Senator Mitch Fifield says the arts are the “soul of the nation” but doesn’t think slashed Federal subsidies should be criticised. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

It will be campaigning for a tripling of the budget for artists and small-to-medium sized arts organisations. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The National Gallery of Australia presents an extravagant new exhibition of treasures from the House of Bourbon.

The new chief conductor of the LSO shares his thoughts on the life of the revered composer, who died earlier this week. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

While the Transfield controversy almost derailed 2014’s Festival, the 20th Biennale of Sydney is set to open tomorrow as planned.

Three-quarters of projects presented at the Melbourne-based event will be by female artists and 20% by indigenous artists.

The phone giant’s Hum On! app was presented at the 2016 South by Southwest Festival.

The centrepiece of this year’s set, designed by Dan Potra, has been installed ahead of next week’s opening night.

UK study finds that choristers feel warmer about their teams than footballers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The British composer who was one of the 20th century’s most influential musicians has passed away aged 81. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The celebrated British violinist joins 34 other world-class soloists in Townsville for this year’s chamber music festival. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Art Gallery of SA director Nick Mitzevich is urging the State Government to invest $250 million in the new gallery.