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New song cycle commemorates 25th anniversary of the Childers Backpackers Hostel fire
‘The Palace’, a collaboration between the community of Childers, Queensland music ensemble Topology and writer/director Rod Ainsworth, has its world…
Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and the arts economy: boom or backlash for local artists?
Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran delivered economic windfalls in Australia - but are international mega-tours helping or hurting…
The TikTokification of classical music
Young musicians are trading the concert hall for the scroll, using short-form video to reshape the future of classical music…
Velvet Underground co-founder, 10-minute dance parties, drones: it’s all in for Illuminate Adelaide
Illuminate Adelaide has announced its 2025 program, including nine world premieres and plenty of winter immersive experiences.
The best of the rest of the fest – Port Fairy Folk Festival
While other festivals are falling by the wayside thanks to cost of living stresses and insurance challenges, Port Fairy continues…
Vale John Rodgers – extraordinarily versatile musician and composer
John Rodgers began his career as a young violin prodigy, but ended up expanding into flamenco, punk, cabaret and a…
The Wiggles go country, and viral, with Dolly Parton, Orville Peck and more
With impressive collaborations and nods to the queer community, The Wiggles' new album demonstrates they are as relevant and pioneering…
RISING launches full festival program for June 2025
Melbourne’s winter festival RISING is “proudly challenging and uncompromisingly inclusive,” according to its co-Artistic Directors.
Green Music Australia set to pilot certification scheme for live venues
As pressure builds on the arts and music industries to improve sustainability measures, Green Music Australia has announced a pilot…
'Who's Chappell Roan?' – a guide to the Triple J Hottest 100
The Triple J Hottest 100 can too often leave everyone but Gen Z behind. There's plenty of great music for…
