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Melbourne Fringe rejects artists’ requests for A Fair Cut

An open letter calling on Melbourne Fringe to improve the agreements with artists at this year's festival been rejected, however…

Submissions to the National Cultural Policy review close on 24 May 2026. Photo: charlesdeluvio on Unsplash.
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National Cultural Policy review 2026: submission tips, with AI set to find ‘common themes’

With AI parsing 'common themes and issues' in submissions to the National Cultural Policy review, Freeplay has offered some useful…

The Bridge music class, run by The Song Room. Photo: Supplied.
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The Bridge: inside the new program revamping music education in Australian schools

A new program from The Song Room, The Bridge is putting contemporary creators in primary school classrooms.

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Community radio delivers $153 million to Australian music economy

Community radio stations broadcast more than double the volume of local music played by commercial networks, according to a new…

Nina Korbe in QPAC's The Drover's Wife. Photo: David Kelly.
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The Drover's Wife review: Leah Purcell debuts her powerful new Australian opera

It's been a long wait, but Leah Purcell has finally brought her musical adaption of Henry Lawson’s famous short story…

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The Shepherd’s Hut review: Tim Winton adaptation burns bright

Black Swan's stirring adaptation of The Shepherd's Hut is proof of the strength of Western Australian storytelling.

State Theatre Company South Australia's The Importance of Being Earnest. Photo: Matt Byrne.
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The Importance of Being Earnest review: a complete joy

Oscar Wilde’s battle of the sexes becomes a dazzlingly funny free-for-all in this gloriously gender-bent production.

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A Child of Our Time – troubling wartime oratorio comes to Perth

Made during the second world war, Michael Tippett's A Child of Our Time meditates on the complex causes of violence.

Natalie Bassingthwaighte as Jenna in Waitress. Photo: Jeff Bubsy.
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Waitress review: all the ingredients but not enough time in the oven

Waitress the Musical makes a sweet Aussie debut with star Natalie Bassingthwaighte at the helm, but doesn't quite live up…

The Other Side of Me at Sydney Opera House. Photo: Daniel Boud.
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The Other Side of Me review: superb dance production is 'like riding a wave'

After debuting at the Darwin Festival, The Other Side of Me now travels to Sydney.

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