Australia

Sydney festivals defy pandemic
The COVID outbreak and teeming rains have challenged – but not stopped – Sydney Summer Festival Season.

How Aboriginal perspectives are transforming archaeological histories
New collaborative work at an Aboriginal cave in eastern Victoria shows the stark difference between contemporary archaeological research and that…

Music Review: Tempora Mutantur, Australian Haydn Ensemble
In times like these we are privileged to be presented with a magnificent triple bill full of splendid playing.

Theatre Review: Beanstalk, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
Comedian, actor, writer and director Sam Longley beautifully brings to life the 'revised' version of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Theatre Review: James Galea’s Best Trick Ever
A family friendly vibe, Galea leads the way as our charming host of Best Trick Ever presented at the Sydney…

Landmark writing festival celebrates 50 years of women’s voices
Creating a cultural change for women writers over the last 50 years, The Victorian Society of Women Writers are celebrating…

Pay equity: What’s in it for theatre companies?
With a perspective from US theatre, Elsa Hiltner believes now is the time to talk about equity in pay and…

Podcasts to watch out for in 2021
If you're after some thought-provoking podcasts to kickstart your 2021, look no further.

New Australian Galleries and Museums opening in 2021
2021 will see over 14 new galleries and museums appear or extend across Australia, including major refurbishments and a swag…

Emilya Colliver on why Making Art (with corporates) Matters
Cultural Entrepreneur Emilya Colliver has written a book targeted at developers and corporates, to assist in navigating board room discussion…