Australia
Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’ crowned Australia’s favourite piano piece
The ABC Classic 100: Piano countdown sees Beethoven and Chopin dominate, with a record number of female and living composers…
Tour review: Queen's Wharf Brisbane Precinct Public Arts Tour, Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane expands its popular Public Art Walking Tours to include installations at the newly opened Queen’s Wharf precinct.
Sydney’s new landmark sculpture is a First Nations woman rising out of water
A part woman, part whale figure that represents Country will be situated in Sydney’s central district in 2026.
On the move: latest art sector appointments
ArtsHub’s weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings across the country.
King's Birthday Honours List 2025
A beloved broadcaster and columnist, a Nobel Prize-winning author and Australia's highest-profile filmmaking couple are among this year's honourees.
Opportunities and awards
Fisher’s Ghost Art Award open for entries, city council funding available, plus winner of the Fogarty Literary Award in WA…
A public or private sector career in the visual arts – which is the right one for you?
Moving from the public to the private sector in the visual arts is usually a one-way street, so make sure…
Theatre review: Legends (of the Golden Arches), RISING, The Lawler, Southbank Theatre
A wry, witty and self-aware theatrical journey through Chinese Hell, presented by the MTC for RISING.
Dance review: BLKDOG, RISING, Playhouse
British choreographer Botis Seva‘s story of violence and salvation is an expressive masterpiece.
Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week: the story behind this year’s Vivid centrepiece, a massive 3D tapestry,…