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Ai Weiwei brings the politics of war to the MCA's harbourside lawn
Ai Weiwei's major new public artwork Mushrooms places 500 cast-iron combat helmets on the waterfront by Sydney Harbour.
Artists invited to create a landmark arrival experience for Waterfront Brisbane
A major public art commission invites artists to transform a retaining wall at Waterfront Brisbane into a permanent artwork reflecting…
Queensland Symphony Orchestra at 80: honouring the past and looking to the future
Beethoven and Mahler meet Australian composers, First Nations and Pasifika voices in Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s 80th anniversary season.
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 28 September to 4 October 2026 include residencies and mentorships for Sydney artists, plus the chance to contribute…
Leah Purcell's The Drover's Wife nominated for International Opera Award
Leah Purcell’s long-running reimagining of Henry Lawson’s iconic short story receives international recognition.
Victorian Labor Party pledges to better support local music if re-elected
The pledge arrives as the Victoria Labor Party prepares its campaign for the November election.
The 2026 Lyon Biennale features a record number Australian artists – why now?
This year’s Lyon Biennale of Contemporary Art in France showcases a high number of Australian artists, signalling growing momentum around…
To survive, Australia’s performing arts needs urgent action
The performing arts and entertainment industry is at a crossroads, but there are practical steps we can take to secure…
All sound and fury, this Lord of the Flies stage play signals far too little
Currently showing in Melbourne, Director Steven Mitchell Wright’s cacophonous production of Lord of the Flies loses sight of the novel's…
The 'handmade' label is no longer enough – makers must tell new stories
In this new era of AI, creatives are relying on the 'handmade' label to lure in audiences and sell their…