Music
Plied and Prejudice review: Austen thrills His Majesty’s Theatre, WA
An evening of Austen with plenty of laughs, Plied and Prejudice may be the most fun you’ll ever have at…
OzAsia Festival 2025: what’s hot and what’s new
Opera comes back from the dead, The Female Pope, dance in public spaces, and the greatest debate on never moving…
Learning music helps young people flourish, says new report
New research calls for schools to treat learning music as essential for mental health, not just a nice-to-have activity.
Ed Sheeran announces 2026 Australian tour
Sheeran, who recently surpassed 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify, returns to Australia in January-February after a record-breaking 2023 tour.
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…