Performing Arts
Artswashing dilemma continues to plague festivals
Darwin Festival is the latest arts organisation to fall afoul of protestors demanding the festival divest itself from a sponsorship…
Why the dance sector needs its own union
While many companies act with integrity, working conditions for freelance dancers can still be fraught. Could a dancers’ union change…
Opportunities and awards
Call outs for Reconciliation Writing Competition plus MAGNA winners, experimental choreographic resident announced and design shortlists, and more!
Concert review: Paul Grabowsky and Andrea Lam
Two of our finest pianists play one of music’s finest pieces.
Dance review: Harlequinade
A revival of a lost classic has charm, frivolity and elegance.
Theatre review: Mother Courage and her Children
A resonant moment in contemporary times to restage Brecht's famous anti-war play.
Theatre review: Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes
A #metoo play exploring thorny issues of entanglement and responsibility.
How the arts excel at communicating big ideas
The distinctions between law and justice are explored in a new Street Theatre production inspired by the capture of drug…
This week's arts news in brief
What's on, what's in the headlines, and the latest program releases – to put you ahead of the game this…
Is your arts org crypto-ready?
Cryptocurrency has the potential to open up a new world of philanthropy, here are some key considerations for arts organisations.