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Patrick McDonald is The Advertiser’s arts editor. He has held various newsroom positions, with a particular focus on entertainment, lifestyle and feature writing, since joining the paper in 1984.

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Three of SA's up and coming filmmakers. Pictures: Supplied

Behind the screens: Meet SA’s next generation of filmmakers

Lights, cameras, action, these South Aussies are taking the state’s screen industry back to levels of activity not seen since its 1970 glory days. See who to watch.

Arts

South Australian sculptor and contemporary artist Michelle Nikou, pictured in her studio, has been awarded the 2024 Guildhouse Fellowship. Picture: Saul Steed, AGSA

$50,000 award for mid-career artist

Arts wrap: A leading South Australian sculptor has been awarded the annual $50,000 Guildhouse Fellowship. Plus – your first look at next year’s must-see Fringe acts.

Entertainment

Power 20 revealed: Who are SA’s most influential entertainers?

They are the movers and shakers of South Australia’s arts, food and entertainment scenes but only some have star-maker power. See the 2024 rankings.

Arts

EMBARGOED UNTIL FRIDAY NOV 29 - Grammy Award-winning ‘Queen of Afrobeats’ Yemi Alade will perform at Womadelaide 2025. Pics: Supplied.

Queen of afrobeats to light up music festival

A Grammy-nominated afropop queen with over 17 million Instagram followers and an Australian actress will make their WOMADelaide debut next year.

Arts

Adelaide Festival 2025. Spanish flamenco dancer Rocio Molina in Caida del Cielo (Fallen from Heaven). Picture: Simone Fratini,

Adelaide Festival reveals exclusive international acts

A Spanish flamenco superstar and an iconic Irish actor are among artists who will make exclusive Australian debuts at the 2025 Adelaide Festival.

Arts

Douglas Gautier AM - CEO & Artistic Director - Adelaide Festival Centre - Photo by Roy Vandervegt

High profile Adelaide arts identity steps down

The head of South Australia’s main performing arts centre, who helped bring Disney productions to town, will step down after nearly 19 years in the role.

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Three of the rising stars of SA's theatre scene. Pictures: Supplied

Rising stars of the stage: Adelaide’s theatre talents to watch

When it comes to treading the boards, these are the young South Aussie actors and directors really worth making a song and dance about. Meet 10 next gen thespians.

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