Festivals
Australian Festival of Chamber Music moving to Cairns in 2026
After 35 years, the AFCM is moving 347 kilometres north to Cairns, but not before its final edition in Townsville…
The art of intimacy: how cabaret artists connect with you from the stage
Adelaide Cabaret Festival artists share their stories of fostering connection with audiences and breaking down the fourth wall on even…
Theatre review: Heartbreak Hotel, RISING, The Showroom Arts Centre Melbourne
'You'll be so lonely, baby...' New Zealand's EBKM brings a show about heartbreak to this year's RISING.
'A love letter to Brisbane': Louise Bezzina’s 2025 Brisbane Festival program revealed
For her sixth and final Brisbane Festival, Bezzina’s program is “bold, joyful, and created with and for the city”.
Theatre review: Legends (of the Golden Arches), RISING, The Lawler, Southbank Theatre
A wry, witty and self-aware theatrical journey through Chinese Hell, presented by the MTC for RISING.
RISING 2025 reviews and coverage
All reviews and coverage of Melbourne's flagship arts and culture event in the one spot...
Woodend Winter Arts Festival: world class arts events in an intimate village atmosphere
The regional Victorian Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this upcoming long weekend.
Darwin Festival 2025: collective visions, creative collaborations and musical treats
The 2025 Darwin Festival features eight world premieres, an array of acclaimed works and a rich mix of musical offerings.
Adelaide Guitar Festival announces 2025 program
Adelaide Guitar Festival program features world premieres, first-time appearances and a broad celebration of guitar-led music.
Music review: Beth Gibbons, RISING, Hamer Hall
The celestial vocal stylings of Portishead's lead singer shone in a concert drawn from her first solo album.