Features
Cruising past COVID; rebooting gigs onboard
Cruise ships have recently returned to the seas, which means entertainers are back on stages as the gig industry reboots.
Music-making where professionals and amateurs meet
Australia’s pro-am classical music sector includes both orchestras and choirs whose passionate participants are motivated by the joy of performing.
Where are the development programs for women opera directors?
Whereas state theatre companies have taken a proactive role in investing in development programs for women directors and other creatives,…
How autism shaped the poetry of Les Murray
Les Murray said his autism shaped his poetry; Amanda Tink reveals how Murray's later poems offer insights into his creative…
Why is the cost of art-making surging?
Price rises and COVID shortages are causing pain for many artists and suppliers.
Sex on stage doesn't have to be awkward
Verity Johnson explores the art of staged intimacy and offers tips for avoiding the cringe factor.
9 curators on photographers to watch
For today's World Photography Day, nine photography curators, historians and artists tell us who they have their eyes on.
The joys and challenges of choose your own adventure theatre
From immersive theatre to choose your own adventure cabaret, here are some key considerations for the exhilarating format.
National cultural policy a chance for radical rethink
A robust arts policy is a first step in developing an expansive, nationally-appropriate cultural policy, argue Julianne Schultz AM, Julian…
Victoria’s games industry continues to thrive: other states must take note
Victoria’s strong game development scene is a testament to the incredible value of dedicated government funding for independent video games.