Performing Arts

Performance reviews: Samsara: A Cine-Concert, Ultimate Safari, LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches) Perth Festival
Three short-run shows at Perth Festival explore a range of topics and mediums.

Concerts touring to Australia April to June: Katy Perry, Cyndi Lauper, The Offspring, Rag'n'Bone Man and more
A go-to list of major international artists playing in Australia 2025.

Green Music Australia set to pilot certification scheme for live venues
As pressure builds on the arts and music industries to improve sustainability measures, Green Music Australia has announced a pilot…

Dance review: Bunyi Bunyi Bumi, Bunjil Place, Asia TOPA 2025
A dance performance showcasing the interconnectedness of cultures.

Matilda Awards reveal a busy and diverse Brisbane theatre scene
At the annual Matilda Awards, judges picked from over 100 shows to find the best in Brisbane, in 2024.

Performance review: Opera for the Dead (ç¥æŒ), Asia TOPA 2025
A cyber-opera that deserves the world stage.

Music review: An Evening with Joseph Keckler, Brunswick Ballroom
Playing across different styles and genres, this musician is experimental and entertaining.

Theatre review: Picnic at Hanging Rock, Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
The Sydney’s Theatre Company’s production lives up to the reputations of both the well-regarded book and the classic film.

Cost crises and funding parity issues for ballet companies outside Sydney-Melbourne bubble
Two major ballet companies say they are not receiving equitable government funding support. How much is their location to blame?

Opportunities and awards
The Lighthouse Award and Australian Life photography competition open now, plus the winner of the Peter Porter Poetry Prize and…