Music
Australian musicians hate AI using their songs, but have little legal protection
When it comes to AI, musicians are likely to find it much harder than authors to prove when a copyright…
Cult band Angine de Poitrine and the line between tribute and imitation
In the age of the algorithm, imitation is no longer just a matter of homage.
In the limelight: latest arts prize winners and career milestones
We all need some good news but luckily there's been plenty to celebrate this past month, with the announcement of…
Australian Youth Orchestra: apply now for 2027
The Australian Youth Orchestra could help you take your music to the next level – apply now.
Melbourne Fringe rejects artists’ requests for A Fair Cut
An open letter calling on Melbourne Fringe to improve the agreements with artists at this year's festival been rejected, however…
The Bridge: inside the new program revamping music education in Australian schools
A new program from The Song Room, The Bridge is putting contemporary creators in primary school classrooms.
Community radio delivers $153 million to Australian music economy
Community radio stations broadcast more than double the volume of local music played by commercial networks, according to a new…
A Child of Our Time – troubling wartime oratorio comes to Perth
Made during the second world war, Michael Tippett's A Child of Our Time meditates on the complex causes of violence.
Audible Edge review: a 'sublimely curated' festival of exploratory music
From throat singers to soap operas, this year's Audible Edge festival in Perth delivered more than a few surprises.
These music festivals are thriving – here's what they're doing right
While the big music festivals are struggling, these smaller community events are drawing loyal audiences.