Jon Vickers has died
The mighty Canadian tenor who redefined Peter Grimes passes at 88.
July 11, 2015
Popstar Delta Goodrem to play Australian Grizabella
An all-Australian cast has been announced for the Australian tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats.
July 9, 2015
Theatre goer tries to charge phone on stage using fake outlet
An audience member stunned fellow patrons at a show on Broadway by climbing on stage.
July 8, 2015
Finnish legal ruling sets precedent for bad performance refunds
A land-mark legal case awards 50% refund to patron dissatisfied with below par Chuck Berry gig.
July 8, 2015
Laurence Jackson announced as new WASO Concertmaster
The British-born violinist will lead the Perth-based orchestra from August.
July 8, 2015
OzAsia Festival 2015 programme revealed
A bold, risk-taking and genre-breaking selection that challenges preconceptions of Asian culture.
July 7, 2015
Sydney Opera House ban selfie sticks
The most photographed destination in Australia prohibits the use of the photographic hardware.
July 6, 2015
New board game designed for classical music aficionados
Virtuoso is the perfect rainy-day activity for anyone who considers themselves a music buff.
July 3, 2015
Matthew Lutton, 30, is new Artistic Director of Malthouse Theatre
The award-winning director becomes the youngest Artistic Director of an AMPAG organisation.
July 3, 2015
Karl Kramer forced to resign over alleged misuse of expenses
The former Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium was told to resign or face dismissal by University administrators.
July 3, 2015
First details of NPEA Guidelines revealed
Guidelines confirm no money for individuals or screen projects in Senator Brandis’ NPEA.
July 2, 2015
Beethoven and Verdi lower blood pressure new study claims
A British study has identified the specific classical pieces that have the most positive effect on the body and mind.
July 2, 2015
Nude rape scene jeered by audience at Royal Opera
Covent Garden’s latest production of Rossini’s Guillaume Tell offends with “nude rape” scene. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 1, 2015