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![A silhouette of a figure in black on a stage holding a guitar. Behind them there is an orange haze.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Yves_Tumor-10_Andrew-Faram1.jpg?w=310)
Music review: Yves Tumor, RISING Festival, The Forum
An enigmatic performer-singer, Yves Tumor wowed the audience with experimental sonic expression.
![A robot uses its mechanical fingers to play the keyboard.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/possessed-photography-U3sOwViXhkY-unsplash.jpg?w=310)
AI doesn’t mean human-made music is doomed. Here’s why
Human music-making isn’t going anywhere, argues the University of Melbourne's Alexander Crooke.
![Man and woman sitting on ground back to back looking at their phones. Arts news.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6636906.jpg?w=310)
This week's arts news and trending topics
We break it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.
![Three women in colourful printed clothes stand in front of assorted wire baskets that are also lit up.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/GurrEraOp_ImageCredit_PrudenceUpton_1261.jpg?w=310)
Performance review: Gurr Era Op, RISING Festival, Arts House
Torres Strait Islander women confront the devastation of climate change and battle the rising tide.
![A woman is kneeling in the middle of a stage, with her head back. Plumes of fire are coming out of her mouth](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Clara-Fable-by-Damien-Bredburg-01331.jpg?w=310)
Performance review: Limbo – The Return, The Grand Electric
Strut & Fret hits the mark with this bacchanalian mix of cabaret, circus and acrobatics.Â
![A teenage girl with her brunette hair in a ponytail is wearing school uniform and looking over to the side.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/D852713CChrissy-Maguire_20241.jpg?w=310)
Theatre review: Punk Rock, Clubhouse Theatre, Townsville
Young, emerging actors shine brightly in this school drama.
![A performer at Spirit of Welcome Community Festival 2023. Photo: Damon AMB. A woman with long brown hair wearing a white top with floral embroidery singing at the front of a seated crowd.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4207-e1718256499334.jpeg?w=310)
Empowering refugee artists through music and culture
Refugee artists performing at the Spirit of Welcome Community Festival on 16 June will be renumerated at industry rates.
![A group photo of five men in tuxedos and three women in formal tan-coloured evening wear.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/VOCES8-3-credit-Andy-Staples63-e1718087876805.jpg?w=310)
Music review: The Lost Birds with VOCES8, QPAC
An extraordinary addition to Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s programming, 'The Lost Birds' combined heartfelt music with an emotional choral experience like…
![A woman in a silver top and trousers is standing in front of a drummer and his drum kit.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/HERO1-e1718148170620.jpg?w=310)
Music review: Snoh Aalegra, RISING Festival, The Forum
Snoh Aalegra brought all the feels to the Forum Melbourne for RISING.
![A Caucasian man is wearing a black suit and playing on a black grand piano.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/kirill-gerstein-mva-season-2024-1920x1080-photo-by-marco-borggreve.jpg?w=310)
Music review: Kirill Gerstein, Melbourne Recital Centre
Kirill Gerstein’s performance showcases a mastery of musical expression made seemingly effortless.