Opinions & Analysis
The gutting of a national treasure trove
The serendipity of hearing something unexpected, which happens on radio but not in a self-curated podcast ecology, is crucial if…
Don't hang up your headphones
Streaming, live performance, merchandising and teaching are combining to give musicians improved incomes despite the challenges of new technology.
Silencing 'other' artists is a political act
Cutting $200 million from the arts in Australia and diverting much of the remaining to "high arts" such as ballet…
Is a Master of Fine Arts the ‘new MBA’?
Enlightened universities are now embedding the principles of design and creativity into their business schools, as businesses recognise the value…
Artists building barricades against Trump
In difficult times, artists have more power than we think to influence the direction of politics and society.
Opera needs to evolve
The recent National Opera Review concentrated on the big fish - but innovation is often found with independent artists.
Venues defend programming decisions
The claim that regional venues support touring ahead of local artists is ill-informed and provocative.
A new campaign for the arts
Conflict over the roles of the Australia Council and the Ministry don't address the real policy failures so #freethearts is…
Craft artists will be forced to leave NSW
If planned changes go ahead it will be almost impossible to become a silver, glass or ceramic artist in NSW.
A challenge to arts presenters: dig where you stand
Imagine if regional presenters cared half as much for the artists who live in their own towns as they do…