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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1968
Page
2
A Canberra community survey shows youths dismiss opera and prefer cinema and sports. Interviewed students express mixed views. some advocate teaching opera in schools while others oppose it, citing interest in modern entertainment over classical arts. Local trust to promote youth performances highlights operatic works like Tanne pauter and the Magle Rime as showcases.
The Perth Festival proceeds on a shoestring as it runs from February 3 to March 4, aiming to revive Western Australia’s cultural life. Despite isolation and limited funds, organizers claim it offers WA audiences access to diverse performing arts while leveraging local weather and seasonal tourism.
A collage of film and festival notes covers Bresson’s Diary of a Country Priest and Diana late screenings, Perth festival theatre and art, the Push of new venues, Waning budget, and a broad cast of performers, venues, and works across cinema, music, and visual arts. The piece highlights audience access, new works, and local cultural debate.
The weekly Canberra top ten list features a range of winners as per a listener survey. Official results hint at predictions and show strong performances from several acts, with shifts noted in the rankings and notable entries from MALEVER and Wagener.
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