Composing under lockdown: Jaret Choolun
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 […]
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At home with William Hennessy, Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
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. […]
A chat with Tim Kelly – the guy who live streams the Melbourne Digital Concert Hall
BY DR EMMA SULLIVAN CutCommon is an official media partner of the Melbourne Digital Concert Hall. We are also proud of our regular contributor Emma […]
My arts career during COVID-19: Julia Fredersdorff, artistic director
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the entire nature of our industry has shifted — seemingly overnight — with artists forced to […]
This bunch of outstanding Australian composers will host an all-original concert online
CURATED BY CHRISTOPHER HEALEY FOR CUTCOMMON The Australian Composers’ Concert 2020 was supposed to be performed for you live and in the physical world. But […]
As the Australian government abandons the arts, it’s time to make some noise
BY TIM HANNAH “In love and rage.” That phrase is a common sign-off amongst activists. It aptly summarises the fluctuations between compassion and frustration that […]
LIMITED TIME: Read CutCommon Print Issue #1 online
Editor’s note: Last year, we sent close to 3,000 copies of our inaugural print edition to arts events, universities, and music organisations across the nation. And […]
EOI: Be part of our inaugural PRINT launch!
We are going to PRINT. “What?!” That’s right. Things are gettin’ physical. Since 2014, the team behind CutCommon has been working hard to showcase emerging […]
CutCommon shortlisted for 2017 Classical:NEXT Innovation Award
The CutCommon team is thrilled to be shortlisted for the Classical:NEXT 2017 Innovation Award! CutCommon appears as one of 10 finalists who have been selected […]
CutCommon founder wins Young Citizen of the Year award
CutCommon founding editor Stephanie Eslake has been named the City of Hobart Australia Day 2017 Young Citizen of the Year. The award was given in […]