Indigenous

First opera sung entirely in Noongar language commissioned in WA
A new commission will retell a story of sibling rivalry that’s been shared for generations on Noongar boodja in south-west…

Review: 2020 Biennale of Sydney (NSW)
Was it the First Nations biennale we needed? We take a look at how this exhibition forces viewers to navigate…

Review: Beethoven 9, Circa and Cheetham, Arts Centre Melbourne (VIC)
Just as Beethoven’s Ninth blends instrumental music and choral music to thrilling effect, so too the fusion of orchestral music…

Career spotlight on Indigenous dancer and change-maker
How Marilyn Miller uses her artistic practice to lift people up and lead change.

Telling our story: how BlakDance are supporting artists and growing audiences
From professional development and residency programs to producing artist developments On Country, BlakDance has had a busy 2018 and shows…

How dance connects First Peoples on the world stage
The opportunity to explore cultural connections goes well beyond the sharing of art – it connects with cultural values; our…

Review: Bangarra's Dark Emu at Sydney Opera House
There is no single hero in Bangarra, despite there being plenty of heroism.

NAISDA: The birthplace of contemporary Indigenous dance
A big vision is driving the future of one of Australia’s most important education providers.

Indigenous artists challenge dance sector over lack of representation
Participants at the National Dance Forum challenged the sector over its failure to adequately support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…