Performing Arts

Chucho Valdes & the Afro-Cuban Messengers
71 year old Chucho Valdes enjoys the status of a saint in his native Cuba.

Cassandra Wilson
The universe has bequeathed Cassandra Wilson an instrument of rare and compelling quality.

Sydney Symphony Fellowship program open to applications
The Sydney Symphony and Credit Suisse have announced applications for the 2014 Fellowship program are now open.

You, Me and the Bloody Sea
The Space Theatre for the Cabaret Festival was the wrong venue for You, Me and the Bloody Sea. We needed…

Slava’s Snowshow
One of those rare and magical theatrical events that transcends description, and is for everyone.

After costume it’s a spectacle of music video at ACMI
ACMI has announced its next major exhibition to open in September, Spectacle: The Music Video Exhibition

Opera’s Triple Threat
An over-long performance detracted from some strong performances and powerful compositions.

MSO Concertmaster retires from her post
After more than 10 years of service, Wilma Smith has decided to step down as Concertmaster by the end of…

Greens double commitment to arts
The Greens have called for another $10 million in annual funding for the Arts, this time directed to Regional Australia.

Fringe making money for Adelaide
Adelaide Fringe is celebrating a spike in economic impact but Vivid Sydney is finding crowd-control challenges in its success.