Australia

Artswashing dilemma continues to plague festivals
Darwin Festival is the latest arts organisation to fall afoul of protestors demanding the festival divest itself from a sponsorship…

Why the dance sector needs its own union
While many companies act with integrity, working conditions for freelance dancers can still be fraught. Could a dancers’ union change…

Opportunities and awards
Call outs for Reconciliation Writing Competition plus MAGNA winners, experimental choreographic resident announced and design shortlists, and more!

Concert review: Paul Grabowsky and Andrea Lam
Two of our finest pianists play one of music’s finest pieces.

Cabaret review: La Grande Folie, Imogen Kelly
Australia's Queen of Burlesque struts her feathery stuff in a highly personal show.

Narratives of struggle and healing in Refugee Week
Events commemorating and celebrating Refugee Week 2022.

Whiteley AGNSW bequest valued at over $100 million
The Wendy and Arkie Whiteley Bequest will be one of the largest single donations in the history of the Art…

Dance review: Harlequinade
A revival of a lost classic has charm, frivolity and elegance.

Theatre review: Mother Courage and her Children
A resonant moment in contemporary times to restage Brecht's famous anti-war play.

Exhibition review: World of Wonder, Margot McKinney
An exhibition that gives permission for wonder in a world where there is so little space for unreserved joy.