Music

Theatre review: K-Box
Grappling with race, belonging and identity in this tale of trans-cultural adoption.

Musical review: Come From Away
The hit musical returns to Melbourne for a victory lap.

Concert review: Mahler's Symphony No. 3
Impressively played and beautifully crafted in this presentation by the Queensland Youth Symphony.

Placing community at a festival’s heart while reaching for the stars
Brisbane Festival’s Louise Bezzina wants to redefine what a festival can and should be.

Saved: $2M turns the light back on at 5 Eliza
'So much potential.' One of Sydney's iconic little spaces is about to become much bigger.

Theatre review: The Phantom of the Opera
This iteration of the classic music theatre has some thoughtful changes.

Music-making where professionals and amateurs meet
Australia’s pro-am classical music sector includes both orchestras and choirs whose passionate participants are motivated by the joy of performing.

So you want my arts job: Cruise Entertainer
As cruising returns, we talk with entertainer Neven Connelly about opportunities for this unique travelling gig.

New piano syllabus takes elitism out of exams
The Australian Guild of Music is heralding a new era of piano and instrumental exams, making them more affordable, accessible,…

Musical review: Hairspray
This new production reprises the original classic musical but the large venue dwarfs the spectacle.