David Burton
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Does Dancing with the Stars help or harm the local dance scene?
What does the visibility of Dancing with the Stars mean for Australian dance as an art form?
Tour de France inspires a surge of cycling-themed art installations and illustrations
As the Tour de France Femmes powers through its 2025 stages, artists and cities continue to celebrate cycling’s cultural legacy…
Tomorrowland Australia: electronic music festival coming to Melbourne in 2026
What does Tomorrowland Australia mean for Australian artists, audiences and the live music economy?
Triple J Hottest 100 poll reveals Australia is growing up
From INXS to The Veronicas, Triple J’s all-time Hottest 100 celebrates the changing sound and audience of Australian music
Would INXS make it today? Rethinking the rise of Aussie icons
As INXS tops Triple J’s all-time Aussie songs list, it’s worth asking: could a band like theirs still break through…
Outrage as ANU announces cuts to School of Music
As ANU signals changes to its School of Music, national arts education leaders warn of long-term damage to the sector.
Project Hail Mary may break itself on film
Andy Weir’s acclaimed novel, Project Hail Mary, is hailed as a modern classic, but the upcoming film has already sparked…
8 sizzling 2025 romance releases you need on your shelf
From fantasy dragon-riders to queer Napa Valley love stories, these are the 2025 romance releases setting hearts (and sales charts)…
Australia’s classical music crisis is real and it’s not just about old audiences
The classical music crisis in Australia is pushing the sector to breaking point.
Trauma narratives dominate Australian literary prizes – why?
Trauma narratives are everywhere in Australian literature – but surely they're not the full story?