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Australian musicians in dire straits yet Triple J won’t shift its commercial focus

Why does the taxpayer-funded Triple J consistently play commercially oriented pop at drive time instead of Australian indie?

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Performance review: Christina Bianco: In Divine Company, Adelaide Cabaret Festival

All our favourite divas came together in one slick show.

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Cabaret review: The Exotic Lives of Lola Montez, Chapel Off Chapel

A cabaret tribute to the scandalous 19th century dancer and performer.

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Singapore Symphony Orchestra set for 2025 Australian debut

Praised as one of the best orchestras in the world, the SSO performs in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in February…

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Performance review: When Night Comes, The Austral

A multisensory immersive experience that blends theatre and cocktails.

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Music review: Yves Tumor, RISING Festival, The Forum

An enigmatic performer-singer, Yves Tumor wowed the audience with experimental sonic expression.

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AI doesn’t mean human-made music is doomed. Here’s why

Human music-making isn’t going anywhere, argues the University of Melbourne's Alexander Crooke.

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Performance review: Limbo – The Return, The Grand Electric

Strut & Fret hits the mark with this bacchanalian mix of cabaret, circus and acrobatics. 

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Empowering refugee artists through music and culture

Refugee artists performing at the Spirit of Welcome Community Festival on 16 June will be renumerated at industry rates.

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Music review: The Lost Birds with VOCES8, QPAC

An extraordinary addition to Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s programming, 'The Lost Birds' combined heartfelt music with an emotional choral experience like…

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