Performing Arts
What we stopped when we stopped ArtStart
ArtStart was cancelled in the wake of last year's arts funding cuts. One of the last participants explores why the…
Too early to celebrate Catalyst's demise
Ministry for the Arts staff are reportedly 'overwhelmed' by the extra work required by Catalyst, adding weight to claims that…
Streeton Trio
Fine playing from an elegant, young Australian piano trio.
Ten must-see shows at Melbourne Festival
Venture into the rich array of dance, circus, theatre, music and more on offer at the 2016 Melbourne Festival.
Music academy thrown a government lifeline
After eight years of discussion the future looks secure for a national centre for excellence in classical music training.
Outing anonymous authors
The identity of novelist Elena Ferrente has been exposed, creating an international storm around the right of authors to remain…
Fighting on in the shadow of Black Friday
Tenacious arts companies are hanging on but six months after the loss of Australia Council funding the sector has been…
Turning a free lunch into a gravy train
Whether you are a wannabe, a winner or a frustrated also-ran, working the award scene can be rewarding.
Vanishing Act
Cabaret tackles the question, ‘Do I matter?’ The answer, maybe?
Islamofarcist
Islamofarcist is a fresh breeze in the smog of the hate-mongering and fear inducing that is the Australian political climate.