Cutting Edge: The endless complexities of diaspora
A community-driven work responding to the Barossa’s unusual history, and its hidden musical treasures, leads to Ntaria in Central Australia and Brandenburg in East Germany.
September 20, 2021
Two Australian women conductors are finalists in the Advance Awards 2021
Simone Young and Dr Carolyn Watson are among the finalists in this year's Advance Awards, which recognise Australians making an impact on the global stage.
August 27, 2021
The Met’s new cinema season is perhaps its boldest to date
Opera lovers can enjoy six new productions and three contemporary works from the Metropolitan Opera, presented in Australian cinemas by Sharmill Films across 2021-22.
August 24, 2021
Two composers announced as UKARIA’s latest residents
Paul Castles and Fiona Hill will develop new works as the latest recipients of residencies offered by the Australia Council in partnership with the UKARIA Culture Centre.
August 23, 2021
CinefestOZ, Western Australia’s biggest little film festival
Despite COVID chaos, CinefestOZ is scheduled to go ahead amongst some of Western Australia's most beautiful backdrops.
August 17, 2021
Wotan’s Aussie daughter is the subject of exciting new documentary
A major new film explores the triumphs and the tragedy of Australian soprano Marjorie Lawrence.
August 13, 2021
Review: Puccini: La Bohème (Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Emmanuel Villaume)
A first-class reading will have you falling in love with Bohème all over again.
August 13, 2021
On Screen: streaming and free-to-air from August 2021
Lynden Barber surveys a trio of female-led stories in long-form television, both streaming and free-to-air.
August 11, 2021
OzAsia Festival launches 2021 program
Programmed by Artistic Director Annette Shun Wah, OzAsia Festival 2021 features 300 artists including musicians Belle Chen and Mindy Meng Wang, writer Benjamin Law, and dancer Raghav Handa.
August 3, 2021
Review: La Traviata (Opera di Roma, Mario Martone)
Opera di Roma’s riveting, genre-defying production is made for this age and is one for the ages
July 26, 2021
On Screen: streaming and free-to-air teleseries from July 2021
Lynden Barber surveys British heritage TV and the continuing fascination with the world of Jane Austen.
July 21, 2021
Melbourne International Film Festival poised to adapt to whatever comes
The program for this year's MIFF has been curated with compassion, ambition, sensitivity and range, and will be presented in a new model, both in cinemas (COVID permitting) and online.
July 19, 2021
Vic Government announces four-year creative industries strategy
Creative State 2025 aims to grow and strengthen a diverse and innovative arts industry for Victoria.
July 13, 2021