Challenging “a stereotype of feminine helplessness”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Content warning: This interview contains discussion of sexual assault and rape. The dominant man. The helpless woman. When it comes to the […]
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How to be a self-made artist
BY MIRANDA ILCHEF We would like to welcome Miranda in her first story as a CutCommon contributor. History is filled with artists who have […]
The musical theatre that questions your digital identity
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Another night at home, another night in front of their screens. Troy and Emma are on opposite sides of the city, […]
Composer Allison Wright on taking risks
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Head along to Dots+Loops this week and you’ll hear a new piece of music for chamber music and synthesiser. Wait – […]
The Nose hits it on the head
BY MYLES OAKEY The Nose Opera Australia Sydney Opera House, 21 February What’d you miss? Outrageous and audible sex scenes Tap-dancing facial appendages Farting […]
Three Australian composers discuss Homophonic!
BY LUCY RASH Now in its seventh year, Homophonic! has earned its (rainbow) stripes as a much-loved and ever-powerful annual showcase of both local […]
How do you find great music?
BY ANTONIA ZAPPIA Nothing beats that newly discovered melody or harmony you find while poring endlessly over late-night study. It is the instance of […]
Composer Secrets: Catherine Golden
BY SEAN BOTHA, COMPOSER Composer Secrets is our interview series from Sean Botha, whose vision is to build awareness of new Australian composition. These interviews are […]
How does an ensemble become financially sustainable?
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE How do ensembles achieve financial stability? This is the question we’ve put to Gemma Turvey, artistic director of the New Palm […]
Reflections on my US composition residency
BY LEWIS INGHAM It’s amazing (or perhaps a little depressing?) how quickly I’ve fallen back into my daily routine after spending a month in […]