Ukrainian-born “bad boy of ballet” Sergei Polunin became the Royal Ballet’s youngest ever principal dancer at age 19. But two years later — at the height of his success — he walked away from it all, resolving to give up dance entirely. Steven Cantor’s Dancer tracks the life of this iconoclastic virtuoso, from his prodigal […]
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Steve Barry Quartet at Foundry 616
Winner of the Bell Award for Young Australian Jazz Artist of the Year pianist Steve Barry premiers a new suite of music for quartet on the 29th November at Foundry 616 – the fruit of the final year of his PhD in composition at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Synthessing a lyrical melodicism with an […]
Celebrate Moore Park’s 150th Birthday
On Saturday 10 December, Moore Park is turning 150 and you’re invited to celebrate this historic milestone at a free family event from 10am to 3pm. Over 70 organisations associated with Moore Park’s rich cultural and sporting past will come together on the day to celebrate the fantastic history of Moore Park – the green […]
William Street Live/Work Space Program
Six one-bedroom apartments at 113-115 William Street, Darlinghurst will provide subsidised accommodation and workspace for creative professionals in central Sydney through the City of Sydney’s Creative Space program. Those properties are suited to artists and others working in creative industries. Putting these buildings to use, the City of Sydney offers a number of programs that help people and […]
Frances Madden and Band at Foundry 616
Frances Madden will perform at Foundry 616 as part of her eight piece band for their last performance for 2016 on the 10th December. Describe by ABC Jazz’s Mal Stanley as a talented young vocalist and pianist and ‘one to watch’, France is one of the classiest young performers Australia has produced in recent times. […]
Moana Raises the Sails to Help Support Children’s Hospitals
The new animated adventure from Walt Disney Animation Studios’, Moana, will make its big-screen debut on Sunday, 4 December 2016 at 55 selected Event, Greater Union, BCC and GU Film House Cinema locations nationwide in an exclusive advance screening to help raise money for children’s hospitals around Australia. Thanks to a partnership between entertainment […]
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The Tenant – Film Review
From 1st to 7th December, Palace Cinemas in association with the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) will present a touring film season dedicated to the oeuvre of the famous Franco-Polish director Roman Polanski. Called ROMAN : 10 X Polanski, this event will features the diffusion of ten key films of the director, including […]
Maggie Gerrand presents Bebel Gilberto
As one of Brazil’s top-selling artists and with multiple Grammy nominations, world-renowned singer-songwriter Bebel Gilberto has captivated fans and earned critical acclaim worldwide as the torchbearer of Brazil’s Bossa Nova tradition. She is the daughter of Brazilian music icon João Gilberto, one of the artists to first establish the genre of Bossa Nova in the […]
Paul Cutlan’s String Project at the Paddington Uniting Church
Paul Cutlan’s String Project will present material from their highly acclaimed album Across the Top, alongside new material featuring special guest Gary Daley on piano. Across the Top is an extended suite inspired by Cutlan’s experiences travelling through the Kimberley region of North-West Australia. The music draws together many styles close to Paul’s heart, including […]
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Tim Rollinson Album Launch “Nitty Gritty”
On the 22nd of November, Tom Rollinson will launch his new album Nitty Gritty featuring TIM ROLLINSON – guitar and six string banjo ALEXANDER HEWETSON – bass SHANNON STITT – Rhodes, Wurli, Hammond, Synths NIC CECIRE – drums and percussion Over the years, guitarist Tim Rollinson has been associated with some outstanding recording projects, not only […]
Chasing The Moon – A Sydney Gipsy Jazz Band
Sydney gypsy jazz band, Chasing the Moon plays the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli with an energy and commitment that’s reminiscent of the great jazz of days gone by. The exuberant and romantic sounds of jazz manouche are blended with classic American swing and south of the border Latin to create an engaging and […]
2016 Moran Prize Winners Announced
The winners of the prestigious Doug Moran Portrait Prize and the Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize have been revealed at Juniper Hall in Paddington. Rewarding the best Australian artists, the Moran Prize is believed to be the world’s most valuable portrait prize. The winner of the 2016 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize is Megan Seres, for Scarlett […]