Paul Cutlan’s String Project launch their keenly anticipated second album Living. The program traces a narrative which traverses human life and its myriad experiences in compositions by Cutlan himself, Gary Daley, Jann Rutherford, John Coltrane and Jenna Cave. The planning of this album developed between the time of Australia’s catastrophic bushfires in January 2020, and […]
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Harp’s a Breeze Harmonica Workshops have designed a fantastic step-by-step online program teaching primary school students all over Australia how to play the harmonica! The tutorials are kept short at 15 minutes each, reducing too much screen time, yet the worksheets and extra learning devices provided between each tutorial ensure self-directed learning to be most effective throughout the month-long […]
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The City of Sydney are investigating planning changes to breathe new life into Oxford Street and to secure the area’s creative and cultural future. Planning rules can help support more cultural, creative, entertainment and late-night activities. Oxford Street is loved for its rich and varied cultural history. It is a sacred walking track of the […]
Sydney Craft Week is about celebrating creativity and the handmade in all its forms. This festival creates the opportunity for the whole community to engage with craft, experience the benefits of making, and purchase local handmade work. This year we have 115+ events at 60 venues throughout Sydney, including 56 workshops, 41 exhibitions, 9 talks and […]
Trudy Rosenwald is a psychologist from Mount Helena, Western Australia who has worked with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Ethiopia, Libya and Greece. Above: Trudy Rosenwald with a man and his baby son, both Médecins Sans Frontières patients, in Ethiopia. Ó MSF What led you to apply for a role with MSF? I’ve […]
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ISO MUSIC – Connecting with Music through Conservatorium Open Academy We all hear the stories about iso baking, knitting and gardening but iso music-making is taking off. We asked some of our students, August, Contemporary Vocal Studio and Steve from Soul Ensemble what they get out of Open Academy Music classes during COVID. Why did […]
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Jazz:NOW has rebooted to connect artists and audiences at a time when it’s most needed. Watch seven intimate performances with bonus vintage footage from iconic Australian artists in this exclusive digital season. Zela Margossian is joined by long time, multicultural collaborators to create an exotic, global musical journey. Her rich textures, tumbling polyrhythms and use […]
Audio-Technica Releases new AT- LP120xBT-USB Turntable with Bluetooth Sydney, 29 July – Following last year’s release of the USB version, Audio-Technica has now launched the Bluetooth version for its longest-running direct-drive turntable model. The newest member of the AT-LP120x series adds Bluetooth 5.0 technology for seamless connectivity to wireless speaker and headphones. This turntable features […]
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If you have a great idea that would benefit the local community but just need a kick-start to get it off the ground, the City of Sydney’s grants and sponsorships program may be able to help. Our grants and sponsorships may provide funding or another related benefit, such as a reduced or no rate for […]
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Nicholas Menner is an electrician from Goolwa, South Australia who worked with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Malawi in mid-2019. He was involved in constructing the new operating theatre and inpatient ward opened in Blantyre in December 2019 to begin surgical treatment for cancer patients. What led you to apply for a role […]
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“Find the Music in You!” WINTER IS COMING! The Conservatorium’s OPEN ACADEMY is all set for these chilly times with a great range of online classes as well as some of our practical classes back in the building. Our online classes are done in real time with tutor interaction, all in the comfort of your […]
As we adjust to differences in our lives that have been brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, many of us may be feeling anxious or losing sleep. The uncertainties that this pandemic has brought can be stressful, and it’s important to look after our mental health to make sure we are equipped to deal with […]
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