Australia

Learning music helps young people flourish, says new report
New research calls for schools to treat learning music as essential for mental health, not just a nice-to-have activity.

Ed Sheeran announces 2026 Australian tour
Sheeran, who recently surpassed 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify, returns to Australia in January-February after a record-breaking 2023 tour.

Neighbour at the Gate review: NAS Gallery exhibition
The Neighbour at the Gate exhibition unpacks connections and truth telling between First Nations and Asian Australians.

SWELL Sculpture Festival 2025: the Queensland favourite will shine even brighter this spring
Built on a grassroots ethos to connect through stories, SWELL Sculpture Festival will unveil over 80 artworks that tap zeitgeist…

The Other Art Fair
New Futures - Free booth space at The Other Art Fair Sydney | Gadigal 2026
Breaking into the art world? New Futures gives standout early-career artists a boost — and a free spot at the…

Georges River Council
Indigenous art workshop
Join Kamilaroi artist, Amy Lea Hill-Trindall for a special painting workshop linked to Georges River Art Price 2025 and her…

Eddy Current Suppression Ring returns after nine year hiatus for free headline gig
The underground favourites, renowned as a blistering live act, have reformed to play Melbourne’s Fed Square in September.

Rebecca Perich - The Sunhouse
Greeking Out
A one-woman comedy show that’s giving... masterclass meets standup meets party for Dionysus!

Strathfield Council
Verdure - Luminous Beings: Liam Benson
Verdure - Luminous Beings: Liam Benson features new and existing work, as well as community collaborative works made through textile…

Parenting in the arts: NAVA sets some workplace rules
NAVA is updating its Code of Practice to include ethical and professional guidelines of inclusive practices for artist parents.