Music
Theatre Review: PIPPIN, Sydney Lyric Theatre
PIPPIN is undeniably spectacular with high-octane choreography and staging, but this 70s revival production has thin moments.
Theatre Review: Oklahoma!, Heath Ledger Theatre
Come along and slap your thighs and stamp your feet to a musical that will never die!
New report reveals gaps in music education for primary school children
A new report highlights the importance of learning music for primary school children, and acknowledges the gaps that currently exist…
It’s time to hear the voices of First Nations musicians, says new report
The Australia Council’s First Nations music survey looks at the strengths, challenges and needs of the sector for future growth,…
Jazz sector looks to the future despite COVID's discord
Jazz artists have been devastated by the pandemic according to a recent survey, but are well placed to bring back…
The convergence of art, culture and distribution technology is our next step
As the Australia Council calls for responses to its latest COVID-inspired research paper, Leanne de Souza thinks now is the…
What Darwin Festival learned about operating in a pandemic
The homegrown Darwin Festival 2020 created a palpable sense of community despite adhering to social distancing guidelines.
Wangaratta Jazz Festival returns to honour the human voice
Defying COVID-19, the chair of Wangaratta Jazz Festival says National Jazz Awards, held as part of the festival, offer a…
Classical music must stop obsessing about young audiences, says ASQ's Sharon Grigoryan
As she prepares to leave the Australian String Quartet after seven years, cellist Sharon Grigoryan reflects on the highs and…
New dementia program piloted by Canberra Symphony
The pilot program of Music and Memory combines the individualised experience of other dementia programs with a live concert, ensuring…