music
Best opportunities and grants for musicians in 2026
Here are the major grants and professional development opportunities for musicians and musical arts organisations in 2026.
Hot Chip review: joy in repetition at the Sydney Opera House
Returning to Australia as part of Sydney Festival, Hot Chip showed why they are such beloved musical icons.
Best 10 Australian albums and EPs of 2025
It's been a great year for Australian albums and EPs – here are 10 of the very best.
Amyl and The Sniffers and Ninajirachi top the 2025 ARIA Awards
Amyl and The Sniffers won four awards from the band's six nominations at last night's ARIA Awards in Sydney.
Cocteau’s Circle review: champagne sparkles with the ACO
Led by the inimitable Le Gateau Chocolat, the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Cocteau’s Circle is sublime.
EUSEXUA Afterglow review: FKA twigs returns at her rawest
Afterglow is confident in itself – a messy and oftentimes chaotic release of sensuality and liberty from FKA twigs.
Marlon Williams: 'I struggle with the idea of authenticity'
New Zealand singer-songwriter and actor Marlon Williams discusses the new documentary about the making of his album, Te Whare Tiwekaweka.
Art shouldn't make us afraid: my three principles for healthy artmaking
Percussionist, composer and author Steven Schick makes a case for optimism in art ahead of his upcoming Australian residency.
SIX60 to perform on the Sydney Opera House steps in 2025
New Zealand band SIX60 are set to light up the Sydney Opera House steps later this year.
‘Creative theft’: arts and screen bodies respond to AI proposals in PC’s 2025 report
The MEAA, AWG, APRA and more say the Productivity Commission's AI suggestions will legitimise theft.