Tag: Australian arts
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Adelaide Festival in Leadership Crisis as Three Board Members Depart and Randa Abdel-Fattah Issues Legal Notice
Overview: A Festival at a Turning Point The Adelaide Festival is navigating an unprecedented leadership crisis after three long-serving board members resigned over the weekend. The departures—announced in a whirlwind of activity surrounding a controversial legal move—have sent shockwaves through the organization, its supporters, and the broader arts community. As the board seeks to steer…
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Leadership Crisis at Adelaide Festival Deepens as Three Board Members Resign and Legal Notice Issued
Overview The Adelaide Festival is navigating a significant governance challenge after the departure of three senior board members over the weekend. The resignations—that of journalist Daniela Ritorto, businesswoman Donny Walford, and lawyer Nick Linke—have left the festival grappling with leadership vacancies as it attempts to chart its path forward amid heightened scrutiny. Who resigned and…
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Sydney Festival Unveils Eclectic Lineup: Hot Chip, Khalid Abdalla and The Smiths Cabaret Lead January Highlights
Overview of a Diverse January Lineup The Sydney Festival is back with an ambitious January program that promises something for everyone. At the top of the bill are the British electro-dance pioneers Hot Chip, a dynamic performance from The Crown actor Khalid Abdalla in a one-man show, and an immersive seven-hour live video game centered…
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Hyphenated Horizons: Sydney Festival Opens with Hot Chip, Khalid Abdalla and a Donkey-Driven Marathon
Overview of a Bold January Lineup Sydney Festival returns with a bold, genre-spanning program that blends international stars with local voices. At the forefront are British electro-dance pioneers Hot Chip, a dynamic one-man stage appearance by The Crown star Khalid Abdalla, and an audacious seven-hour live video game experience centered on donkeys. This trio sets…