Performing Arts
Too many festivals bad for local artists
Arts festivals make politicians feel good but they depress independent artists who don't fit the festival mode.
Chart-topping music stars sound off against internet royalty bill
Billy Joel, Rihanna and Katy Perry are just some of the musicians who have voiced their opposition to Pandora radio’s…
Understanding health care with a paintbrush
Using painting as a research tool has enabled a new understanding of creativity in cancer support, pharmacy and Aboriginal health.
What’s hot in world music
We take a journey through some of the hottest countries for ‘world music’ to discover the sounds that are shaping…
Who is Ai Weiwei? Artist, dissident, superstar?
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is a global icon, as celebrated for his activism as his art. We examine the different…
Some Dumb Play
This experiment in allowing audience members to direct the production's narrative is ultimately unsuccessful.
SOYA announces People’s Choice winners
The Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA) has announced the winners of its popular vote category.
Harvest Festival 2012
Harvest 2012 was close to being the perfect music festival experience.
Director responds to criticism of Parramasala
The artistic director of Parramasala denies criticism it has failed to connect with the local South Asian community.
AbaF launches Gold Book 2012
Looking for an arts-business relationship? AbaF's Gold Book 2012 gives 50 case studies of the best connections between arts, business…