covid-19 and the arts

Survey finds people are considering leaving the Victorian music industry

February 14, 2021

CONTENT COURTESY VICTORIAN MUSIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE A new study looked at how the pandemic has impacted the Victorian music sector. It found that 58 per […]

This is how many Australians are still engaging in arts and culture during COVID-19

July 22, 2020

CONTENT COURTESY PATTERNMAKERS (HELMED BY AUSTRALIAN RESEARCHER TANDI PALMER WILLIAMS)/AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS Editor’s note: If you’re in Victoria or a high-risk area of […]

SNAP INTERVIEW // Melbourne Chamber Orchestra players talk about streaming

June 17, 2020

BY CUTCOMMON The musicians of the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra have already taken you home with them, thanks to double bassist Emma Sullivan who launched an […]

Why live stream? Because “it feels like our lives depend on it”

June 5, 2020

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 […]

My arts career during COVID-19: Sylvie Woods, classical voice

May 19, 2020

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the entire nature of our industry has shifted — seemingly overnight — with artists forced to […]

During COVID-19, the community is adopting its own creative voice – and it’s loud

May 18, 2020

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 […]

At home with William Hennessy, Melbourne Chamber Orchestra

May 11, 2020

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. […]

My arts career during COVID-19: Julia Fredersdorff, artistic director

May 4, 2020

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the entire nature of our industry has shifted — seemingly overnight — with artists forced to […]

Composing under lockdown: Audrey Ormella

May 3, 2020

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 […]