Creativity amidst COVID-19: Leading a social recovery
BY MICHAEL SOLLIS We would like to welcome Michael in his first story as a CutCommon contributor. The onset of COVID-19 has challenged our local, […]
April 2020
Pandemic diary #6: What next?
BY JO ST LEON “Historically, pandemics have forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew. This one is no different. It […]
UNSTOPPABLE ARTISTS // Sean Burke, tuba
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Earlier this year, we’d teamed up with the Australian National Academy of Music with big plans to put together some exciting articles […]
Practising more while you’re in lockdown? Here’s how to do it sustainably
BY CHANTAL NGUYEN Did someone call a doctor? Yes – we did! With lockdown radically changing our lifestyles and practice habits, we grabbed our phones […]
Growing comfortable with music education delivery during COVID-19
BY JOSEPH ASQUITH, LEAD WRITER (EDUCATION) So, we’re just over a month (maybe under a month…maybe a few years…who actually knows?) into lockdown. This somewhat […]
Composing under lockdown: Jamie Moffatt
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Composition is often described as a solitary activity. And although it’s a process that can indeed be undertaken in isolation, things get […]
My arts career during COVID-19: Sam Weller, artistic director
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the entire nature of our industry has shifted — seemingly overnight — with artists forced to […]
My arts career during COVID-19: Sophie Rowell, concertmaster
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the entire nature of our industry has shifted — seemingly overnight — with artists forced to […]
After raising $80k for musicians, Melbourne Digital Concert Hall shines spotlight on orchestral performers
CONTENT COURTESY MELBOURNE DIGITAL CONCERT HALL CutCommon is an official Melbourne Digital Concert Hall media partner, which means we’ll be bringing you coverage of this […]
At home with Natalia Harvey, Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
BY DR EMMA SULLIVAN For most freelance musicians, there are few things more important than being busy. A full diary translates to peace of mind. […]