Why the recorder is more than just a “school instrument”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Like many of us, Alicia Crossley first started learning the recorder at school when she was about six years old. Unlike […]
Women in Music
“We need to continue contributing to discussion on all areas of diversity in music” – Lisa Cheney
Corrina Bonshek brings new music to regional Australia
BY LEWIS INGHAM We would like to welcome Lewis Ingham in his first interview as a CutCommon contributor. Corrina Bonshek feels a responsibility to be an […]
Five things I’ve learnt about singing in Australia
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE UPDATE: On 8 September 2018, Zoe was officially named the winner of the 2018 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition. Congratulations, Zoe! […]
Luminescence: Harmony for women in music
BY LILLY HANNOCK AND AJ AMERICA Lilly, 21, and AJ, 22, help to bring the Luminescence Chamber Singers and its newly formed Children’s Choir […]
Overcoming self-doubt and ‘Impostor Syndrome’ in music
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE When Natalia Harvey, 25, attends her rehearsals for the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra, she’s the youngest player in the room. […]
Why our orchestra is almost all female
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE The Perth Symphony Orchestra is one of the most progressive of its kind in Australia. Of its 150+ employees, more than […]
Top advice from arts recruiter Patricia Powell-Hughes
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE What does a recruiting firm look for in the Australian music industry? We wanted to find out, so we asked Patricia […]
Powerhouse Lyn Williams awarded Don Banks
AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS/STEPHANIE ESLAKE Today marks International Women’s Day (it’s party time!). We’re excited to celebrate and respect women working hard across […]
It’s a man’s world? 10 Australian women who missed the memo
BY MADELINE ROYCROFT International Women’s Day is quickly becoming one of my favourite days of the year. March 8 is the date, and I’m […]
For the love of science and music
BY CALIDA TANG I’ve been playing music since I was quite young, learning violin, viola and some piano, and I have always participated in […]