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Queensland Symphony Orchestra announces five-year regional commitment
Education, health and wellbeing, and a commitment to First Nations people underpin the Orchestra’s new regional focus.
Vale Frank van Straten AM
The renowned theatre historian, archivist, author and performing arts devotee has died, aged 87.
Transforming pain into passion: the inspiring power of great music
Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s May and June concerts feature an inspiring mix of works as well as fascinating fusions of classical…
How live performance bring HSC texts to vivid, unforgettable life
Actor Mark Barry returns to his alma mater, the Actors Centre Australia (ACA) to act in Beckett’s ‘Waiting for Godot’…
Vale Sir Andrew Davis
The MSO’s Conductor Laureate died on Saturday aged 80.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
We welcome a new Artistic Director, a Chief Curator and new Board appointments in this week’s round-up of Australian arts…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
An abrupt departure at Museums Victoria, a new AD at Barking Gecko, and more.
So you want my arts job: Peak Body Executive Director
Katherine Connor from PAC Australia talks us through her role and the demands of an average week.
Vale Garry Van Egmond
The Australian music industry titan, who toured the likes of AC/DC, Riverdance and Bette Midler, died following complications due to…
Singing in the winter dark: Festival of Voices returns for 2024
Hobart’s original winter festival returns with a program featuring everything from US R&B star Macy Gray and choral workshops to…