Music
Eddy Current Suppression Ring returns after nine year hiatus for free headline gig
The underground favourites, renowned as a blistering live act, have reformed to play Melbourne’s Fed Square in September.
Outrage as ANU announces cuts to School of Music
As ANU signals changes to its School of Music, national arts education leaders warn of long-term damage to the sector.
The Phantom of the Opera returns to haunt Sydney Harbour in 2026
Opera Australia’s 2026 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour kicks off a global celebration of Phantom’s 40th anniversary.
Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026 line-up first announcements
Before its landmark anniversary in 2027, PFFF has announced the first line-up of acts for the Labour Day weekend in…
West Australian Symphony Orchestra’s next regional tours visit Kalgoorlie, York and Bunbury
WASO’s regional touring program continues in the second half of 2025, including taking the full Orchestra on the road.
The Velvet Sundown: AI-generated band stirs controversy across global music industry
With millions of streams and a viral retro image, The Velvet Sundown has reignited global debate over AI music, raising…
Annie review: an orphan captures hearts on Australian stages
Annie is a well-orchestrated cohesive theatre production, whose songs are as catchy as ever.
Performance review: Being Alive: The Music of Stephen Sondheim, Hayes Theatre
A show for fans of Stephen Sondheim and musical theatre.
Performance review: The Offering, Riverside Theatres
A poet and a cellist combine forces for a powerful night out.
So you want my arts job: MusicNSW CEO
Joe Muller, the Managing Director for NSW's peak body for contemporary music, always finds time to catch some live tunes…