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.

In the wake of a disappointing federal budget, Ben Eltham examines the challenges for a cultural sector still emerging from its deepest downturn.

A Christmas Carol has become a yuletide tradition. We explore its magic with the creative artists behind the various adaptations that are about to grace our stages.

Siobhan Stagg’s career is skyrocketing. The Australian soprano speaks with us about how she ended up in Berlin, and why her focus is now on the bigger picture.

Professional pianist and music teacher, Andrew Rumsey, describes how he was inspired to import Hermann Veeh’s bespoke, portable harp to Australia after seeing his brother, who has Down syndrome, fall in love with the chance discovery.