by Maddison Woods | Aug 27, 2024 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
The new state-of-the-art performing arts centre has been unveiled in Picton, with its opening expected in November. The Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre features a 350-seat venue that will hold performances and large functions including theatre, dance, music, civic...
by Nikki Bailey | Mar 15, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
A spotlight will be shone on the power of Illawarra creative artists tonight with the return to the stage of a crowd favouirtie. Up-and-coming Wollongong creatives will showcase their talent at the Merrigong Theatre Company’s ‘Made from Scratch’....
by River Mccrossen | Oct 14, 2020 | News
An investigation continues into historic racism allegations against a Wollongong high school. The NSW Department of Education launched the investigation into claims by former Wollongong High School of Performing Arts (WHSPA) students in August. The students claimed...
by Caitlin Pace | Aug 31, 2018 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
Western Sydney’s Daniella El-Hawzi, known by the stage name Ella E, has fast-tracked her career after placing first in the Burwood’s Got Talent singing competition winning $7000 in prize money. What started as a passion for music has now become a career goal – to make...
by Grace Stranger | Apr 2, 2015 | Govt & Politics
When you picture a school assembly what comes to mind? Sequins and electric guitars probably aren’t the first things but a group of high school students wants that to change. Each year, a group of students aged 13-17 from public high schools across the region...