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Christmas concerts are keeping Australian artists employed

For the performing artists who get busier than ever at this time of year, the main focus of their work…

Upcoming free programming. Xenos, Mofo Sessions at Royal Park, Mona Foma 2021. Photo: Mona/Jesse Hunniford. Image: Courtesy of the artist and Mona. Two musicians backlit on the stage, the one on the left is playing a sousaphone and the one on the right a saxophone.
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Free music programming all summer long

A snapshot of upcoming free music and arts events, including symphonies under the stars and bold local acts.

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Performance review: Mary Lattimore + Eric Avery + Benjamin Skepper, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall

Three musicians whose performances invited an extended moment of peace and transcendent reflection.

‘BLAKTIVISM 2023’ performance at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne. Photo: Pics That Pop. First Nations performers on stage wearing brightly coloured clothes against a projected background of a raised fist. In the foreground audiences are giving the performs a standing ovation.
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Performance review: BLAKTIVISM, Hamer Hall

A potent First Nations performance with stirring vocals, storytelling and words of protest.

Zach Bryan. Image is a man in jeans and Budweiser T shirt playing an acoustic guitar in front of a band on stage. His right arm is heavily tattooed.
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Music review: Zach Bryan, Flemington Racecourse

The US country star was joined by Dermot Kennedy and Daniel Ricciardo for a boot-stompin’ night of fun.

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Music review: Mushroom 50 Live concert, Rod Laver Arena

A star-studded line-up celebrating Australia’s best music from the past 50 years. 

'Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street' installation view at HOTA 2023. Photo: ArtsHub.
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Sneaker boom: from grassroots to billion-dollar industry

HOTA’s latest international exhibition ‘Sneakers Unboxed’ details the influential people and iconic kicks behind the sneaker boom.

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Music programs for youths on the fringe

Addressing the widening gap in music education for youths with a different demographic in mind.

Nighttime Righttime. Image is three women dressed in light gold shimmering one-pieces with sashes, gyrating in a large empty room.
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Performance review: Nighttime Righttime, Carriageworks

Presented as part of Performance Space’s Liveworks Festival, ‘Nighttime Righttime’ was a syncopated medley of the wonderfully odd.

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World of WearableArt goes beyond imagination

2023 World of WearableArt: BEYOND was an exploration into a boundless realm where artistry, innovation and imagination intertwined.

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