Music
Singing in the winter dark: Festival of Voices returns for 2024
Hobart’s original winter festival returns with a program featuring everything from US R&B star Macy Gray and choral workshops to…
Little splendour in music festival cancellations
New inquiry launched to ascertain the future of an eroding music festival landscape.
Opera review: West Side Story, Sydney Harbour
A stunning revival production of Opera on the Harbour’s biggest hit musical.
Music review: Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Symphony Series 2: Horizons, Adelaide Town Hall
Violinist Emily Sun shines in Max Bruch’s famed Violin Concerto No. 1.
Australian music festivals are increasingly affected by climate change
Is the industry doing enough to mitigate the impact of climate change on music festivals?
Brisbane's Open Season returns in 2024
Open Season has just launched its 2024 season, with a diverse range of acts coming to Brisbane from May to…
Screening review: Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus, Melbourne Recital Centre
With deep involvement from the late composer’s son and wife, ‘Opus’ captures Ryuichi Sakamoto in dazzling body and soul.
Is Taylor Swift a good role model for Australian artists?
Taylor Swift has changed everything about the music industry. But where does that leave Aussie artists?
5 things about WOMADelaide for 2025
Even the most well-established festivals welcome newcomers every year. For those considering WOMADelaide next year, here are some things you…
Ballet review: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Arts Centre Melbourne
An immersive spectacle, sure to unsettle and astound lovers of the classic tale.