Melbourne

Join the ranks of those testing the boundaries of photography
The Bowness Photography Prize scopes out the most relevant photographic practices of our time and supports contemporary artists at the…

Neighbourhood to New York: two moves making waves
Two Melbourne arts organisations are upscaling – one to New York and another focusing on grassroots impact.

Theatre review: Worstward Ho, Theatre Works
A rarely presented Beckett play is typically experimental and interior in nature.

Theatre review: Jacky, Arts Centre Melbourne
Some uncomfortable viewing in this masterful play about sex, race and brotherhood.

Concert review: Ali McGregor and the MSO, Hamer Hall
A one-night only showcase of hybrid musicality.

Theatre reviews: Crocodiles, Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre
Despite good performances and a worthy exploration of aged care, the play is not fulfilling in a dramatic sense.

What do artists do when the crowd isn’t looking?
Buxton Contemporary's new group exhibition goes against the grain to consider solitude and the 'after hours' labour of artistic practices.

Theatre review: Moth, Theatre Works
The return season of this two-hander proves it remains as relevant and fresh as ever.

How a pandemic pivot helped this actor gain a Rising Star scholarship
Tasmanian actor Noah Sargent, 21, explains how thinking outside the box when theatres were closed helped inspire his application to…

Victorian Budget 2023-24: what’s in it for the arts?
Live music, major cultural institutions and the digital games sector are among the beneficiaries of yesterday’s State Budget, though the…