Performing Arts
Last chance donations as tax year ends
The end of the financial year is an opportunity for last-minute fundraising with tax incentives prompting donations.
Rachmaninov’s Third Concerto
Pianist Clemens Leske showed no signs of being driven crazy by the score which allegedly broke a young David Helfgott.
Honouring excellence in dance
The shortlist for the 2013 Australian Dance Awards has been announced.
Repatriated Stolen Generations Art to be exhibited
Drawings and paintings by Noongar children between 1945 and 1951 will be on display at the John Curtin Gallery, Perth…
Greens fear for arts sector under coalition government
Greens Leader Christine Milne is warning creative communities of the dire future an Abbott government holds in store for the…
No stars for five star reviewing
The practice of ranking performances on a five star rating system is unproductive and inhibits trust in reviewers.
NICA directors ‘shocked’ as independence plan scuppered
Swinburne University has abruptly abandoned discussions over independence for the National Institute of Circus Arts.
In defence of star ratings
Artists, publicists and producers love star ratings – provided they’re attached to a good review.
Suits to cyborgs: the rise of smart fashion
Shoes with GPS and digital cosmetics with hologram colour are among the latest projects from fashion designers embracing technology.
King Kong a surprise nomination for 2013 Helpmann Awards
Nominations for the 2013 Helpmann Awards were announced in six cities simultaneously last night.