Australia

Late bloomers: going from corporate to comedy
There are those who are 'born in a trunk' and there are those who spend time in the corporate world…

Going for baroque in 2025: Australian Brandenburg Orchestra celebrates its 35th anniversary
From Handel and Bach to new collaborations and commissions, the Brandenburg’s 2025 season promises to excite and delight.

OzAsia's Weekend of Words 2024 announces program
Asian writers and creatives from near and far will congregate in this three-day festival in Adelaide.

Determined to 'drive men crazy', Mona’s Ladies Lounge saga continues in the Supreme Court
Artist Kirsha Kaechele has appealed the ruling to allow men inside Mona’s Ladies Lounge and feels “inspired” by the Supreme…

2024 Bankstown Biennale tackles differences through shared stories
Bankstown Arts Centre's third First Nations-led Biennale centres equitable multiculturalism through the theme 'Same Same/Different'.

Opera review: La Bohème, Athenaeum Theatre
Despite being a tragedy, Melbourne Opera’s La Bohème is a joyful delight to watch.

Book review: The First Friend, Malcolm Knox
A thriller, a satire and an insight into humankind’s inhumanity.

Spot yourself in Spencer Tunick’s first Australian exhibition
Spencer Tunick’s Brisbane exhibition will be a milestone, celebrating 30 years of photographing nude installations, while the artist will also…

QSO’s 2025 Season – something bigger than just our everyday life
Queensland Symphony Orchestra presents its 2025 season of aural as well as visual delights.

Opportunities and awards
Emerging composer fellowship open for applications, plus Victorian live music investment, finalists of play award and more!