Cultural Industries

Our Law producer Taryne Laffar has launched her production company, PiNK PEPPER.

Atlas Iron chief executive Sanjiv Manchanda was among the biggest fundraisers in Australia for this year’s CEO Sleepout, helped by a sizable donation from Atlas' owner, Gina Rinehart.

Even though gatherings of 100 people are now allowed in WA, events professionals are still struggling to find work.

The soon-to-be-opened Western Australian Museum is being fitted out, with more than 30 local artists and companies being contracted to deliver multimedia, films, graphics, audio tracks and interactive experiences for the eight galleries. Click through for images of the fitout.

More than 200,000 jobs could be lost in the charities sector nationwide if financial supports, including JobKeeper, end in October, a new report has found.

The 2020 Perth Festival has proved to be the most successful in the event's history, with $5.98 million earned at the box office, despite some programming cancelled due to COVID-19 and lower audience numbers.

The business community has supported front-line charities during the pandemic, but the economic downturn may change this.

Denied the ability to perform or present their work during COVID-19 lockdown, arts organisations and independent artists in Western Australia have been investing their time navigating a range of recent funding initiatives.

The Art Gallery of WA Foundation and the gallery's board have announced a $1.5 million package for Western Australian artists represented in the State Art Collection and Aboriginal art centres across the state.

The disability sector's peak body has welcomed moves by the state government to delay Western Australia’s transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme's new quality standards until December 1 due to COVID-19, and to allocate $2 million to help the sector meet the new requirements.

The Western Australian government will fast-track $12 million in community sport and recreation facilities grants, with applications to open up next week.

Arts organisations are cautiously planning how they might perform and interact once restrictions are lifted.

Some volunteer programs have been put on pause due to COVID-19 restrictions, while those continuing to operate are welcoming new volunteers.

Retirement clearly suits Wade Hughes, who has received accolades for his underwater photography, and published an award-winning book with his wife, Robyn Hughes, since leaving the workforce in 2015.

WA Symphony Orchestra chief executive Mark Coughlan has resigned from the role, 17 months after he stepped up from a non-executive board role to lead the organisation.

Telethon Kids Institute has received $2.66 million from BHP to lead a trial testing the effectiveness of multiple sclerosis drug interferon in reducing the infectiousness of COVID-19 patients.

Charities relying on donations are facing uncertain times.

Giving increased last financial year, but the economic fallout from COVID-19 will affect the potential for generosity into the future.

Department of Finance director general Jodi Cant has been recognised for her work in government, winning the Telstra Business Woman of the Year award for WA.

The state’s film and television industry has not been immune to the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, with staff cuts and hits to revenue already flowing through the sector.

Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company’s near-term future is secure after it was included among the 95 organisations to receive four years' funding from the Australia Council for the Arts earlier this month.

Western Australian charities offering support services are gearing up for a surge in demand as restrictions introduced to stop the spread of COVID-19 start to strain people’s finances and mental health.

The federal government will provide $100 million to more than 300 charities, Minderoo Foundation committed $5 million to community initiatives, and Gina Rinehart donated $6 million to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia over the weekend to help charities meet increased demand.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest have donated an additional $520 million to their philanthropic organisation Minderoo Foundation, bringing their total donations to $2 billion.

Forty-nine arts organisations that previously received Australia Council for the Arts funding have missed out in the latest round, with the 95 recipients selected last Friday to share $31.7 million over four years.

In an initiative led by the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA, the Western Australian resources sector has pledged $6.6 million to Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations, Foodbank WA and Lifeline WA.

Two long-standing disability services chief executives share how they have dealt with upheaval and disruption in the sector.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s Minderoo Foundation is flying in tonnes of medical supplies from China and increasing Western Australia's capacity to test for COVID-19, as part of a rescue package announced today.

The performing arts sector is coming up with new ways to ensure people are entertained, in light of government restrictions on indoor events attended by 100 people or more as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Victoria Park disability service provider was under financial pressure and planned to sell its specifically adapted building to stay viable, until management devised a new plan.

Ambitious plans to attract more visitors from outside Western Australia for next year’s Perth Festival and beyond are top-of-mind for executive director Nathan Bennett.

After going into liquidation in February, Kosmic Sound has been saved by South Australian business Dale Cleves Music Group, shortly after another iconic WA brand Jeanswest was also rescued.