Australia
COVID lockdown blockbuster exhibition gets a second chance
NGV International’s epic ‘French Impressionism exhibition’ will return in 2025, after being cut short by the pandemic.
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.
Book review: Squat, John SafranÂ
Australian satirist’s latest prank works better in theory than in practice.
Fontaines DC, PJ Harvey and Hania Rani announced as first acts for Perth Festival 2025
Contemporary music will play a significant role in the 2025 Perth Festival, judging by the first three acts announced for…
Vincent van Gogh returns to THE LUME with a new VR format
Hoping that lightning strikes twice, THE LUME is bringing back Vincent van Gogh for another summer run.
Theatre review: Yentl, Malthouse Theatre
'Yentl' returns after two years in a new venue and with a new lead performer.
Book review: Shapeshifting: First Nations Lyric Nonfiction, Edited by Jeanine Leane and Ellen van Neerven
A powerful collection of lyric essays reshaping storytelling to reflect First Nations culture and history.
Comedy review: Wage Against the Machine, The Mission to Seafarers Victoria
A one-person stand-up show reflecting on modern working life.
Rise of social media hacking devastating creative small businesses
A timely warning for all creative professionals: social media account hacking is rising, and your small business may be more…
Opportunities and awards
International residency opportunity in New York, winners of Melbourne Fringe, Chief Minister's NT Book Awards and more!