Opera
Deborah Cheetham Fraillon on Short Black Opera’s new home in Melbourne
Short Black Opera’s Artistic Director Deborah Cheetham Fraillon discusses how the First Nations-led company is expanding the artform.
Timothée Chalamet’s words on Gen Z audiences say far more than his views on opera and ballet
Social media turned on the actor after his remarks that ‘no one cares’ about opera and ballet, but the debate…
Monteverdi's Vespers and Orfeo review: two 5-star baroque masterpieces at Adelaide Festival
Ensemble Pygmalion's performances of Monteverdi's Vespers and the opera Orfeo were baroque masterpieces for a neo-baroque age.
Perle Noire review: charting the inner life of the iconic Josephine Baker
A powerful fusion of opera and cabaret, Perle Noire delves into Josephine Baker's inner world.
Sydney Fringe 2026: Australia’s fastest-growing indie arts festival wants your show!
Got an idea for a show? Sydney Fringe can help you put it in the spotlight – and creatives across…
Best opportunities and grants for musicians in 2026
Here are the major grants and professional development opportunities for musicians and musical arts organisations in 2026.
Brisbane's new Glasshouse Theatre set to open in March
After long delays, the 1500-seat Glasshouse Theatre will soon open in Brisbane.
Opera for the Dead review: ghosts in the theatre
Opera for the Dead blends the ancestral and contemporary to consider rituals around death and remembrance.
What can opera offer young people?
Opera is traditionally associated with older demographics. Why should Gen Z and millennials care about it, and what can opera…
Diva review: mighty goddesses unite in this glittering exhibition
The first exhibition at Melbourne's new Australian Museum of Performing Arts is a star-studded look at the diva through the…