In Currency House's New Platform Paper series, First Nations philosopher Tyson Yunkaporta examines how different concepts of arts, culture and economics have informed the history of relations between Aboriginal and colonial Australia. Read an extract here.

The jovial British conductor reveals a very personal relationship with Handel's masterpiece, as he prepares to conduct his arrangement with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Clive Paget talks to singer and conductor about the life of a 19th-century 'everywoman' and the challenge of matching her talents.

After 13 years as Director of Music at St Mary's Cathedral, Thomas Wilson finishes up on Christmas Day. He discusses his career, his time at St Mary's and the Cathedral Choir's forthcoming Christmas concert.

William Barton discusses connection to Country in music, while Dr Anita Collins highlights the revolutionary power of musical education. We share a full transcript of their two speeches.

Luke Hayward, Jenni Large, Sophia Ndaba and Charmene Yap discuss the works they are creating for New Breed, which draw on vampire culture, COVID, Dadaism and the calming impact of bubblegum pink.

There is currently a shortage of backstage staff and crew, so Global Creatures is staging a free event called GET TECHNICAL! Behind the Curtain of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

Expect to be surrounded by sound as Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Guy Noble perform together in Sydney’s intimate Old Fitz Theatre to raise funds for the venue.

Last week, NAVA launched the #RecogniseArtistsAsWorkers campaign. Leya Reid from NAVA explains why in this op-ed.

Ashleigh Rubenach and Rob Mallett tell us about Nice Work If You Can Get It, the all-singing, all-dancing "screwball" musical, with a glorious Gershwin score, now playing at the Hayes.

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Our reviewers and readers have voted for the Australian and international artists who raised their heart rates in 2022. Their votes have been tallied, and we are thrilled to announce our winners.