Music
How music and dance made convict life more bearable
New research from Queensland University of Technology reveals the impact music and dance had on convict life – it wasn't…
Making classical music accessible without dumbing it down
Instead of playing film scores, should the classical music sector focus on more experiential and experimental works in order to…
2017 Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival
Inspiring, breathtaking, and moving – jazz at its finest and most diverse.
Joh for PM: A Musical Comedy
Joh for PM is a show that demands attention. As a musical centred on a political figure, it is a…
Why is there so little space for women in jazz music?
Across the Australian jazz industry, women are disturbingly under-represented. Why, and what can be done to amend this imbalance?
Dead white males and gay dancers: challenging stereotypes part two
If you think that classical music is all about dead white males, or that there’s something unmanly about male ballet…
On the road: why you need to be strategic about touring
Whether venturing around the country or overseas, planning a long-term touring strategy needs careful consideration.
The UNESCO City of Music without a concert hall
The lack of a purpose-built, acoustically engineered concert hall is hindering the artistic development of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
Female composers forced to think small
On the eve of a new premiere, a leading female composer has spoken out about the disadvantages still faced by…
ABC cuts hit a sweet note for classical sector
Plans for a new content development fund and a renewed focus on arts and the regions are positive signs say…