Melbourne

Exhibition review: Pharaoh, NGV International
This is an exhibition that demonstrates how we can shift up and still surprise – and how we can show…

Performance review: Burnout Paradise, Pony Cam Collective, RISING Festival, Malthouse
A frenzy of tasks performed on treadmills – but to what end?

Performance review: Suhani Shah, Spellbound, RISING Festival, The Capitol
A magic mentalist show from a star Indian performer.

Performance review: The Cadela Força Trilogy – Chapter 1, RISING Festival, Malthouse
A graphic and disturbing look at violence against women.

Music review: Yves Tumor, RISING Festival, The Forum
An enigmatic performer-singer, Yves Tumor wowed the audience with experimental sonic expression.

Performance review: Gurr Era Op, RISING Festival, Arts House
Torres Strait Islander women confront the devastation of climate change and battle the rising tide.

Music review: Snoh Aalegra, RISING Festival, The Forum
Snoh Aalegra brought all the feels to the Forum Melbourne for RISING.

Music review: Kirill Gerstein, Melbourne Recital Centre
Kirill Gerstein’s performance showcases a mastery of musical expression made seemingly effortless.

Performance review: 8/8/8: REST, RISING Festival, Arts Centre Melbourne
An eight-hour performance about rest and sleep performed in ungodly hours but tangled in its own bureaucracy.

Music review: Fever Ray and Mo'Ju, RISING Festival, Hamer Hall
Cult act Fever Ray returns triumphantly to Australia.