On with the show-Showbiz News – Entertainment Industry-Australian Entertainers

THE COUNTDOWN to the 19th Annual Helpmann Awards is on, following the announcement of the 2019 Helpmann 42-category award nominees.
The Helpmann Awards are the premier celebration of Australia’s vibrant live performance industry.
The Awards recognise distinguished achievement and excellence in Australia’s live performance sectors including musicals, contemporary music, comedy, opera and classical music, theatre, ballet, dance and physical theatre, presentations for children and young people, regional touring and cabaret.… Members read the rest!

Victorian Government to help
artists, roadies & music
workers who are in crisis
VICTORIA'S reputation for fostering a healthy music industry has been boosted with the Government announcing funding to support our artists, roadies and music workers in crisis.
Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley announced a $100,000 grant to Support Act at the inaugural ‘Roady4Roadies’ event – a Support Act fundraiser that raises the profile of the vital role roadies play in the entertainment industry.… Members read the rest!

LONG-RUNNING AUSSIE DRAMA SERIES
COMMISSIONED TO AIR UNTIL 2021
AACTA and TV Week Logie award winning drama Wentworth has been commissioned for a further 20 episodes.
The history-making announcement by Foxtel will see Australia’s longest running one-hour drama series remain on air until 2021.
According to a media release on the Film Victoria website, a seventh season is currently in post-production and will screen in 2019.… Members read the rest!