Performing Arts
Josie Long: Romance and Adventure
Despite her material clearly being written for British audiences, Long's disarming style quickly warmed up the crowd.
Nath Valvo – Almost 30
The brand new show from Melbourne comedian Nath Valvo explores something almost everyone has experienced at least once – a…
Ireland's Central Bank mints Ulysses mistake
James Joyce has done so much for Ireland, you’d think they’d be able to lift a line from his modernist…
Headliners 2
The latest line-up of visiting US comedians featured the brash Jessica Kirson, witty mimic James Adomian, and eternal adolescent Brendon…
Discover Haydn’s Miracle
The erudite and engaging Richard Gill conducted the Sydney Symphony Sinfonia in this informative celebration of composer Joseph Haydn.
Hymne a l’amour
This recital of art songs by soprano Siobhan Stagg and pianist Amir Farid served to introduce their CD of the…
Adès’ Life Story
Thomas Adès is a featured artist of this year’s ambitious Metropolis New Music Festival, and has curated three concerts for…
Australians in the running for Commonwealth Writers Prize
It’s the Commonwealth Games of the literary world, and like the sporting competition, Australians are making a strong showing in…
Women writers at it again in Kibbie Awards longlist
For the first time in their 20-year history, the longlists for the Kibble and Dobbie Literary Awards were announced today.
Competitions and grants for regional creatives
Regional creative types have a swag of golden opportunities at their fingertips this month.