Festivals

Festival review: A Divine Comedy and more, Dark Mofo 2023
From thrillingly transgressive dance-theatre to the debauchery of Night Mass, Dark Mofo remains an alluring and challenging spectacle.

Celebrating the joy of singing in the heart of winter
From professional singers to passionate amateurs, Tasmania’s Festival of Voices celebrates the human voice in all its forms.

Female dance bodies onstage: are we seeing a revolution?
Is the work of one of Europe’s most of-the-moment choreographers shifting expectations of female bodies on stage?

Performance review: Masterclass, Malthouse, RISING
A RISING show that really lives up to its name, this two-hander from Adrienne Truscott and Brokentalkers delivers on all…

Concert review: Max Richter’s Sleep, Dark Mofo
An eight-hour concert of contemporary classical music where beds are provided for the audience instead of seats.

New Darwin Festival AD launches inaugural program
Running from 10-27 August 2023, Darwin Festival is a rare opportunity to experience the best of Territory culture alongside curated…

New winter festival joins an increasingly crowded calendar
The inaugural Glenelg Winter Arts Festival joins the likes of Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Dark Mofo and RISING as an off-peak…

Coming home: Melbourne Cabaret Festival returns to Port Phillip
Melbourne Cabaret Festival returns with new energy and a wide range of acts after a bruising three years.

Tadao Ando's MPavilion 10 design revealed
Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect, Tadao Ando will creative a reflective zone for shared conversations.

7 marketing tips to convert interest into action
Need more cut-through when promoting your arts festival, exhibition or arts event? We’ve pulled together a savvy tips list to…