Scott Joplin: from The Entertainer to Treemonisha
Made famous by The Sting, the master of ragtime and the syncopated sound died 100 years ago today.
March 31, 2017
When rubber chickens become just another sound source
Multi-instrumentalist Adam Simmons has enlisted Michael Kieran Harvey to perform his Concerto for Piano and Toy Band. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 1, 2017
Margaret Throsby’s Midday to end in ABC Classic FM shakeup
State Symphony Orchestra Chairmen express collective disappointment at station’s less talk, more music direction. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 16, 2016
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Jazz, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
New website spreads the love for female musicians
Julie Kerr has founded Music Love, an online platform to showcase women across all branches of the Australian music industry. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 9, 2016
Can music make you sick? New report says yes
A study by Help Musicians UK suggests 71% of musicians suffer anxiety and 69% experience depression. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 2, 2016
Adelaide Festival Centre constructs a bright future
The AFC presents three festivals, a piano series, cocktail concerts and more as redevelopment work continues in 2107. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 24, 2016
Vanished Musicians: The lives of Jewish refugees in Australia
A new translation of a seminal investigation examines the fate of dozens, from Jascha Spivakovsky to Marlene Dietrich’s jazz band. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 23, 2016
Monash University to get a $45 million performing arts centre
A mix of public and private investment will deliver state of the art acoustics for the new Ian Potter Centre by 2018. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 22, 2016
The winners of the Art Music Awards 2016 have been announced
Helen Gifford OAM heads the diverse list of artists and their notable works rewarded in Melbourne. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 16, 2016
Review: 2016 Freedman Jazz Fellowship
★★★★½ Drummer James McLean wins the annual award for jazz musicians. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 4, 2016
Art Music Awards to honour Australian composer
Helen Gifford will receive an award for distinguished service at the 2016 Art Music Awards. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 3, 2016
Devilish disruption to hit city streets for Melbourne Festival
Glass, Lepage and some Canadian ice-skaters help Jonathan Holloway blur borders in his inaugural programme. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 2, 2016
Adelaide Guitar Festival 2016 line-up announced
Bluegrass masters and Spanish virtuosi on offer at this year’s four-day Festival in the South Australian capital. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 30, 2016