Music
Saxism or Sexism? Gender diversity in the classical saxophone community
The classical music sector has long been dominated by men, a situation only amplified for classical saxophonists. The sexism in…
Show tunes ring out in a theatre lit by ghostlight
Unable to showcase their talents in the usual way because of COVID-19, graduating Music Theatre students from VCA have instead…
Deborah Cheetham AO praises ‘deepening commitment’ to First Nations cultures
The acclaimed composer has accepted the role of First Nations Creative Chair at the MSO, and will bring an Indigenous…
Roadies in crisis: industry operating at just 4% pre-COVID levels
Over 20,000 live production crew, aka roadies, found themselves out of work a year ago when mass gatherings were banned.…
Theatre review: The Boy Who Talked to Dogs, Slingsby/STCSA (Adelaide Festival)
The real-life story of dog-whisperer Martin McKenna, whose life took him from misery in Limerick to a new life in…
Vale Michael Gudinski: industry legend dies aged 68
The Australian entertainment industry is in shock following the unexpected death of Michael Gudinski at his Melbourne home on Monday…
Theatre Review: The Pulse, Gravity and Other Myths (Adelaide Festival)
Adelaide’s contemporary circus powerhouse return to the stage with a bold new work that is unlikely to have been made…
Lighting the FUSE on an explosion of community creativity
Growth, change and adaptability are key elements of any creative practice, whether of individual artists or local councils, especially in…
Chinese-speaking students a largely untapped arts audience, says new report
Drawing on a comprehensive survey of 600+ Chinese-speaking students, a new report provides insights and case studies to help arts…
Are local artists enough to save our festivals without international headliners?
Can 'hyperlocal' arts programming save Australia’s previously thriving festival scene? Or are audiences still looking for the big names from…