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Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program great success

Jan 6, 2026
Helping to fuel young imaginations, one experience at a time.

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REVEALED WA Aboriginal Art Market

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.
Circus performers throwing a performer in the air

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).
Painting done on Country drying by the fire. Ngurra Kutjuwarra (On Country, Together), Warlayirti Artists Aboriginal Corporation, 2021. Photo by Lucinda White.

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.
Wellington Dam mural, 29 January 2021

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.
Promotional illustration with stylised lettering. Text reads, 'Thomas Dambo, Giants of Mandurah Western Australia 12 November 2022'

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.
An artist's impression of the new screen production facility

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.
Illustration of a band on the back of a truck with many speakers

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.
Artist's impression of the northern façade

Extra $97.6m to make Perth Concert Hall home of music in WA

13 March 2023

Media release

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.
A crowd of concert-goers waiting for Ed Sheeran to perform at Optus Stadium in the evening.

Ed Sheeran to hit a high note in largest ever WA concert

7 March 2023
Global music sensation Ed Sheeran is expected to set a new attendance record when he takes to the stage at Optus Stadium this weekend.
A poster of an artwork by Beverley Rogers with the words, 'See your banner fly in the 2023 Reconciliation Week Street Banner Program'.'

Banners are a striking way to display support for reconciliation

28 February 2023
Bookings to sponsor a Reconciliation Week street banner have now been extended to Friday 10 March 2023.
Carmen promotional image

Cricket pitch perfect — Carmen at the WACA Ground

24 February 2023
Audiences should prepare to be bowled over as the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground plays host to operatic masterpiece Carmen in association with Perth Festival.
A group of people standing together outside

Whale Shark Jack and Drone Racers to film in WA’s regions

23 February 2023
Whale Shark Jack is a heart-warming feature film about a young girl embarking on a risky mission to save a whale shark.
Members of Voyager holding out heir hands with confetti falling down

Perth band takes WA to world stage at Eurovision 2023

23 February 2023
Western Australia is taking to the world stage yet again, with Perth synth metal band Voyager showcasing WA's musical talent and spectacular natural scenery at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.
A hand playing an electric bass

Funding boost for WA’s diverse contemporary music scene

21 February 2023
Three exciting Western Australian music acts will have greater opportunities to shine in 2023, sharing in more than $130,000 State Government funding.
3 students huddled together in an art class

Thousands of students to benefit from millions in grants

13 February 2023
More than 22,000 students across Western Australia will benefit from $3,319,087 in funding from the State Government's Creative Learning Partnerships Program.
A group of people socialising on the balcony at His Majesty's Theatre.

Stunning heritage balconies at His Majesty’s Theatre open

13 February 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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