Performing Arts

Limbo
Slick circus routines with live music and international acts is a mainstream crowd-pleaser.

What the new cultural policy means for NSW arts
Western Sydney, metropolitan Sydney & regional NSW are the big winners from a policy that sets ambitious targets for cultural…

New Minister, authors share doubts about Book Council
New Minister for the Arts Senator Fifield has already expressed doubts about the plans for a Book Council. He may…

Are artists making money from streaming?
Streaming has overtaken physical formats as the number one way music is consumed but are creators getting a fair share?

Multicultural programing beyond the ‘box tick’
The way we engage and exhibit multicultural communities has changed over the 21-year history of Casula Powerhouse, which serves Australia's…

Liberal MP prefers Shakespeare sans Bottom
An artwork inspired by Macbeth’s witches has been dubbed ‘appalling’ by the Member for Hughes, Craig Kelly. The result is…

Moneybag: latest money news
Nominations now open for Australia Council Awards

Unveiled: latest program announcements
Matilda for Melbourne, Mofo 2016, Homeground, Big West reveals its full program, and a new ballet series for children.

Sugar Mountain
The acclaimed boutique festival in the heart of Melbourne returns with their sweetest line-up yet: an immersive mix of music,…

Kiasmos
In the studio, this duo are exploratory and impressive; their live show lacked that sense of curiosity and adventure.