Performing Arts

Made in isolation, student resilience shines in online showcase
A dazzling array of new works made by graduating students at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Fine Arts and…

10 things to consider before moving into artist management
If you’re a talented problem solver, passionate about the music industry and keen to help artists go far, then a…

Opportunities and Awards Wrap
Public art project in Cairns seeks artist concepts, SWELL 2021 open for submissions, Pacesetters Creative Archives calls for artists and…

How the arts fared in this year's Australia Day Honours
The arts did better this year with Australia Day Honours, pipping the number administered for service to sports. We take…

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
General Manager appointed at Contemporary Asian Australian Performance, ActNow Theatre announces Artistic Director, and more.

Music Review: Cycles, Sydney Chamber Choir (Sydney Festival)
Seasons, stars and the scent of eucalyptus trees.

Music Review: The Masque of the Red Death (MONA FOMA)
When gothic horror meets gothic humour, it’s gotta be MONA FOMA.

Dance Review: All Expenses Paid, Stompin (MONA FOMA)
Stompin's latest work was originally supposed to be presented in April 2020, and has benefitted from the extra-long development process.

Performance review: Bhoomi: Our Country (Sydney Festival)
A collective of musicians, dancers and writers weave ancient texts, myths and traditions into a recital exploring collective connection to…

The challenge of unlearning (from the archives)
New students at our elite training institutions often have to undo the damage of bad amateur training before they can…