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Dead white males and gay dancers: challenging stereotypes part two
If you think that classical music is all about dead white males, or that there’s something unmanly about male ballet…
New award recognises value of arts journalism
At a time when mainstream media coverage of the arts continues to shrink, the nation’s foremost journalism awards have at…
My Fair Lady
Opera Australia and John Frost’s nostalgic recreation of the original Broadway production is poorly suited to the cavernous Regent Theatre.
From opera to fringe: challenging art form stereotypes
Opera is expensive and elitist, while 'fringe' is code for 'second rate'. Why to do such stereotypes endure?
Latest Australia Council round distributes $7.2 million
The February funding round supports projects by 158 individual artists, 36 groups of artists, and 76 arts organisations.
Learning from our art mistakes
We learn by failing, but rarely talk about it. Here, artists and arts workers from diverse sectors reflect on what…
Industrial action threatens The Australian Ballet
Enterprise bargaining negotiations between dancers and management have seen MEAA Equity called in to assist.
State Opera AD resigns abruptly
Personal reasons have been cited for the Artistic Director’s unexpected departure.
Melbourne Talam
The MTC’s latest Education production places seldom-seen lives on the mainstage.
On the road: why you need to be strategic about touring
Whether venturing around the country or overseas, planning a long-term touring strategy needs careful consideration.