David Burton
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Book review: The Lucky Ones, Melinda Ham
Six Australian immigration stories across time and place.
Musical review: RENT: The Musical, QPAC
This latest iteration of Jonathan Larson's hit show will captivate a new generation of music theatre lovers.
Targeting dance injury at the source
New research will examine the health literacy of the pre-professional dance community.
Creative Australia funding shock results show a sector on the brink
Analysis of public data shows some initial cuts, with more funding to be announced later this year.
Why did this multi-arts organisation lose its federal arts funding?
Brisbane staple Metro Arts was unsuccessful in securing four-year funding from Creative Australia, impacting the lives of many artists.
Theatre review: Bluey’s Big Play, QPAC
Pop culture phenomena Bluey and Bingo become puppets in this well-crafted experience for under eights.
Queensland Music Festival expanding, recommiting to regional engagement
With new funding and programming, the festival dramatically reinvented itself during COVID.
Book Review: Life Skills for a Broken World by Dr Ahona Guha
A practical guide to good psychological help to bring in the new year.
What our opera companies are offering in 2024
New leadership means new energy for major companies in an exciting year.
Christmas concerts are keeping Australian artists employed
For the performing artists who get busier than ever at this time of year, the main focus of their work…