Performing Arts
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.
Performance review: GRIT, Perseverance Street Studio, Queensland
Captivating songs and stories about regional towns.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival and ArtsHub join forces
The MICF kicks off and this year ArtsHub is up for a laugh too...
Australian music festivals are increasingly affected by climate change
Is the industry doing enough to mitigate the impact of climate change on music festivals?
Opportunities and awards
Call-outs aplenty, plus winners of the Indie Book Awards, and more!
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…
Theatre review: Akaraka, The Substation
Akaraka grapples with topics related to the West African diaspora in Australia.
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.