Why live stream? Because “it feels like our lives depend on it”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Through the generosity of its major arts patron, The Michael Aquilina Chamber Music Festival and Gala Series have provided a base income […]
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Giving it away for free — why the performing arts risks making the same mistake newspapers did
BY CAITLIN VINCENT, UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE This story was first published in The Conversation, and we think it’s important enough for you to know about. […]
Greg Hocking is literally providing a platform to help musicians survive during COVID-19
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE The Melbourne Digital Concert Hall takes its name from the medium. It live streams performances of Australian classical musicians, so you can […]
At home with Matthew Laing, 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. […]
Gifting an income to orchestral musicians “makes my heart feel lighter”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE If your heart hasn’t already started to burst from the generosity of the Melbourne Digital Concert Hall, this story will probably tip […]
During COVID-19, the community is adopting its own creative voice – and it’s loud
BY CHANTAL NGUYEN The first thing to go was the sound of planes. My suburb, an unassuming huddle of Victorian workers’ cottages, lay ordinarily under […]
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, […]
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 […]
UNSTOPPABLE ARTISTS // Virginia Taylor, flute
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 […]
My arts career during COVID-19: Lloyd Van’t Hoff, Arcadia Winds
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the entire nature of our industry has shifted — seemingly overnight — with artists forced to […]