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Delegates sit at tables at the Creative Industries Taskforce meeting in March 2026

Creative Industries Action Plan update

Jun 4, 2026

The Creative Industries Taskforce met again in March to prioritise actions that will support economic diversification outcomes across WA’s creative sector.

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Music and mental health take centre stage with WAM 🎤

Jun 4, 2026

The WA Government continues to champion the vital role music and creative expression play in supporting positive mental health, with Healthway returning as presenting partner of West Australia's Music's (WAM) flagship Song of the Year program.

Marian Keyes at Nala Bardip Mia – Margaret River HEART as part of the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival, May 2025

WA Government supports 2026 chapter of Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival

May 14, 2026

The WA Government is continuing its strong support for regional arts and culture, with $86,542 in funding for the 2026 Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival (MRRWF), Western Australia’s largest annual regional literary festival

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Revealed: New & Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists

May 12, 2026

A platform for cultural truth-telling, visibility and opportunity.

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Australian Performing Arts Market Brings the World to Perth

May 8, 2026

As local, national and international delegates streamed into Perth at the end of February, global connections and creativity were the focus of the week, with performing arts professionals showcasing their productions ready to take to the world stage.

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Red carpet rolled out for CinefestOz and State's silver screen future

May 6, 2026

The State Government is rolling out the red carpet for Western Australia's screen sector, with a $2.6 million investment from the 2026-27 State Budget to secure the future of CinefestOz through to 2029-30.

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Major State Budget support for key arts organisations and events

Apr 21, 2026

This year's 2026-27 State Budget will continue to support Western Australian arts organisations with nearly $40 million to back WA's creative industries.

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Western Australian Aboriginal art showcase returns to Boorloo 🎨

Apr 17, 2026

Western Australia's top Aboriginal art showcase Revealed will return to Boorloo (Perth) on Saturday 18 April 2026, showcasing the strength and diversity of Aboriginal creativity through a free exhibition and vibrant open-air art market.

Text graphic reads: WA Music Week 4026, 7 to 16 August

WA Music Week 2026 back with major boost for WA's music industry ♪♫♪

Apr 16, 2026

Western Australia's vibrant music scene will step into the limelight again this August, with the return of WA Music Week 2026 in Fremantle.

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Revealed is coming…

Apr 14, 2026

WA’s biggest celebration of Aboriginal art returns to Boorloo (Perth) this April.

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Main works are underway for the Perth Concert Hall!

Mar 30, 2026

The redevelopment of the Perth Concert Hall is now in full swing with the main works underway, marking an exciting new chapter in the revitalisation of Perth’s iconic home of music and entertainment.

A young girl in a theatre smiling. Text reads Kids Access All Areas Vouchers Program

It’s nearly curtain call!

Mar 30, 2026

Thousands of WA kids have enjoyed arts and culture thanks to the Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program.

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