Australia

4 Aboriginal arts and culture centres underway … or not
What is the status of the four major new Aboriginal arts and culture centres underway around the country?

Rising from lockdowns and floods: how Ballet International Gala is filling theatres against the odds
The young ballet company is currently touring Australia with a new version of an old favourite...

Sydney Dance Company prepares for its 2025 international tour
Globetrotting into prestigious venues and an artistic residency.

Book review: The Defiance of Frances Dickinson, Wendy Parkins
A tale of domestic violence and divorce that is as relevant now as it was nearly two centuries ago.

The inaugural Music and Data insight summit: April 2025
A new music and data summit is aiming to deliver insights to the music industry.

Live & Local returns in Sydney Writers' Festival 2025
Highlights of the 28th edition of the Live & Local program.

Outrage and fear: QUT's cuts following a national trend
QUT's announcement of changes to its performing arts programs comes at a time when courses may be suffering a crisis…

Comedy review: Stephen Hall, For the Term of His Natural Lies, DoubleTree by Hilton, MICF 2025
Part-film, part-voiceover and completely silly, Stephen Hall delivers a comedy festival show like no other.

Book review: Out of the Woods, Gretchen Shirm
Universal concepts are examined through personal minutiae in this stunning exploration of empathy, repression and the impacts of human brutality.

Outdoor exhibition review: Chihuly Nights, Adelaide Botanic Garden
With the autumn air settling over Adelaide, April is the last chance to see the stunning glass artistry of Chihuly…