Australia
Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 9 to 15 February 2026
This week: exciting opps for performing arts enthusiasts, emerging circus performers, and visual artists.
What is the future of Australia’s embattled writers festivals?
Australia's book sector has welcomed additional funding, but it's paltry compared with other developed countries.
Soft Serve review: George Kemp's cracker debut novel
Kemp's Soft Serve explores the small-town perspectives of people from all walks of life.
Sydney Mardi Gras 2026: culture highlights for artsy queers
Don't let all the drama rain on your parade – here are our 12 top picks for Sydney's annual LGBTQIA+…
Luminescence Chamber Singers
Gesualdo Tenebrae II: all was made dark
Luminescence continues their three-year odyssey into the dark heart of the Renaissance, with the harrowing epicentre of Gesualdo’s Tenebrae Responsories.
3 must-see films at the 2026 Antenna Documentary Film Festival
Presenting the best documentaries from around the world, this year's Antenna Documentary Film Festival shines a light on stories of…
National Library of Australia
2026 Ann Moyal Lecture: Professor Georgina Long AO
In 2026, the lecture will be delivered by Professor Georgiana Long AO and address the question ‘When groundbreaking cancer treatments…
Opera Queensland
La Cenerentola (Cinderella)
Back by popular demand! Our sparkling production of Rossini's La Cenerentola returns for a limited season. This fresh take on…
Opera Queensland
Petite Messe Solennelle
Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle (Little solemn mass), written in 1863, is anything but little and solemn, set to fill the iconic…