Performing Arts

How AI music has become a common fixture of far-right hate – part one
The far-right is using AI to create music and content as a way to spread racist and other extremist views.

Performance review: Adventures in Neverland, St Kilda Botanical Gardens
Tinkerbell and pirates in the Botanical Gardens? Expect a heavy dose of child-friendly silliness.

Music review: Handel's Messiah, MSO, Hamer Hall
A Christmas tradition performed with dynamism and passion by the MSO.

Immersive review: Séance: Darkfield, Arts Centre Melbourne forecourt
Immersive audio in a shipping container. You've never been to a séance like this one before.

After setbacks, Big Red Bash announces concert featuring Australian legend
Big Red Bash has joined the long list of festivals that is changing its programming, with a major impact on…

Major funding secured for the Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s Pathways Program
The AFCM obtained the funding from The Ian Potter Foundation after a record-breaking 2024.

Theatre review: SAUCE, Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Two loners help each other through hurtful life experiences.

Musical review: Love Actually? The Musical Parody, Athenaeum Theatre
For the rusted-on fans of the 20-year-old movie, this production follows the same beats as the original.

Why is the oboe used to tune an orchestra? And other questions about tuning, answered
Have you ever wondered why the orchestra tunes in front of the audience? And why do they use this particular…

Canberra Youth Theatre takes drastic steps to ensure its survival
The long-running company will not stage any productions in 2025 and is also cutting back and consolidating its training programs…