Music
2023: a first-class year for Australian symphonic orchestras
An emphasis on sustainable music making, Australian composition, the showcasing of female conductors and composers, plus the voices of First…
Opera review: Don Giovanni, Opera Australia
Ukrainian baritone Andrei Kymach thrills as Mozart’s doomed reprobate.
Circus review: Blush, QPAC
Sexy and subversive, this is very much a circus for grown-ups.
What our opera companies have on offer in 2023
Two Wagner Ring Cycles, First Nations and new commissioned works, plus a Gilbert and Sullivan festival, offer some diverse opera…
Theatre review: Amadeus, Sydney Opera House
An almost successful fusion of fashion, theatre and music in the reimagination of the lives of Salieri and Mozart.
Performance review: Velvet Rewired, Sydney Opera House
Put on your most glamorous outfit and prepare for disco fever highlights.
Safety at festivals this summer season
Harm reduction strategies will need to be a priority when many are diving into their first music festival in a…
Delightful ways to play and interact with the museum experience
Museum of Brisbane’s Play Moves leads the way in immersive and participatory museum experiences.
Things to know at your first ever classical music concert
Professor of Music, Timothy McKenry, shares some handy tips to keep in mind when attending your first classical concert.
Fringe benefits: does playing Edinburgh really help your career?
Four Australian artists reflect on their trip to the world’s biggest arts festival and consider whether the benefits of attending…