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This week’s arts news and trending topics

Our weekly wrap of arts news and reviews from around the country, highlighting the stories you may have missed.

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How AI music has become a common fixture of far-right hate – part two

The far-right is using AI to create music and content as a way to spread racist and other extremist views.

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What I’ve learned: Mitchell Butel

Mitchell Butel believes the best way to learn about being an Artistic Director is to become an Artistic Director.

Australian true crime podcasts had a prolific year in 2024.
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The best Australian true crime podcasts of 2024

Australians continued to adore true crime podcasts in 2024. New series followed some of Australia's deadliest or most notorious cases.

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The Big List: 50 things that shaped the visual arts in 2024

From the scandals to the trends, the big policy pushes and new acquisitions, ArtsHub look at the highs and lows…

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Why we can’t get enough of Kate Bush, and other under-recognised Christmas ‘hits’, at this time of year

Who needs 'Jingle Bells' when you could have Kate Bush? In honour of music artists we love, ArtsHub has compiled…

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Most popular reviews in 2024

Which reviews of live performances, exhibitions and books attracted the most attention from ArtsHub's readers this year?

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Vale 2024: saluting those we lost this year

ArtsHub salutes the giants of our sector, who said farewell in 2024. Vale to you all.

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Book review: Cat Lady Manifesto, Anna Go-Go

A jaunt through the history of that most maligned trope, 'the (crazy) cat lady', and a reclamation of its power.

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Musical review: The 3 Little Pigs, National Theatre Melbourne

An adequate production, but one that could have been better.

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