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Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Jazz
features

Listen to the Australian Art Music playlist: May 2026 – New Releases

Cameron Lam surveys the latest (and upcoming) Classical, Jazz, and Sound Art releases on this month’s Australian Art Music playlist.

May 6, 2026
Classical Music
australian-composers

Australian Composers: A is for Abbott, Applegate & Avery

Discover the music of Australian composers, from Katy Abbott to Tom Avgenicos.

October 16, 2025
Jazz
Live Review

Review: The Necks

At the top of a new Australian and international tour, The Necks cast a mesmerising spell.

February 2, 2025
Classical Music, Instrumental
Live Review

Review: Chris Abrahams (Piano+)

A legendary improviser and the intimacy of grand Elizabeth Bay House make for a perfect musical pair.

July 15, 2024
Classical Music, Instrumental
features

Right place, right time

Sophie Hutchings, Jim Moginie and Ross Heathcote discuss Piano+Places, a new series lighting up historical venues with music.

June 12, 2024
Instrumental, Jazz
features

The Necks: Always from scratch

The improvisational legends are about to embark on an Australian tour. Bassist Lloyd Swanton talks how they build a new set every time.

February 12, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music
features

Listen to the Australian Art Music playlist: December 2023

Cameron Lam reflects on the year that has been and pulls out some favourites released this year across Classical, Jazz and Sound Art.

December 7, 2023
Chamber, Classical Music, Jazz, Orchestral
features

Listen to the Australian Art Music playlist: July 2023

Cameron Lam’s monthly playlist covers Classical, Jazz and Sound Art that adventures across land, sky and sea before returning to the comfort of home.

July 12, 2023
Chamber, Festivals, Opera, Orchestral, Theatre
news

Sydney Festival announces its 2023 program

The lineup salts Sydney with 748 performances, featuring homegrown and international talent, with a cascade of world premieres and the Australian premiere of the opera Sun & Sea, staged on an artificial beach.

October 19, 2022
Festivals, Jazz
news

Phoenix Central Park announces STRATA, a new jazz festival

The new four-day festival will feature artists including the Hilary Geddes Quartet, the Phil Slater Quintet, Hekka and others.

March 7, 2022
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental
Live Review

Review: Long String Instrument (Sydney Festival)

A powerful, immersive soundscape that harnesses the resonant space of the Sydney Town Hall.

January 14, 2017
Theatre
Live Review

Review: Lady Eats Apple (Back to Back Theatre, Melbourne Festival)

The staging is ingenious but the play itself is disappointingly slight.

October 10, 2016

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