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Got something to say? Entry is now open for the 2023 Poets Out Loud Youth Slam. If you’re aged 12-18 and live in the Northern Rivers, we want to hear from you!
Poets Out Loud Youth Slam is a live spoken-word competition with epic prizes. You get 3 minutes on stage to share YOUR voice and YOUR story. The winner takes home $400 cash and kick-starts their writing career with help from Byron Writers Festival.
An online info session will be held on June 22 followed by an online workshop on June 25, so you can try it out – for free!
Sign up now to be part of this exciting opportunity. Entry closes on June 30.
To sign up or for more info, visit poetsoutloud.org/youth
Arts students pay the highest costs in higher education!
What’s the real goal of the government here?
Artists lose out consistently with regards to government support. How can people survive this career with these odds stacked against them from the start and HECS fee increases making it harder to pay off debts?
“Norton reports that, ‘The cheapest annual charge for a 2023 full-time student is $4124 for nursing, teaching and agriculture. Engineering, science, IT, allied health and performing arts cost $8301. Students in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science pay $11,800. The highest rates are for law, business and most arts disciplines, set at $15,142.’”
Education in brief: follow the money, find the story
www.artshub.com.au
It’s been a big month for Australian arts education news. Money - or the lack of it - is the theme for May.Not an even playing/ education field
The fascinating history and artistry of common Australian items like the power board and the Dolphin flashlight may have escaped your notice… till now!
Flame.Arts presents 💭 DREAM BIG : Young Creatives Lab 💭
Attention all fledgling street performers 🎭 musicians 🎸and emcees 🎤! If you've ever wanted to learn these specialist arts skills, now's the chance to meet the people who have launched their creative careers in these areas, and learn how you can do it too!
Run in partnership with Amber Grossman from Overall Arts, this workshop will feature circus performer Amelia Pegrum, musician Amber Farnan, and legendary hip hop artist and MC Morgan Morganics Lewis. Here, they talk about creative pathways and advice on how to make your creative ideas a reality!
📍 Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
📅 June 1st
⏰ 5pm - 7pm
👉 cairnsregionalcouncil.snapforms.com.au/form/dream-big-in-a-small-town---arts-workshops
“Musicians, writers and visual artists with disability or who are d/Deaf from NSW and the ACT are encouraged to apply. Five artists will be funded to undertake a six-night residency at the renowned Bundanon Trust estate from 16 – 22 October 2023.”Applications are now open for the 2023 Accessible Arts and Bundanon Artist-In-Residence Program.
Musicians, writers and visual artists with disability or who are d/Deaf from NSW and the ACT are encouraged to apply. Five artists will be funded to undertake a six-night residency at the renowned Bundanon Trust estate from 16 – 22 October 2023.
The Bundanon Trust Artist-in-Residence program is the largest of its kind in Australia, making it highly sought after by artists nationally. We're hosting an online information session to provide more details about this exciting opportunity and the application process. Learn from representatives from Accessible Arts and Bundanon as well as previous artists-in-residence Michelle Teear and Aaron Aryadharma Matheson about what to expect and how to create a strong application.
Online Information Session
Wed 21 June at 1pm
For more information about the residency and to register for the online information session, visit aarts.net.au/news/2023-bundanon-residencies/
#AccessibleArts #Bundanon #ArtistResidency #InfoSession #ApplyNow
Image Description: A photo of the landscape at Bundanon depicts a thick, misty forest of dark trees under a vast and cloudy sky. Image credit: John Janson-Moore, 2020.
“At just 16, Rory Phillips is challenging the centuries-old view that the strong, silent bloke is the epitome of Australian manhood.
Key points:
- The Boys' Vocal Program promotes wellbeing among NSW schoolboys through music
- Rory Phillips's song has been selected for the program
- It explores how boys and young men can struggle to talk about their emotions and mental health”
Rory's using music to take on a 'toxic mindset'. This week, 100 boys' voices have joined in
www.abc.net.au
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.BO Report: 'Finding the Voice' breaks records at $2.2m, 'The Little Mermaid' swims to the top - IF Magazine
if.com.au
In just two weekends, 'John Farnham: Finding the Voice' has officially become the highest grossing Australian documentary of all time (excluding IMAX).It is remarkably good, and not only because the subject is such a decent human being.
John was incredibly popular with many age groups he reinvented himself & was always a lovely person & good family man ...glad to see he still has fans who want to see a documentary about him & glad he is alive to witness it
Absolutely wonderful news !
Ningaloo Nyinggulu (ATOM Study Guide)
Ningaloo Nyinggulu (ATOM Study Guide)
theeducationshop.com.au
Teaching and study resources for teachers, lecturers, students and parentsJordan Blair-Bremner
Congratulations Tim!
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“The Lloyd O’Neil Award for the #ABIA2023 Hall of Fame is presented to Tim Winton, in recognition of his dedication to championing reading, bookshops, publishers and fellow authors. Congratulation...
Thank you to Ngarabal contemporary Indigenous artist, Lauren Rogers, for her insights into Reconciliation Week.
Always was. Always will be!Reconciliation Week is an important event in Australia's cultural calendar that acknowledges the importance of reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous Australians. This annual event is held from 27 May to 3 June and serves as a reminder of the ongoing journey towards reconciliation.
Reconciliation Week allows Australians to learn about the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is a time to reflect on the past injustices that have been inflicted on our First Nations Australians and to acknowledge the ongoing impact of these injustices.
Through participating in Reconciliation Week events and activities, all Australians can build greater understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their cultures. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of First Nations Australians and to recognise their ongoing connection to Country.
Reconciliation Week is an important reminder that we all have a part to play in the ongoing journey towards reconciliation. It is a time to reflect on our attitudes, biases and behaviours and to consider how we can contribute to building a more just and equitable society for all Australians. By coming together to celebrate reconciliation, we can build stronger relationships and create a brighter future for all Australians. 🖤💛❤️
#reconciliationweek2023 #reconciliationweek #nrw2023 #nrw2023voices #aboriginalart #aboriginalartist