The arts are often seen as a space where everyone can find a sense of belonging.
But the reality behind the scenes can be very different, with many creatives facing barriers that make the industry far less accessible than it appears.
The Wire’s Aspen Beilharz takes a closer look at what needs to change to ensure more people can tell their own stories.
Image: Photo by Gabriel Weyand on Unsplash
Produced By: Aspen Beilharz
Featured In Story: Professor Bree Hadley – the Faculty of Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 17 February 2026