Cyrus Meurant on composing and collaboration during COVID
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Cyrus Meurant hasn’t stopped composing since the pandemic began. While performances of his work have been impacted by concert cancellations, Cyrus has […]
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The Australian music industry has a bullying and harassment problem
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE So you know, this story discusses topics surrounding bullying, sexual harassment, and assault. For mental health support, contact your GP, call the […]
Australian video game composers are getting their moment in the spotlight
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE We all love music that tells a story. Whether composed for an opera or ballet, we soak up the passion and tragedy […]
How to Strike a Chord with your chamber ensemble
BY LILY BRYANT Picture yourself at 6, or 8, or 10 years old. You’ve been crammed into the school hall with your fellow students, and […]
Making music for regional communities “is a responsibility of any Australian artist”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Alexander Voltz is based in Brisbane — a city boasting well over 2 million inhabitants. But the composer has found new inspiration […]
Julius Schwing is creating new guitar techniques from his Bruny Island studio
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Living in Tasmania carries with it a feeling of remoteness. We are far away from the place we call “the mainland”, yet […]
How to compose a jump scare, and other creepy tales
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Something doesn’t feel right. Your heartbeat quickens, and your muscles tense. You raise your hands in front of your eyes, peaking through […]
Eisteddfods are essential to young musicians – even in a pandemic
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE A memory. I am 14 years old, and have entered into the local eisteddfod. I’ve been learning the piece for months — […]
The beautiful story of how your violin is made
BY JESSIE WANG, LEAD WRITER (COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL AWARENESS) If you’re a string player, have you ever wondered how your instrument is made? Sure, you […]
Rachelle Durkin was “creeped out” by this scary opera — and she sings the lead
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE We all know what it feels like to lose a little sleep. Whether we’re excited about a big commitment, or worried we’ll […]