Italian Collection of the Chau Chak Wing Museum

Arts Wednesday continues our exploration of the Nicholson Collection at the Universty of Sydney’s Chau Chak Wing Museum.  Once again we are fortunate enough to meet with Archeologist and Assistant Curator, Candace Richards. This time Candace takes us on an amazing journey through the Museum’s ancient Italian Collection. The collection dates back to c.1000 B.C., beginning […]

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THE PARTY is coming to Newcastle

After taking Adelaide Fringe by storm, the new five-star production THE PARTY by creators of Blanc de Blanc, The Purple Rabbit and LIMBO is heading to Newcastle from 30th March The perfect festival celebration comes to Newcastle in March: Unbelievably talented international circus artists, great music, extravagant costumes, and an escalating energy within a theatre […]

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Review: Idris Murphy ‘Backblocks’ at S.H. Ervin Gallery

Idris Murphy. Backblocks. Survey exhibition of works. S. H. Ervin Gallery. On now until Sunday, 26 March, 2023. Reviewed by Anthony Frater (Arts Wednesday) Idris Murphy was born in Sydney in 1949 and graduated from Sydney’s National Art School in 1971. After receiving a  succession of awards culminating in the Australian Arts Council Special Travel Scholarship […]

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The Three Seas begins 15-show tour on March 17

The Three Seas, the cross-cultural ensemble, is starting an Australian tour on March 17 till April 15 and are playing 15 shows in a variety of venues from concert halls to intimate clubs. Their first show will take place at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music in Wollongong. They will perform at Riverside Theatres in Parramatta […]

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OPEN ACADEMY at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music

From May 1, The OPEN ACADEMY at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music offers an 8 week short course program with different classes from songwriting to music technology  Autumn term is now open for enrolment for the OPEN ACADEMY ‘S short course program at the Sydney Conservatorium of music with many different courses to choose from! […]

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Review: Pictures at an Exhibition by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

March 11, 2023 was a special night.  Attending a performance by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at Concert Hall in the Sydney Opera House is a one-of-a-kind experience and it’s something that should be on everyone’s bucket list. They are one of the biggest orchestras in the world, performing in one of the most iconic global […]

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WOMADelaide 2023 sees record crowd after three-year hiatus

WOMADelaide returned to the South Australia capital for the first time in three years from March 10 to 13 and was a record-breaking festival. Over 110,000 people attended throughout the weekend and there was a record number of first-time attendees. Also 50% of advance sales were by interstate visitors to South Australia. The program saw […]

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Catherine Alcorn – The Divine Miss Bette

LIVE ON STAGE AT DARLINGHURST THEATRE COMPANY March 29 – April 1, 2023 TICKETS ON SALE NOW Multiple award-winner and entertainer Catherine Alcorn returns as the legendary Bette Midler in this joyous music and comedy event – hot on the heels of Sydney World Pride. Backed by a sizzling live band and dancers Alcorn belts, teases […]

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Take One Conversations: Georgia Knight and Rediscovering a Resilient Vulnerability.

Play Conversation Here: Georgia Knight searches within her music for an embarrassing, explicit, and vulnerable existence. She is the proverbial artistic progeny of PJ Harvey, Kate Bush, and Joan Didion. Like her music, Georgia is raw, honest, gentle, and connected strongly with her sense of self. She has reconciled with the inner sacrifices needed for […]

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Ten Part Invention celebrate John Pochée

Please join us to celebrate the memory of this truly great musician, John Pochée at The Great Club in Marrickville Formed in 1986 to be a flexible medium for Australian jazz composers and improvisers, Ten Part Invention quickly became renowned for their colourful, thrilling and adventurous performances. In this concert, Ten Part Invention will honour […]

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WOMADelaide returns to South Australia this weekend

Adelaide has always been known for hosting vibrant festivals. In 1992, WOMAD (A World of Music, Arts & Dance) was introduced in the South Australia capital during the joint venture between the Adelaide Festival of Arts and the UK-based WOMAD organization. The festival officially became known as WOMADelaide in 1993 and has turned into a […]

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