Former Opera Australia Chief Joins Conservative Conference, Pushes for Economic Growth to Help the Arts

He also reiterated calls for Creative Australia, the country's leading arts funding body, to place a moratorium on funding for a few years.

Former Opera Australia Chief Joins Conservative Conference, Pushes for Economic Growth to Help the Arts

TL;DR

  • Lyndon Terracini performed at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Brisbane.
  • He was accompanied by his wife, Noëmi Nadelmann.
  • Terracini led Opera Australia for over a decade, introducing innovations like 'Handa Opera on the Harbour'.
  • His presence at CPAC signifies the integration of classical arts into conservative political gatherings.
  • He has called for Creative Australia to impose a funding moratorium.