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RISING 2026 is dominated by dance and contemporary music
The inaugural Australian Dance Biennale and an expansive music program make up a considerable part of the 2026 RISING program.
Monteverdi's Vespers and Orfeo review: two 5-star baroque masterpieces at Adelaide Festival
Ensemble Pygmalion's performances of Monteverdi's Vespers and the opera Orfeo were baroque masterpieces for a neo-baroque age.
5 New Zealand music acts keeping te reo Māori alive
A growing number of Aotearoa’s musical artists are using language to reshape national identity.
Best opportunities and grants for musicians in 2026
Here are the major grants and professional development opportunities for musicians and musical arts organisations in 2026.
Rob Hirst was not the figurehead of Midnight Oil – but he was its backbone
David Nichols reflects on the life and career of Midnight Oils' drummer and songwriter Rob Hirst, who died on Monday…
Rock and rolling into Mama Does Derby
Virgina Gay and Clare Watson discuss the comic horror of adolescence and a mother who redefines herself through roller derby.
Best 10 Australian albums and EPs of 2025
It's been a great year for Australian albums and EPs – here are 10 of the very best.
Much ado about who? The enduring appeal of Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is having a Renaissance moment. What has caused this enduring fascination, and how do his plays resonate with…
Which Australian Fringe festival is achieving the greatest growth?
All four of our major fringe festivals continue to draw strong crowds, but one looks likely to be on the…
Sydney Festival 2026 celebrates 50 years of helping shape the city’s culture
Festival Director Kris Nelson discusses his inaugural Sydney Festival program, and looks to the future while celebrating the festival’s legacy.
