“The body works as a whole” when you play your instrument
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE I’ll be candid with you: I did not predict that an interview with a highly skilled pianist would turn into a conversation […]
September 2024
What’s behind the spate of arts leadership departures in Australia? Perhaps a mismatch of values
BY HEATHER L. ROBINSON, FLINDERS UNIVERSITY, THE CONVERSATION The past few months has seen the sudden departure of leadership from some of the country’s most […]
Shaping the landscape of Australian guitar music
BY MATT WITHERS With a new album Here & Now just released, and the Australian Music Composition Competition open for its 10th anniversary, guitarist Matt […]
Meet the first Australian composer to write for this magical string instrument
BY CUTCOMMON Earlier this year, we spoke to Andrew Rumsey — the musician who is introducing Australian players and listeners to the Veeh Harp. It’s […]
Why I’m no longer ticking the ‘emerging artist’ box
BY RACHEL BRUERVILLE Dear reader, I would like to officially announce, here in writing, that I have ‘emerged’ as an artist. Yep, from today onwards, […]
How Emma Sandall’s fertility journey inspired a bold new cabaret
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE When Emma Sandall read Sheila Heti’s bestselling book Motherhood, she resonated with its themes. Living in America, the writer and award-winning dancer […]
Australia could lead globally in protecting local music creators
CONTENT COURTESY APRA AMCOS Music industry bodies APRA AMCOS and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music Office (NATSIMO) welcome new draft AI regulations announced today by the Australian Government, […]