Features
What changes do writers want in the Australian books industry?
Here's a wish list from Australian authors on aspects they'd like to augment, tinker with or scrap altogether.
Small is beautiful, but can small-scale programming survive within growth markets?
As blockbuster shows fill up arts calendars everywhere, the value of smaller scale arts projects is being neglected to the…
First Nations curator Nici Cumpston to lead US collection
She will be Kluge-Ruhe's first First Nations Director in its 26-year history.
2025 Lunar New Year events guide
The Year of the Snake celebrations have now kicked off. Here is a go-to list of what's on offer across…
Mogwai’s new album 'The Bad Fire' transforms trauma into art
Stuart Braithwaite, co-founder of post-rock titans Mogwai, reflects on the personal pain that helped shape the Scottish band’s 11th studio…
Profits or losses for state theatre companies five years on from COVID?
What do the balance sheets of some of our flagship theatre companies tell us about how they are building back?
The best Australian covers of iconic Bob Dylan songs
'It ain't me babe'... when it comes to Bob Dylan covers, Australian artists have recorded some rippers.
'Mundane things kill your soul' – how to give yourself permission to create
Artist Veronica Herber discusses the courage it takes to follow your heart and leave behind a comfortable career.
How Sydney’s cultural festivals cultivate a sense of hope and optimism for Australia’s future
Research finds cultural festivals are meaningful events for the communities they celebrate, as well as enriching experiences for others in…
Art market lessons learned in 2024
Healthy advice for decisive leadership in 2025.