Performing Arts

Why useless art is useful
Visual arts is useless, edgeless and homeless...and that is a good thing both for artists and for society.

Multi-purpose arts centre to transform Sydney’s industrial heartland
Applications are now open for the head tenant of a striking, multi-purpose, three-storey arts facility as part of City of…

Kickstarting the careers of young artists
Next Wave’s new Kickstart Helix program breaks down the barriers between art forms to empower emerging artists.

Cultural collisions: music meets architecture
A landmark program explores the genius of pianist Percy Grainger and architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marian Mahony Griffin, and…

Why a scorecard of quality in the arts is a very bad idea
Modern society has become addicted to ratings and league tables. But a new scorecard, which aims to give 'good art'…

On the move: latest appointments and resignations
Res Artis inaugural Executive Director announced and the Australia Council Board gets four new members.

Tourette’s Syndrome is a laughing matter
Laughter is encouraged at a stage production which makes theatre accessible for all, while also demystifying an unusual neurological condition.

How to procrastinate properly
Tactics for beating procrastination abound, but a new creative project may be just the right time to sort out your…

Mad About Mozart
It’s always a delight to see the Goldner String Quartet who perform with such insouciant confidence and mastery.

Paradise is Singing
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to look into the mirror and laugh till you cry.