The Danish toy company has agreed to fulfil a bulk order for the Chinese artist after previously declining on “political grounds.” Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The British classical website’s annual analysis of the musical endeavours of 2015 reflects the Aussie love of opera. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The multi-award winning Australian novel by Craig Silvey is a modern classic on the issues of racial tolerance. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The acclaimed American mezzo-soprano will play Florence Foster Jenkins, the infamously bad singer, in a new film. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The piece, which has not seen or heard since 1909, was discovered in the music library at the University of Toronto. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

One of the world’s most iconic paintings will appear in Australia for the first time at the National Gallery of Victoria. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The 23-year-old guitarist from Canberra has just won one of Europe’s most prestigious prizes. We take a look at his future plans. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The sound recordist is honoured by the Australian Screen Sound Guild for his 37 years working in Australian film and TV. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

A fascinating fusion of South Korean shamanic rituals with contemporary percussion and video work. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Hearing the pioneering collaboration between beatboxer Tom Thum and Queensland Symphony Orchestra, I asked myself – when was the last time a musical instrument came from a different world into the orchestra, and stayed? The trombone, perhaps? Until Beethoven’s 5th and 6th symphonies, the trombone was a church instrument. With its ecclesiastical connotations – like organ music – it was an utterly alien sound in a concert hall. Yet nowadays it’s unthinkable to have a symphony orchestra without trombones. Many things start as novelties or even downright weird and end up a universal truth.  I’d love to see Current end up a universal truth in the Brisbane calendar. This is the brand-new new music initiative of Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and their Tom Thum concert was the runaway hit. QSO had to put a second concert on sale after the first sold out, a triumphant change to new music concerts having to paper their houses. Within a frame of 29 hours, Current comprised 13 events: one large orchestral concert, three chamber orchestra concerts, an installation-type performance outdoors, eight mini-recitals of chamber music, choral music and jazz, plus – and this innovation was invisible to the public because it was a closed-set…

Limelight Magazine is look for passionate individuals looking to get valuable experience working for one of Australia’s most respected and longest running arts titles: Limelight Magazine. We’re looking to recruit two Editorial Interns and one General Office Intern.  Following a probation period of two weeks, successful applicants may have their internship extended to three months. Interns are generally committed for 1 day per week, though this may be more or less depending on your needs, proficiency and interests. Editorial Interns at Limelight Magazine are supervised by Digital Editor Maxim Boon and generally have the following tasks: Researching images for articles Preparing data and layout for our “What’s On” section Experience writing news and reviews  Fact checking and proofing Transcription of interviews Production We seek editorial interns with the following qualities: An interest in becoming a media professional or arts and entertainment journalist Basic word processing / computer skills Punctual, efficient, diligent and enthusiastic An appreciation (if not a practice in) the performing arts In addition to editorial interns, we seek a General Office Intern. They are supervised by Andrew Batt-Rawden (Publishing Director). The general areas this role covers include; Marketing Business Development Sales Accounting Office Management Production To apply, simply send your C.V….

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