Women in Music

“We need to continue contributing to discussion on all areas of diversity in music” – Lisa Cheney

Why the recorder is more than just a “school instrument”

May 3, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Like many of us, Alicia Crossley first started learning the recorder at school when she was about six years old. Unlike […]

Corrina Bonshek brings new music to regional Australia

April 1, 2017

BY LEWIS INGHAM We would like to welcome Lewis Ingham in his first interview as a CutCommon contributor. Corrina Bonshek feels a responsibility to be an […]

Five things I’ve learnt about singing in Australia

March 28, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE UPDATE: On 8 September 2018, Zoe was officially named the winner of the 2018 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition. Congratulations, Zoe! […]

Luminescence: Harmony for women in music

March 22, 2017

BY LILLY HANNOCK AND AJ AMERICA Lilly, 21, and AJ, 22, help to bring the Luminescence Chamber Singers and its newly formed Children’s Choir […]

Overcoming self-doubt and ‘Impostor Syndrome’ in music

March 18, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE When Natalia Harvey, 25, attends her rehearsals for the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra, she’s the youngest player in the room. […]

Why our orchestra is almost all female

March 13, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE The Perth Symphony Orchestra is one of the most progressive of its kind in Australia. Of its 150+ employees, more than […]

Top advice from arts recruiter Patricia Powell-Hughes

March 13, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE What does a recruiting firm look for in the Australian music industry? We wanted to find out, so we asked Patricia […]

Powerhouse Lyn Williams awarded Don Banks

March 7, 2017

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS/STEPHANIE ESLAKE Today marks International Women’s Day (it’s party time!). We’re excited to celebrate and respect women working hard across […]