Two arrested in Victoria for instrument theft
A man and woman have been remanded to appear in court for the robberies of two houses in Numurkah and Mooroopna.
December 9, 2015
Cate Blanchett honoured with Longford Lyell Award
The Oscar-winning actress has been recognised with Australia’s highest screen honour by the AACTA.
December 8, 2015
Nicholas Milton receives Grammy nomination
The Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s chief conductor bags a nod in the world’s most revered music awards.
December 8, 2015
Nikolaus Harnoncourt announces retirement
The eminent conductor has announced his withdrawal from the concert platform on the eve of his 86th birthday.
December 7, 2015
Benedicte Bemet crowned Telstra Ballet Dancer of the Year
The 21-year-old dancer from Queensland has been dancing with Australian Ballet since 2012. She receives a $20,000 prize. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 4, 2015
Google captures a world of performance in 360 degrees
Over 60 of the world’s top venues, including Brisbane’s QPAC, are showcased by the tech-giant’s Google Cultural Institute.
December 3, 2015
Senate Inquiry slams Brandis slush fund in arts funding report
The damning report calls for all the money seized from the Australia Council in the Federal Budget to be returned.
December 2, 2015
Australian World Orchestra unveils fifth anniversary season
2016 will feature the premiere of a world-first concerto for 8 double basses by Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 2, 2015
Rare violin by tortured genius turns up in Queensland
The 1909 instrument made by Ferruccio Varagnolo and valued at $65,000 has not been played for 30 years.
November 26, 2015
$2.42 million for AWO revealed as Brandis’s last backhander
The unofficial grant to the Australian World Orchestra was made just days before the former Minister for the Arts was replaced.
November 26, 2015
André Rieu announces 2016 Australian tour
The “world’s most successful violinist” will return to Australia in 2016 for the first time in three years.
November 25, 2015
130 rare guitars donated to Tasmania’s Conservatorium
An anonymous donor offered the instruments to the Hobart-based music school on the condition they are played.
November 25, 2015
James Currie wins Lifetime Achievement Award
The sound recordist is honoured by the Australian Screen Sound Guild for his 37 years working in Australian film and TV.
November 25, 2015