Australia

Review: Don Giovanni, Sydney Opera House (NSW)
Opera Australia’s revival run of Sir David McVicar’s production is part revelatory – and part not.

SongHubs - pushing Australian screen composers into spooky new worlds
Rescued from solitude, Australian screen composers and songwriters cross pollinate like crazy in Los Angeles hothouse.

Who was awarded 2020 Australia Day honours?
Wesley Enoch, Rachel Griffiths and Tim Minchin are among those honoured on Australia Day for their contributions to the arts.

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Australia Council appoints an executive director for arts investment; meet Co:3's marketing manager and artist in residence; leadership change at…

Exit interview: Lee Lewis, Artistic Director, Griffin Theatre
After eight years at Griffin, Lee Lewis is moving on to a new role at Queensland Theatre. She reflects on…

ArtsHub’s 2020 Musical Theatre Calendar
From independent productions to the touring commercial juggernauts, here are some musical dates for your diary in the months to…

Composers and commissions: we need to think beyond the premiere
Australian composers need to approach their work strategically in order to extend the shelf-live of each new piece of music…

First ever impact study of SA's small to medium sector launched
1.8 million people experienced the work made by South Australia’s small to medium arts sector in 2018, according to a…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Finalists announced for Queensland Music Awards, Performance artist Barbara Campbell receives coveted fellowship, Prime Minister's Literary Award open for entries…

Book review: Field of Poppies by Carmel Bird
A gentle allegory for the notion that the good life goes on – for the privileged, at least.