International musicians to platform local artists in NSW under Michael's Rule, and curating a brand new biennale in Mongolia

NSW has become the first state to reinstate Michael's Rule for touring musicians, with the Minn's government offering a $20,000 discount on the hire of state owned venues for international acts that provide a platform for a local support act. Maggie Collins, the Executive Director of the Association of Artist Managers, talks about the impact that decision could have on the local industry.And Tian Zhang discusses how she became the inaugural Chief Curator of the Ulaanbaatar Biennale in Mongolia, which will be running for the first time in June this year with the title On the Horizon, Under the Moon.Our track of the week is Tomorrow Is A Long Time performed Ellen StekertStories mentioned in the headlines:Trump Seeks to Eliminate the National Endowment for the ArtsDonald Trump announces 100 per cent tariffs on movies 'produced in foreign lands'STC's Broadway hit Dorian Gray nominated for six Tony AwardsBrazil police thwart bomb attack on Lady Gaga concertGrand Theft Auto 6's Delay Just Affected the Entire Video Game Industry