Ali McGregor and Signum Saxophone Quartet deep dive the Hollywood Songbook in a stirring blend of sass, strut and swagger.

Soprano and cabaret star Ali McGregor on collaboration, the Hollywood Songbook, and the grit beneath the glamour of Tinseltown.

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Ali McGregor to investigate the life and work of 19th century actress Nellie Stewart, "The Rose of Australia".

Paul Kildea celebrates MVA's monumental 80th birthday with eight tours, 15 international artists and "enormous gratitude".

Old faves speak to the legacy of past Adelaide Cabaret Festivals while premieres point to its future as one of the world’s major cabaret showcases.

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The latest arts appointments and departures.

Connor D’Netto will use the commission to collaborate with London's Cats Cradle Collective, after receiving the Award for his first opera, The Call.

"Employ more women," says Opera Australia CEO Fiona Allan, one of six women, including Simone Young and Deborah Cheetham, interviewed in a new documentary by Miriam Gordon-Stewart.

This double bill featuring an opera by Poulenc and a new Australian work, conceived by Ali McGregor with a score by Connor D'Netto, is captivating, intelligent, theatrical and emotional.

Australian soprano Ali McGregor has formed a company to create concepts for new operas – one of which, The Call, will premiere at Opera Queensland, with McGregor starring. She explains how and why The Call came about.