Monash University plans to cut its musicology subjects. Why does this matter?
BY PETER TREGEAR, PRINCIPAL FELLOW, UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE This article was first published in The Conversation. We’re sharing it with you because we think this […]
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New protocols for how you can use First Nations cultural and intellectual property
CONTENT COURTESY AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS The Australia Council has today released updated Protocols for using First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts. […]
Tim Minchin is “finding a balance between self-loathing and pride”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE It’s easy to become swept up in the momentum of your career. For arts industry practitioners, each day can be filled with […]
Tasmania’s major newspaper is axing its dedicated arts coverage
BY CUTCOMMON Back in 2018, Tasmania’s major newspaper The Mercury pulled back on its arts coverage. Its local critics — some having spent 15 years […]
First Nations music survey identifies strengths and challenges
CONTENT COURTESY AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS A new survey of First Nations musicians provides timely insights into the strengths, challenges, and needs of the First Nations music sector. How […]
EVENTS // Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival
CONTENT COURTESY SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S JAZZ FESTIVAL From October 30 to November 8, Sydney’s city clubs and venues will come alive with the sound of more […]
EVENTS // Jane Rutter & Giuseppe Zangari — Viva Italia! Life is Beautiful!
CONTENT COURTESY JANE RUTTER Friday 9 October at 8.30pm (AEDT): Jane Rutter & Giuseppe Zangari — Viva Italia! Life is Beautiful! A feel-good flute and […]
More than 70 musicians supported through new Melbourne Digital Concert Hall partnership
CONTENT COURTESY MELBOURNE DIGITAL CONCERT HALL The National Art School has joined Melbourne Digital Concert Hall as a presenting partner for a series of extraordinary […]
UNSTOPPABLE ARTISTS // Hamish Jamieson, cello
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE The Australian National Academy of Music finds itself in the middle of a unique COVID-19 situation: not only has it needed to […]
Bernadette Harvey reckons streaming has “returned chamber music to its birthplace”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Live streaming is at the forefront of the performing arts sector. During COVID-19, musicians have been forced to cancel physical concerts and […]