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Soprano Amanda Windred appears in Melbourne Opera’s centenary tribute to Dame Joan Sutherland with Verdi’s Il Trovatore at the Athenaeum Theatre. Performing the role of Ines, she joins an acclaimed cast in a production honouring Sutherland’s legacy and her celebrated history with the opera. Performances run on 23, 26, 28 and 30 August, offering audiences a chance to experience one of Verdi’s most dramatic works in a staging shaped by director Matthew Barclay and conductor Raymond Lawrence.
https://scenestr.com.au/arts/melbourne-opera-presents-il-trovatore-in-celebration-of-dame-joan-sutherland-s-centenary-20260803
https://www.broadwayworld.com/australia-melbourne/regional/Il-Trovatore-4396482
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Creative Director and acting CEO of Melbourne Fringe, Danny Delahunty leads the 2026 festival running from 29 September to 18 October. This year’s program encourages audiences to “Turn Towards the Heat,” spotlighting experimental works across Deadly Fringe, Radical Access, Passport, XS, and Design Fringe, which marks its 40th year. The Opening Night Gala at the Capitol Theatre sets the tone with high‑energy performances and a preview of the season ahead. Festival hubs at Trades Hall and Meat Market will once again anchor the citywide celebration, with additional installations and regional programming expanding the festival’s reach.
https://www.melbournefringe.com.au/
https://scenestr.com.au/arts/melbourne-fringe-2026-programme-20260807
Turn Towards the Heat – Melbourne Fringe Festival reveals 2026 Program
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As a key figure behind The Pride Fund, Mark Debeljak helps steer initiatives that build long-term financial sustainability and legacy for LGBTIQ+ communities. His collaboration with the Melba Opera Trust brings operatic excellence to the Victorian Pride Centre, where a special fundraising concert takes place on 27 August. This evening of performances supports the Pride Fund’s Rooftop Pavilion Campaign and showcases emerging opera talent nurtured under the Melba Opera Trust, an organisation carrying forward Dame Nellie Melba’s vision for developing exceptional Australian singers. Audiences can attend the event at the Pride Centre’s Forum space in St Kilda.
https://events.humanitix.com/melba-opera-vpc-aug-26
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Marnie Mills brings her monthly comedy-and-conversation format to Pride of Footscray with On the Couch with Marnie Mills. The night blends stand-up sets from three guest comedians followed by an informal interview segment, all staged within one of Melbourne’s most celebrated queer performance venues. The next edition takes place on 21 August, offering audiences a lively mix of humour, personality, and community connection.
https://prideofourfootscray.bar/events
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Francois Jacobs joins Sunday Arts to reflect on discovering the show, the path that led him to packaging the weekly episodes for the podcast, and why the work resonates so strongly with him and the queer community.
He speaks about the excitement of stepping into roles that amplify community voices and strengthen accessibility. His conversation highlights how the podcast became both a creative outlet and a connective thread within Melbourne’s arts and queer circles, underscoring the value of inclusive storytelling. Audiences can follow Francois’s advocacy work through Blind Citizens Australia.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/francois-jacobs/
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Visual artist Jo Lane shares the story behind About Face, her master’s presentation first shown in London and now exhibited in Melbourne for the very first time. Opening Wednesday 5 August and continuing through the end of the month, the exhibition finds its home at Dawn & Mabel’s wine bar, 83 Acland Street, St Kilda. Lane’s broader practice has recently included works exploring desire, botanical forms, and the tension between natural environments and domestic spaces, reflecting her ongoing interest in female artists across eras and the fragility of biodiversity. Visitors can experience About Face in an intimate setting that has become known for hosting art, music and community‑driven cultural events.
