WA Maritime Museum’s ‘Australia II – 40 Years On’ exhibition.
Peer Assessor Panel expressions of interest
8 September 2023
The Department of Sport, Local Government and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is seeking expressions of interest from people with experience in the Western Australian arts and cultural sector to assess grant applications for the culture and arts team.
International education, creative industries, and digital economy sectors bask in mission spotlight
6 September 2023
Fostering cooperation in the sectors of international education, creative industries, and the digital economy, was on the agenda today as the Indonesia Connect Roadshow continues.
Cameras rolling as local cast announced for The Twelve
31 August 2023
It's lights, camera, action across Perth and the Wheatbelt region as filming begins for season 2 of the award-winning courtroom drama series The Twelve, which is estimated to bring $9.6 million in expenditure to the State.
CinefestOZ to showcase Australian films across the South West
29 August 2023
Homegrown talent, international celebrities and the natural beauty of the South West will be in the spotlight when the red carpet rolls out this week for CinefestOZ.
Emerging WA music act to rise to the top with Coldplay at Optus Stadium
21 August 2023
A local WA band will win the chance to support Coldplay’s ‘Music of The Spheres’ Perth performance later this year through the Coldplay Rising Artist Competition.
Taking Liberty as part of Australia II: 40 Years On celebrations
17 August 2023
The WA Maritime Museum, in collaboration with Theatre 180, presents Taking Liberty, an adaptation of Ingle Knight’s award-winning play about Australia’s historic, 1983 America’s Cup win.
Free music concert and drone show to celebrate 40th anniversary of Australia II’s America’s Cup win
14 August 2023
It may be 40 years on from our monumental America’s Cup win but many of us still remember where we were — bursting with pride — as Australia II dramatically beat Liberty and took away the trophy from the New York Yacht Club who had held it tight for 132 years!
Safer Venues WA website launch music to community’s ears
3 August 2023
A new website with an industry toolkit, created thanks to State Government funding, is aiming to make live music venues in Western Australia safer and more inclusive, especially for women and the LGBTQI+ community.
New 10 Year Vision for Arts and Culture in Western Australia
2 August 2023
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) has begun the development of a new 10 Year Vision for Arts and Culture in Western Australia.
Trans-Tasman museum investment in production of ground-breaking VR films
17 July 2023
3 museums spanning Australia and New Zealand have joined forces for a funding partnership to develop a trio of majestic and ground-breaking virtual reality (VR) films for exhibitions at the museums from 2024 onwards.
Funding open for artists and musicians to SNAP up opportunities
11 July 2023
2 new programs are opening today for short-notice opportunities that arise for Western Australian artists or contemporary musicians.
WA attracts biggest-ever screen production to the State
22 June 2023
Season 2 of the award-winning crime series The Twelve will be filmed in Western Australia.
Unclaimed gambling winnings to fund worthy community projects
30 May 2023
Western Australian community projects will benefit from sharing in about $600,000 in unclaimed gambling winnings.
Thomas Dambo’s new Giant unveiled in Mandurah
29 May 2023
Visitors now have even more to discover in the Peel/Binjareb region, with the popular Giants of Mandurah outdoor sculpture trail welcoming a new addition.
Funding boosts creativity in schools
24 May 2023
Students throughout Western Australia will benefit from enriched learning through the arts following the allocation of $485,126 in Creativity for Schools funding for residency and collaboration projects.
Funding enriches regional art and culture
23 May 2023
Local governments across the state are receiving support to undertake cultural planning, thanks to the latest round of culture and arts funding from the State Government.
Connecting to Country strengthens culture and communities
16 May 2023
20 projects throughout the Kimberley, Pilbara, Mid West, Goldfields-Esperance and metropolitan regions will share in $469,384 through the Connecting to Country program.
2023 WA Premier’s Book Awards shortlists announced
16 May 2023
What do a monster, a witch, an assassin, and an owl have in common? They are all nominated for the 2023 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards.
Restored 'Unfolding Lives' memorial takes pride of place
9 May 2023
Western Australia’s first memorial to honour children harmed in institutional care has been restored and returned to a place of prominence at the Perth Cultural Centre.
Major tourism coup delivers exclusive Coldplay show in Perth
9 May 2023
One of the world's most iconic bands is coming to Perth on November 18 for an Australian-exclusive concert in a major tourism coup for Western Australia.
Almost one million reasons to love the arts
8 May 2023
From an Italian-Yamaji opera to intergenerational arts collaborations, a dozen regional projects will be increasing social inclusion and access to arts and culture.
Augmented reality 3D artworks part of new Arts 15k-plus funding
5 May 2023
The State Government has provided funding for 10 Western Australian arts projects through the Arts 15k-plus program for activities commencing after 1 May 2023.
Revealed: WA Aboriginal Art Market welcomes buyers back
3 May 2023
Indigenous artists from across the State will showcase their talents as Western Australia's biggest Aboriginal art market takes over the Fremantle Arts Centre grounds this Saturday.
State Government’s record investment in Western Australian arts organisations
1 May 2023
37 Western Australian organisations will receive a total of $56 million in a record-breaking round of the Arts Organisations Investment Program (AOIP).
Grants boost regional Aboriginal arts and culture sector
21 April 2023
Eight arts organisations from regional and remote Western Australia will benefit from a total of $238,374 in funding from the Aboriginal Business Development and Capacity Building program.
Round 3 recipients announced for State Government’s CBD revitalisation grants
18 April 2023
The State Government’s investment in revitalising the Perth CBD and Northbridge continues with a further 15 eligible businesses, property owners and not-for-profits sharing nearly $1 million of funding from the Perth CBD Revitalisation Grant Program.
New walkway across Collie's Wellington Dam mega-mural
6 April 2023
Walkers will be able to experience Collie's Wellington Dam and its spectacular mega-mural from new heights from tomorrow.
Mandurah ready to welcome Thomas Dambo’s new Giant
6 April 2023
Mandurah is preparing for a new arrival to join the popular Giants of Mandurah outdoor sculpture trail created by world-renowned Danish recycle artist, Thomas Dambo.
VOL_NTEER We need U campaign blitz
20 March 2023
The State Government has kicked off a State-wide media campaign blitz which aims to attract more people into volunteering and revitalise the volunteering sector following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Have your say on the State’s new screen production facility
17 March 2023
The community is invited to have their say on the development application for Western Australia's first dedicated screen production facility.
High Voltage ready to rock Fremantle in the spirit of Bon Scott
13 March 2023
Western Australia's new free homegrown High Voltage rock n' roll festival inspired by local legend Bon Scott will take to the streets of Fremantle in a huge celebration of local talent and creativity.
Extra $97.6m to make Perth Concert Hall home of music in WA
13 March 2023
The Premier has announced an extra $97.6m in State Government funding towards the Perth Concert Hall redevelopment, while attending the opening of the WA Symphony Orchestra (WASO) 2023 classical season.
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