Performing Arts

The Brisbane Declaration: a blueprint for the musical world
The vulnerability of local music traditions in an increasingly globalised world is a major challenge for 21st century musicians.

$50,000 tourism grant for Melbourne Festival
Tourism Victoria has provided the Festival with funding to deliver interstate and overseas marketing activities.

Students given design tools of the future
Schools say goodbye to shoe box dioramas and hello to 3D robots, space observatories, mini satellites and race cars.

Robin Williams dies aged 63
The Oscar-winning comedian and actor has died at his home in Marin County, California.

Anything Goes for Opera Australia
Cole Porter’s musical comedy, a new Australian opera, and works by Verdi, Puccini and Mozart feature in the 2015 season.

Wagner's masterpiece to helm SSO's 2015 season
Sydney Symphony Orchestra returns in 2015 with international superstars while paying tribute to Australian war heritage.

Top 10 unmissables at the Melbourne Art Fair
From live performances to a salt-of-the-earth recreation of a supermarket, this year’s Melbourne Art Fair has surprises galore. And this…

The Girl Who Forgot to Sing Badly
The adventure embraces sadness, tragedy – and, aimed at over six audience, ‘bloody’ gore – in an entire theatrical experience.

The Blue Room unveils second season for 2014
The eight shows on offer in season two offer up a dynamic cross-section of Perth’s independent theatre sector.

OZ magazine goes digital – and the party continues
The University of Wollongong will house the digital archive of counterculture magazine OZ, continuing the lit legend.