https://jolane.com/
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Writer and director Stuart Bruce guides listeners into the world of The Sacrifice of Farinelli, Subverse Theatre’s immersive new production inspired by the extraordinary life of Carlo Broschi, better known as Farinelli. Running 13–29 August at Bluestone Church Arts Space in Footscray, the premiere season blends baroque music, contemporary sound design, live violin, physical theatre and cutting‑edge immersive technology. Bruce’s vision invites audiences to confront themes of ambition, identity and the cost of artistic perfection. With evening performances Wednesday to Saturday and matinees on select Sundays, this three‑week season offers Melbourne audiences a rare chance to experience a richly imagined 18th‑century opera world reinterpreted for today. [Broadway World](
https://www.broadwayworld.com/australia-melbourne/article/THE-SACRIFICE-OF-FARINELLI-to-Make-World-Premiere-With-Subverse-Theatre-in-Melbourne-20260708
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Show host David Hunt opens the program with a look at the newly announced expanded editions of The Beatles’ Rubber Soul, arriving 2 October 2026. The release brings fresh stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes, the original mono master, the Capitol US album version, and a wealth of previously unreleased session recordings and home demos. Fans can expect formats ranging from single‑disc editions to 4CD and 5LP super deluxe sets, each accompanied by an 88‑page hardbound book. It’s a momentous revisit of a landmark 1965 album, offering listeners a deeper window into the band’s creative evolution. Audiences can explore the full suite of formats when they become available for pre‑order and later in stores on 2 October.
The Beatles announce Rubber Soul expanded reissues
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Producer Anton Berezin, director Therèsa Borg and actor Julian Weeks are among the creative forces behind the world premiere of The Ballad of Dan O’Malley, a gripping new Australian play staged at Theatre Works’ Explosives Factory in St Kilda. Running from 12 to 22 August, the production dives into the true‑to‑life football scandal that shook the AFL, with Weeks appearing in a strong ensemble cast. Audiences can experience this premiere season at the Explosives Factory, rear 67 Inkerman Street, during its ten‑day run.
Cast announced for the world premiere season of The Ballad of Dan O’Malley: A Football Tragedy
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The transcendent vocalist Mama Alto joins Moira Finucane’s Dance Palace, the month‑long celebration reopening Luna Park’s restored Luna Palace. Running from 20 August to 12 September, the festival brings together more than 30 artists across cabaret, music, burlesque and live art. Mama Alto’s luminous presence forms part of this exuberant program, with performances unfolding every Thursday to Saturday inside the newly revitalised Luna Palace at Luna Park Melbourne.
Dance Palace
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Artistic director and producer Dianne Toulson prepares to farewell Theatre Works after eight transformative years at the helm. Her leadership has reshaped the organisation into a thriving multi‑venue precinct, delivering record box‑office results and expansive programming. As she steps down in July 2026, this moment marks a heartfelt thank‑you to her stewardship and the community she has championed. Audiences can continue to experience her final curated season across Theatre Works’ venues throughout 2026.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/australia-melbourne/article/Theatre-Works-Executive-Director-Dianne-Toulson-Announces-Planned-Departure-20251207
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Creator, performer and producer Syd Brisbane joins Bloomshed’s re‑imagining of George Orwell’s Animal Farm, a sharply satirical and high‑energy adaptation landing at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio from 12 to 22 August. Brisbane appears as part of the ensemble bringing this politically charged, confetti‑strewn rework to life, with the production reframing Orwell’s allegory through an Australian lens. Audiences can catch the show at the Fairfax Studio during its limited August run.
https://www.bloomshed.org/animal-farm-1
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As resident director of SIX the Musical, Sharon Millerchip guides the Australian company through its latest Melbourne season, now in full swing at the Comedy Theatre. The production has returned with a refreshed cast and a surge of audience enthusiasm, following its official opening this week and continuing through to 4 October. Audiences can experience the pop‑powered retelling of the six wives of Henry VIII at the Comedy Theatre before the show heads to Sydney and Brisbane later in the year.
https://www.aussietheatre.com.au/news/six-the-musical-has-arrived-in-melbourne/
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Conductor Simon Holt discusses Victorian Opera’s revival of Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly: The Musical, a work returning to the stage with refreshed orchestrations and a contemporary staging approach. He reflects on bringing new musical detail to a long‑dormant Australian story.
The production is presented at Union Theatre, University of Melbourne, on 24 and 25 July.
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The team chats with Hayden Green, founder and creative director of Hear My Eyes, and Michael Cavanagh, musician.
