Australia
‘Performing’ climate leadership
David Pledger has withdrawn his application to join the Australia Council for the Arts' Creative Climate Leadership program and explains…
This week's arts news and trending topics
What's in the headlines and what people are talking about in the arts this week.
Is fear around AI doing more harm than good?
Our anxiety is pitching artists against AI when collaboration and exploration are what's needed.
Australian film censorship and the movies that made us sweat
When it comes to the line between artistic freedom and consumer protection, Australia has often waddled clumsily, and sometimes to…
Book review: The Year My Family Unravelled, Cynthia Dearborn
How do you go about looking after an ailing aged parent when you are halfway across the world from each…
Musical review: Sweeney Todd, Sydney Opera House
The latest iteration of this musical theatre thriller will appeal to Sondheim fans, old and new.
Empowering mid-career artists to create bold new workÂ
The journey of an artist often requires a "day job" to maintain the freedom to pursue their creative practice. By…
What happens when a tram line throws a party?
The Eighty-Six is a new festival celebrating the concentrated cluster of live music venues in Melbourne’s inner north.
Music review: Australian Concerto and Vocal Competition, Townsville Civic Centre
The final gala concerts featured virtuoso performances in both vocal and instrumental categories.
Magazine review: Meanjin Winter 2023, edited by Esther AnatolitisÂ
The intensity of this edition creates a real sense of urgency in the reader.