Bleach* Festival 2017 to feature active, sun-kissed art
The Gold Coast contemporary arts extravaganza mingles sport and arts in this year’s festival, says AD Louise Bezzina.
February 1, 2017
Sydney Dance Company unveils its PPY class of 2017
The new intake of 26 up-and-coming dancers for SDC’s prestigious Pre-Professional Year has been announced.
January 31, 2017
Liza Lim to nurture women composers at the Sydney Con
Recently returned from the UK, the acclaimed Australian composer has been snapped up by the University of Sydney.
January 31, 2017
Sony acquires its ‘third tenor’ in Roberto Alagna
The American label adds the French star to a stable that already includes Jonas Kaufmann and Juan Diego Flórez.
January 30, 2017
STC’s new Richard Wherrett Fellow announced
Rising theatre director Jessica Arthur steps into a new role at Sydney Theatre Company.
January 30, 2017
Carl Vine defends his comments on ABC live broadcasting
Musica Viva’s AD counters criticisms of factual inaccuracy from the ABC while continuing to focus on the bigger picture. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 30, 2017
Dogs prefer Jamaican jamming to a burst of Pooch-ini
New research suggests our canine companions prefer reggae and soft rock – but each has their own tastes.
January 29, 2017
Pierre-Laurent Aimard awarded 2017 Siemens Music Prize
The Grammy Award-winning French pianist has been recognised for a life devoted to the service of music.
January 26, 2017
Composer Larry Sitsky named an Officer of the Order of Australia
Larry Sitsky, Brian Castles-Onion, Anthony Warlow and Michelle Leonard are recognised in the Australia Day Honours. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 25, 2017
Rise of the machines: will AI put composers out of a job?
Jukedeck uses artificial intelligence to create royalty free music – but will it ever compose a symphony?
January 25, 2017
Richard Gill to summon choral flash mobs in Sydney
The much-loved conductor is hosting a series of spontaneous choirs, where everyone is invited and everyone can sing.
January 24, 2017
NIDA Indigenous Fellowship winner announced
Mel George becomes the first recipient of a financial assistance award worth $300,000.
January 24, 2017
Carl Vine denounces the ABC’s evisceration of live broadcasting
Musica Viva’s Artistic Director says current cutbacks betray broadcaster’s Charter and will cripple classical music industry.
January 24, 2017