Performing Arts
Arts community laments the loss of Souris
With last week’s cabinet reshuffle George Souris was stripped of his portfolio as Arts Minister. This is what you thought:
Why go back to the bush?
Thirty years ago arts enthusiasts couldn’t wait to leave regional Australia. Now some are going home.
Australia, Europe and the search for a soul
Australia benefits from its broad view of culture but cultural programming needs values and excellence not just face-painting.
Reduce arts funding, recommends Commission of Audit
The Federal Government’s Commission of Audit released today demands efficiencies from the arts sector. It wants some arts programs abolished,…
Byron Bay Bluesfest
This is a festival (or should that be music orgy?) for genuine music lovers, despite some of the hiccups.
Good-bye Miss Monroe
This is a fine production regardless of your taste for 50s Hollywood or Monroe and a fascinating perspective on a…
Australian venue named one of the world's most beautiful theatres
An Australian classic rubs shoulders with Shakespeare's Globe and Dusseldorf's Schausspielhaus in CNN's list.
To Where Nothing Ever Shared
This was an exercise that went beyond music. It may have gone too far beyond to entertain but it was…
Arts Centre Melbourne a budget winner
Despite posting a $7.2 million deficit last year, the venue will receive an additional $10 million in next week's budget.
Students rush to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Two youth programs at the Sydney Symphony Orchestra are making it easier for young people to enjoy live classical music.