culture
Emerging Talent Voices and the Next Wave to Watch
Appointments and project milestones create openings for artists connected to local stories and venues.
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The Perth Cultural Centre revitalisation project reached a key milestone with the appointment of artist team Justin Martin, Susan Milne, and Greg Stonehouse to deliver a public art piece honoring Noongar connections, according to Source 1.
Public Art Appointment at the Cultural Centre
This selection forms part of ongoing work at the Perth Cultural Centre, where newly completed sections near The Blue Room Theatre and the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts have recently reopened to the public, per Source 5. The commission focuses on connections to Noongar heritage through the chosen artists.
Funding and Venue Redevelopments
The 2026-27 state budget includes a new $500 million fund to fast-track major projects such as the Aboriginal Cultural Centre on Perth's waterfront, listed in Source 4. Separately, the main works contract for the Perth Concert Hall redevelopment has been awarded, marking the start of a historic transformation of the venue, as noted in Source 2.
Festival Return and Artist Platforms
Mega music festival Spilt Milk is returning to Perth in December 2025 with official set times released for its four-city tour including Ballarat, Canberra, and the Gold Coast, according to Source 3. These updates sit alongside the artist appointments and reopenings at established sites including the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts and The Blue Room Theatre.
Further details on timelines and access will follow from the awarding bodies and venue operators as contracts progress.