Music
Melbourne Fringe 2025: a review diary
A selection of short reviews from the 2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival; rolling coverage which will be regularly updated.
2026 season announcements: our rolling guide to the performing arts
Orchestras, recital centres, theatre companies and more: we're compiling a list of 2026 season announcements, to be updated regularly, for…
In conversation with Tina Arena: 50 years on from her Young Talent Time debut
Tina Arena shares career wisdoms and warnings, on the occasion of her celebratory portrait commission for the National Portrait Gallery.
Rachael Maza on shaping the narrative, trusting her gut and preparing to say goodbye
After almost 18 years as ILBIJERRI’s Artistic Director, Dr Rachael Maza AM is stepping down at the end of the…
My Brilliant Career the musical will tour ACT and NSW in 2026
My Brilliant Career the musical plays Canberra, Sydney and Wollongong after its previously announced encore season at the Southbank Theatre…
Art shouldn't make us afraid: my three principles for healthy artmaking
Percussionist, composer and author Steven Schick makes a case for optimism in art ahead of his upcoming Australian residency.
5 lessons from the Gympie Music Muster on the impressive power of regional music festivals
The Gympie Music Muster has bucked national trends of struggling music festivals, instead demonstrating sustainable growth for four decades.
Back to the Future: The Musical set for 2025 Sydney premiere
Everything you need to know about the Olivier Award-winning musical, which is based on the 1985 film starring Michael J…
2026 Adelaide Festival reveals its first two productions
Fearless French actor Isabelle Huppert and acclaimed early music specialists Ensemble Pygmalion will perform exclusively at the 2026 Adelaide Festival.
Concert pianist – so you want my arts job?
Alexander Gavrylyuk is an internationally acclaimed concert pianist. How does he manage his busy career?