Australia
Raising red flags for change: Kait James exhibition
Fearless exhibition opens by Wadawurrung artist Kait James.
Learning music helps young people flourish, says new report
New research calls for schools to treat learning music as essential for mental health, not just a nice-to-have activity.
Ed Sheeran announces 2026 Australian tour
Sheeran, who recently surpassed 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify, returns to Australia in January-February after a record-breaking 2023 tour.
Neighbour at the Gate review: NAS Gallery exhibition
The Neighbour at the Gate exhibition unpacks connections and truth telling between First Nations and Asian Australians.
SWELL Sculpture Festival 2025: the Queensland favourite will shine even brighter this spring
Built on a grassroots ethos to connect through stories, SWELL Sculpture Festival will unveil over 80 artworks that tap zeitgeist…
Eddy Current Suppression Ring returns after nine year hiatus for free headline gig
The underground favourites, renowned as a blistering live act, have reformed to play Melbourne’s Fed Square in September.
Parenting in the arts: NAVA sets some workplace rules
NAVA is updating its Code of Practice to include ethical and professional guidelines of inclusive practices for artist parents.
Trauma narratives dominate Australian literary prizes – why?
Trauma narratives are everywhere in Australian literature – but surely they're not the full story?
Circle Mirror Transformation review: another safe bet from the Sydney Theatre Company
STC presents a competent but uninspired staging of US playwright Annie Baker’s award-winning play, Circle Mirror Transformation.
New Annual Festival celebrates Newcastle places and stories
New Annual Festival Director Tory Loudon discusses highlights of her 2025 program.