australian music

Joseph Franklin has composed a horror concerto you can hear, watch, and eat

July 27, 2023

BY CUTCOMMON Joseph Franklin isn’t afraid to admit that today’s world is…well, worth being afraid of. As a global community, we face the horrors of […]

How conductors can help their audience feel “acknowledged and validated”

March 9, 2023

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled.It’s not uncommon for a conductor to present an outstanding performance of your […]

How you can give an “incredible confidence boost” to the artists you love

March 7, 2023

BY CUTCOMMON It’s easy enough to fall in love with a great piece of music, enjoy a live performance, or feel inspired by that music […]

Animal heartbeats and human breath share a story of the universe in Cosmic Time

November 3, 2022

BY CUTCOMMON Cosmic Time is a journey through the elements of the universe. Animal heartbeats, microtonal tubes, singing bowls, and human breath are just a […]

Beyond Binary is about “the lives and art of queer people being given visibility”

August 8, 2022

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE This month, Dreambox Collective is hoping to start a conversation that will boost Australia’s understanding of the needs of LGBTQIA+ communities. Beyond […]

You can now learn how to compose for didgeridoo with these free online workshops

August 2, 2022

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Australian composers can now access a locally produced workshop series that will teach them how to write music for didgeridoo. The Art […]

Where you can find a place of musical sanctuary this winter

June 27, 2022

BY LILY BRYANT A warm bath. An evening walk. A home-cooked meal. Calmness and comfort and safety. The word “sanctuary” conjures up any number of […]

Four decades on, Dulcie Holland’s “bloody good” piece for piano and strings will finally be heard

June 14, 2022

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Dulcie Holland’s Concertino for Piano and Strings — “pure pleasure for players and listeners”, as the composer described it — was written […]