Thuy On

Thuy On is the Reviews and Literary Editor of ArtsHub and an arts journalist, critic and poet who’s written for a range of publications including The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, Sydney Review of Books, The Australian, The Age/SMH and Australian Book Review. She was the Books Editor of The Big Issue for 8 years and a former Melbourne theatre critic correspondent for The Australian. Her debut, a collection of poetry called Turbulence, came out in 2020 and was released by University of Western Australia Publishing (UWAP). Her second collection, Decadence, was published in July 2022, also by UWAP. Her third book, Essence, will be published in 2025. Threads: @thuy_on123 Instagram: poemsbythuy

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A festival showcasing the diversity and strength of Muslim women

Over a weekend in November, Muslim Agenda will feature an extensive program of talks and workshops.

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Features

10 Hollywood actors who also write fiction

Want to know whether your favourite actor can also wield a pen? Here are some novels you can check out.

Michael J Fox, a young man in a red puffer jacket and Christopher Lloyd, with a contraption on his head as well. They are both attached to a machine in the middle in a scene of 'Back to the Future.'
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Concert review: Back to the Future in Concert, Hamer Hall

Marty McFly and Doc Brown ride again with stirring live music accompaniment by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

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Small Press Network to terminate unless new board is formed

The organisation that promotes independent publishing is at risk of ceasing operations within the month.

Against a background of shades of blue, a photo of a woman, Justine Hanna, with glasses and her fair hair hanging across her face. Librarian.
Career Advice

So you want my arts job: Librarian

Want to be a librarian? You won't get much – if any – time to read books.

A woman is drumming on a raised stage. Besides her on the right is a man with a guitar mid leap in the air. They are Astrid & Otto, and dressed in shades of black and red.
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Performance review: Otto & Astrid: The Stages Tour, Trades Hall

The rockin' duo are back again with a showcase of some of their best hits.

Two men, look across at each other on the set of 'Werewolf'. One in a suit, one in casual street gear. The steps the are standing are full of graffiti and rubbish.
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Theatre review: Werewolf, Arts Centre Melbourne

A clash of ideologies brings forth monstrous results.

A woman is reading to children. She is sitting on a chair, they are on picnic mats. They are outside, under the shade of a tree.
Features

What books did you pick up in your street library?

Go and browse through your local street library and participate in National Shared Reading Week.

A cinema with a screen showing a man, Ben Gillies, formerly of Silverchair, standing with his legs and arms apart at a CLIPPED video session.
News

CLIPPED Music Video Festival returns

The country's sole music video festival returns with premiere screenings, conversations and awards.

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Features

5 ways to save money, but still support the arts

Want to support creatives but don't have much cash yourself? Check out these options.

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