Music
2017 Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival
Inspiring, breathtaking, and moving – jazz at its finest and most diverse.
Joh for PM: A Musical Comedy
Joh for PM is a show that demands attention. As a musical centred on a political figure, it is a…
Why is there so little space for women in jazz music?
Across the Australian jazz industry, women are disturbingly under-represented. Why, and what can be done to amend this imbalance?
Dead white males and gay dancers: challenging stereotypes part two
If you think that classical music is all about dead white males, or that there’s something unmanly about male ballet…
On the road: why you need to be strategic about touring
Whether venturing around the country or overseas, planning a long-term touring strategy needs careful consideration.
The UNESCO City of Music without a concert hall
The lack of a purpose-built, acoustically engineered concert hall is hindering the artistic development of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
Female composers forced to think small
On the eve of a new premiere, a leading female composer has spoken out about the disadvantages still faced by…
ABC cuts hit a sweet note for classical sector
Plans for a new content development fund and a renewed focus on arts and the regions are positive signs say…
Jazz losing time to capitalism's bebop
A great festival success deserves stability. Instead Wangaratta Jazz has lost both triennial funding and visionary leadership.
Jazz festival seeks new director
An opportunity has arisen for a director to follow in the footsteps of Paul Grabowsky and Adrian Jackson.