Australia
Classical artforms shine
Announcements this week show that classical art forms are still holding their own and drawing the big crowds.
Creating opportunities for regional youth
For city-raised musicians it can be a shock to discover the difficulties for young rural players.
Corporate partnerships and the arts
This week has seen a few shifts in corporate dealings that could mean big changes for the arts.
Why the Greens are an arts party
In the first arts play in the 2013 federal election campaign the Greens have announced a policy for a $10…
Here Lies Henry
This epic monologue veers like a Mad Mouse between endearing, witty, existential, awkward, hilarious, insightful and more, often simultaneously.
How art changes lives
Becoming an artist can be a liberation, a catharsis, a source of meaning, life satisfaction or existential peace.
The Mother F**ker with the Hat
Set in Puerto Rican New York, this fast-paced, foul-mouthed comedy doesn’t gloss over any of the life struggles faced by…
Melbourne Comedy Festival appoints new Executive Director
The Melbourne Comedy Festival has appointed Damien Hodgkinson as its new Executive Director.
yMusic
This group of six players produced sounds from practical silence to throbbing anthemic lines or angular contemporary polyphony.
Why your employers hate you
For anyone who’s ever felt that their employer isn’t exactly their greatest fan, here are some possible reasons you’re not…