New Australian music
Music review: Opening Applause, Australian Festival of Chamber Music
Two premieres and two perennial favourites open the 2023 Australian Chamber Music Festival in Townsville with a well-chosen and beautifully…
Celebrating fatherhood in a music-cinema hybrid
Developed through The Street Theatre’s Early Phase commissioning program, a new creative project aims to balance the books when it…
Music review: Angel Olsen, Sydney Opera House
The singer-songwriter returns to the Opera House to a standing ovation.
Molly Meldrum at 80: how the ‘artfully incoherent’ presenter changed Australian music
Liz Giuffre reflects on the life of Ian 'Molly' Meldrum and his impact on Australian music journalism.
Concert review: To Barbra, With Love!
An all-star line up pay tribute to a musical icon.
Concert review: Watershed, Adelaide Festival
This compelling and deeply moving act of communal remembrance features a libretto co-written by Christos Tsiolkas and Alana Valentine.
Installation review: Songs to Experience, Perth Festival
A site-specific marriage of sound and image based around musician Ta-ku’s forthcoming album.
Hate crime inspires new oratorio
The 50th anniversary of the drowning of Dr Duncan will be commemorated in a new composition at this year’s Adelaide…
Performance review: The Acoustic Life of Boatsheds, Big hART
Ferry-boarded to encounter original performances inspired by the boatsheds, workshops and waterways of Sydney.
Concert review: Seraphim Trio, Musica Viva
Chamber music played with confidence and exuberance.