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Dance Review: Wayfinder, Perth Festival
A dance work where colour and sound collide to spark both contemplative and euphoric energies.
International views on Australian circus
This year’s Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) turns the spotlight on circus and physical theatre, and there is at least…
Theatre Review: Logue Lake, Perth Festival
A new take on the thriller genre offers many twists, with some revelations landing better than others.
Why hide your light under a bushel? Lessons in signage for arts spaces
The power of art often lies in its subtleties, but when it comes to promoting your arts space, the opposite…
Dance Review: Coalescing Towards, State Theatre Centre of WA, Perth Festival
A feast of hypnotic movement delivered in idiosyncratic style by a stellar cast of independent dancers.
Taylor Swift effect: blessing or curse for arts audiences?
Ahead of her Australian tour dates, Tay-Tay mania is in full swing. But can the local arts sector expect any…
Exhibition review: Yhonnie Scarce: The Light of Day, Art Gallery of WA
A survey exhibition that reveals obscured histories and difficult truths in quiet, yet spectacular ways.
4 urgent issues on the minds of arts educators this year
Problems of equity and access continue to weigh on the minds of art teachers at the start of this new…
More music venues at risk as insurance cost hikes continue
Escalating insurance cost pressures are pushing the independent live music scene to a new tipping point.
Which festivals are breaking records despite cost of living crisis?
Cost of living surges mean many are still feeling the financial pinch. But certain festivals are enjoying record growth. How…