Australia

Book Review: The Shape of Sound by Fiona Murphy, Text Publishing
A compelling approach to sound, society, and disability.

Theatre Review: Because the Night, Malthouse Theatre
A transportive, immersive, choose your own theatrical adventure.

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Executive Director leaves Monkey Baa Theatre Company, Sydney Festival appoints Artist in Residence, and more.

The importance Aboriginal rock art plays in connecting generations
New research shows how rock art can act as an intergenerational media – even when no longer visible to the…

Arts Minister criticised over funding speech citing arts as 'clubbish'
Addressing the Sydney Institute this week, Arts Minister Paul Fletcher outlined key reasons the government funds the arts, but stepped…

Same, same but different – ABC announces new arts program
ABC has announced that Namila Benson will host a new arts program, Art Works, kicking off in May, but the…

Comedy review: Adam Hills, Shoes Half Full, MICF
Adam Hills' brand of humour transforms everyday events into unabashed joy.

Comedy review: The Improvised Guide to Spooky Stories, Improvilicious, MICF
A good G-rated, kid-friendly comedy act.

New festival promises more than just bright lights on cold nights
Illuminate Adelaide, the nation’s latest winter arts festival, has released the first glimpse of its inaugural program.

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Richard Bell survey exhibition announced, Guitar Fest tribute to Rolling Stones, Brisbane Writers Fest program, Khadim Ali survey, killing kylie…