Performing Arts
Comedy review: Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen, Arts Centre Melbourne, Midsumma Festival 2025
A dark comedy about queer romance, mental health and emotional vulnerability.
Remember these? The top Triple J Hottest 100 songs from decades past
Examining the top hits of decades past reveals the impact of the Triple J Hottest 100.
2025 summer festival highlights for your arts diary: part 1
A hand-picked guide to some of the most intriguing cultural events on offer around the country in January.
Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
We break it – you read it. Keep you eye on this week's top arts news stories.
Performance review: Tina – A Tropical Love Story, Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Festival
Breaking the well-worn mould of the tribute show, this dazzling production excels in its capacity to generate joy.
20 years of storytelling – a bit differently
Tasmania’s Second Echo Ensemble celebrates its milestone, where a 20-year legacy of ‘every story counts’ is supported with creativity and…
Opportunities and awards
International travel fund open for applications, plus winners of Music Australia's Core Contribution Fund and AWGIE nominations, and more!
AC/DC's childhood home in Sydney mistakenly demolished by developers
The accidental destruction of the childhood home of AC/DC has spawned questions about protecting cultural sites against development.
Opera review: Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera, Sydney Festival
Definitely camp. Definitely a folly. This new work delivers all of opera’s hallmarks with casual appeal.
Book review: Musical Theatre Education and Training in the 21st Century, Jessica O’Bryan and Scott D HarrisonÂ
A wide-ranging examination of the musical theatre profession focusing on current practices with valuable input from the profession and its…