Music

Musical review: The 3 Little Pigs, National Theatre Melbourne
An adequate production, but one that could have been better.

How AI music has become a common fixture of far-right hate – part one
The far-right is using AI to create music and content as a way to spread racist and other extremist views.

Music review: Handel's Messiah, MSO, Hamer Hall
A Christmas tradition performed with dynamism and passion by the MSO.

After setbacks, Big Red Bash announces concert featuring Australian legend
Big Red Bash has joined the long list of festivals that is changing its programming, with a major impact on…

Major funding secured for the Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s Pathways Program
The AFCM obtained the funding from The Ian Potter Foundation after a record-breaking 2024.

Musical review: Love Actually? The Musical Parody, Athenaeum Theatre
For the rusted-on fans of the 20-year-old movie, this production follows the same beats as the original.

Why is the oboe used to tune an orchestra? And other questions about tuning, answered
Have you ever wondered why the orchestra tunes in front of the audience? And why do they use this particular…

Camerata - Queensland's Chamber Orchestra
Camerata & Brendan Joyce: Schumann
Featuring Camerata’s acclaimed Artistic Director and leader Brendan Joyce on solo violin in this virtuosic, lush, and joyous symphonic concert,…

Pop-up clubs and performance art announced for Asia TOPA’s Nightlife program
Returning after a five-year hiatus, the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts reflects the many ways people now experience culture, including…

Theatre review: ILARUN: The Cutting Comb, fortyfivedownstairs
A story of decolonised power based on a 18th century Jamaican matriarch.