Q+A

A Kick In The Arts (2022x18)

: 09, 2022

As the arts sector roars back to life, Q+A is bringing together some of Australia’s leading artists and thinkers, to explore the future of the industry. Arts and events workers reported over 374,000 cancelled gigs and income losses totalling $417.2 million as a result of the pandemic. The recently installed Arts Minister Tony Burke is promising to get the sector “back on track quickly”. What will a new minister mean for the sector? Do we value the creativity of artists more after going so long without live events? With Virginia Trioli, The Panel: Darren Hayes, Iconic Australian performer and award-winning songwriter; Katie Noonan, Artistic director, musician and producer; Adam Liaw, Cook, Writer and TV Presenter; Tony Burke, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and Minister for the Arts; Paul Fletcher, Shadow Minister for Science and the Arts.