Defunded organisations: what to do next
In the wake of Australian arts’ Black Friday, Creative Consultant Caroline Sharpen shares her strategies.
May 13, 2016
Editorial: The Arts needs a champion it can all get behind
Isn’t it way past time that everyone started singing from the same hymn sheet?
May 13, 2016
Review: Beethoven (Canberra Symphony Orchestra)
★★★★½ First-rate performance of symphonic repertoire’s central pillar leaves an overwhelming impression. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 13, 2016
Black Friday: Australia Council cuts defund dozens of arts companies
Devastating day of reckoning for Australian arts as 62 organisations miss out on crucial operational funding. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 13, 2016
Review: Madama Butterfly (Opera Queensland)
A stunning new Butterfly for Queensland delivers mixed results.
May 12, 2016
Alex Jennings and Robyn Nevin to headline My Fair Lady
Seriously stellar cast features Aussie theatrical legends alongside fresh musical talent.
May 12, 2016
Review: Haydn’s Creation (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
All God's creatures spring to life in Suzuki's thoughtful hands.
May 12, 2016
Richard Gill: Singing is our salvation!
The success of a new program proves how important it is that every child in Australia gets a musical education.
May 11, 2016
Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Hell is a Musical Thesis
Or should Malcolm Turnbull look to music schools if he values ideas on audiation and psycho-active emergent relationships?
May 11, 2016
Jury Duty: Piers Lane discusses the pros and cons of competitions
The second in our series of interviews with the jurors for the Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 11, 2016
Arts Party exceeds $35k election campaign target
The Australian political party becomes the first in the country’s history to raise its election funds exclusively via crowdfunding.
May 11, 2016
Tsunami-surviving ‘miracle’ pine makes debut in form of violin
A Nagano high school student performs on an instrument made with wood from the Rikuzentakata pine.
May 11, 2016
Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet gets its operatic debut
Many consider it the great Australian novel. So will George Palmer’s adaptation be the next great Australian opera? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 10, 2016