Australia

The contenders to reimagine creative Sydney
As part of Sydney’s masterplan to become a creative city, contenders for ‘George St 2020’ have been announced.

Vivaldi by Candlelight
The concept – a Baroque chamber music concert in a cathedral. With food. From tiny acorns mighty productions grow.

Watch World Ballet Day LIVE
Keep this feed running for the next 23 hours to watch five of the world’s leading ballet companies share a…

What women critics know that men don't
Women critics loved Griffith's Antigone. Men hated it. Translating their different reactions reveals the gendered politics of critique.

Looking a gift cow in the mouth
An artist's gift can turn into an investment bonanza - but selling the work may cost you the friendship.

Lord of the Dance
Overcooked production values suffocate talented dancers with unicorns, butterflies and sequins.

Loani Arman: Period
This is not just a show for women. This is a show for anyone who enjoys fun.

Cultural capital: Perth
Geographical isolation and resources wealth have spawned a distinctive cultural identity that begs the eastern states to pay more attention…

What our arts policy can learn from Korea, Brazil & Belgium
Smart countries are introducing arts policies that make the arts central to shaping economic and social change.

Arts policy for audiences not artists
The basic problem with the current 20th century arts funding model is that it remains producer- or artist-centric, rather than…