Music
Much ado about who? The enduring appeal of Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is having a Renaissance moment. What has caused this enduring fascination, and how do his plays resonate with…
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…
Amyl and The Sniffers and Ninajirachi top the 2025 ARIA Awards
Amyl and The Sniffers won four awards from the band's six nominations at last night's ARIA Awards in Sydney.
Cocteau’s Circle review: champagne sparkles with the ACO
Led by the inimitable Le Gateau Chocolat, the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Cocteau’s Circle is sublime.
EUSEXUA Afterglow review: FKA twigs returns at her rawest
Afterglow is confident in itself – a messy and oftentimes chaotic release of sensuality and liberty from FKA twigs.
Amyl and The Sniffers announce free Fed Square Melbourne gig
Amyl and The Sniffers will play a free live gig in Melbourne this Friday, 14 November.
Tivoli Lovely review: Eddie Perfect’s new WAAPA musical is outstanding
Developed through WAAPA’s Premier Visiting Artist Fund, Perfect's 'Tivoli Lovely' pays tribute to Australia’s theatrical past.
Which Australian Fringe festival is achieving the greatest growth?
All four of our major fringe festivals continue to draw strong crowds, but one looks likely to be on the…
Sydney Festival 2026 celebrates 50 years of helping shape the city’s culture
Festival Director Kris Nelson discusses his inaugural Sydney Festival program, and looks to the future while celebrating the festival’s legacy.
Hair review: musical’s emotional heart lost in underwhelming production
The tribal love-rock musical opens in Melbourne with an underwhelming production that's more parody than passionate remount.