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Alan Joyce quits STC Board

Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce exits after managing to dodge the spotlight for the best part of a year.

January 24, 2024
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The film and TV composer Laurie Johnson has died

Thanks to his classic TV themes, you’ll know Laurie Johnson's music even if you don’t know his name.

January 24, 2024
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2024 Oscar nominees announced

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer dominates with 13 nominations. Composer John Williams nominated for the 54th time.

January 24, 2024
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Opera Australia announces West Side Story leads

Following criticism of the premiere season's casting decisions, the revival of West Side Story seeks to be more “reflective of 21st century Australia".

January 23, 2024
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Qantas leaves double bass “beyond repair”

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January 23, 2024
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Peter Schickele, composer and creator of P.D.Q. Bach has died

For more than 50 years, Peter Schickele mocked and celebrated an art form he deeply respected and understood.

January 19, 2024
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UK music organisation set to smash world record

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January 17, 2024
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The Australian Ballet announces 2024 residencies

Deanne Butterworth and Prue Lang to create new works in residency at Melbourne's Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre.

January 16, 2024
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2024 APRA Professional Development Award nominees announced

Held annually, the PDAs provide support for emerging songwriters and composers and a cash take-home of $10,000.

January 16, 2024
Instrumental
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The Australian composer David Lumsdaine has died

After composing and teaching in the UK for three decades, Lumsdaine returned to Australia and became one of the most notable recordists of birdsong.

January 15, 2024
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2023 Balnaves Foundation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellow announced

Actor and director Guy Simon to create a new work as a resident artist at Belvoir in 2024/25.

January 15, 2024
Opera
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Bayreuth Ring for Simone Young

Australian conductor Simone Young to become the first woman to conduct Wagner's tetralogy at Bayreuth.

January 12, 2024
Festivals
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Alter State festival to seek opportunities beyond Victoria

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January 11, 2024

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