They preview their re‑scoring of Christopher Nolan’s Memento, presenting a newly composed percussive interpretation performed live with the film. Their collaboration has generated strong interest, particularly among audiences who follow Hear My Eyes’ inventive film‑music projects.
This event is scheduled for Hamer Hall on 8 and 9 August as part of MIFF.
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https://joy.org.au/sundayarts/wp-content/uploads/sites/276/2026/07/Andrew-G-–-July-19th-2026.mp3Andrew G examines the shifting identity of Melbourne’s independent theatre scene, expanding on his view that “Indie Theatre Is No Longer Just for Theatre People.” Drawing on recent discussions from his Showtime podcast, he highlights the creators redefining the city’s cultural landscape.
Andrew G is a theatre producer with AG Theatre and the host of Showtime podcast. New episodes of Showtime are released weekly across major podcast platforms.
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Playwright Joanna Murray‑Smith shares insights into her new adaptation of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya for Melbourne Theatre Company. She speaks about re‑shaping the emotional core of the play for contemporary audiences and working with a strong ensemble cast.
Performances commence at the Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne, from 25 July and continue through August.
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Actor Terence Crawford reflects on portraying “Neil Diamond – Now” in the Australian debut of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. He discusses stepping into the life of a music icon and bringing the show’s Broadway momentum to Melbourne.
The production begins its Australian run at the Princess Theatre from 5 August.
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Anne Murphy explores three titles shaping mid‑year cinema conversations: the expansive Odyssey, the character‑centred biopic Tenor: My Name is Pati, and the intimate drama The Birthday Trip. She highlights how each film has been landing with audiences and why these stories have stood out in recent months.
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Performance icon Moira Finucane returns with Dance Palace, a gloriously chaotic celebration promising “hot divas, hot chips, all sauce.” Moira talks about the show’s playful spirit, its connection to St Kilda’s performance history, and the immersive, joy‑driven experience she’s crafting for audiences.
The Palace opens its doors at Linda Park, St Kilda, with performances running 6–29 August 2026.
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Choreographer Stephanie Lake joins us to discuss VISTA, her striking new collaboration with fashion label Alpha60. She shares how movement and design intertwine in this project, and how the partnership has shaped a work that blurs the line between dance performance and sculptural fashion.
VISTA premieres at Malthouse Theatre and will be running from 22 July to 1 August 2026.
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Director Tyran Parke and actor Helen Dallimore sit down with us to unpack their upcoming staging of Grey Gardens at Forty Five Downstairs. They delve into the eccentric world of the Beales, the show’s cult legacy, and the creative challenge of balancing humour, tragedy and spectacle in this beloved musical.
Audiences can step into the world of Little Edie and Big Edie at Forty Five Downstairs from 17 July to 2 August 2026.
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Musical theatre dynamo Bobby Fox drops in to share the energy behind Jersey Forever, his new celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Bobby reflects on his long history with Jersey Boys, the vocal demands of the catalogue, and why audiences never tire of these harmonies.
Fans can catch Jersey Forever when it hits the Palais Theatre, St Kilda, for one night only on 7 August 2026.
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Artist Lisa Anderson joins us to talk about Shared Ground, the expansive survey exhibition featuring 15 Shakespeare Grove artists‑in‑residence. She walks us through her own practice and the creative ecosystem that thrives inside the St Kilda studios — a mix of painting, sculpture, installation, ceramics, digital media, fashion and jewellery that reflects the diversity of Melbourne’s independent arts scene.
The exhibition is currently on display at Carlisle Street Arts Space, 99a Carlisle St, St Kilda, and runs through 24 July 2026
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Curator Anita Kirpalani from the National Gallery of Victoria joins us to discuss Mercy, a major new exhibition by acclaimed Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson. Known for his expansive video installations, durational performance works and looping musical compositions, Kjartansson uses repetition, melancholy and humour to probe the emotional undercurrents of contemporary life. Mercy brings together recent and newly commissioned works that explore longing, devotion and the fragile beauty found in endurance. Presented at the NGV and running until 4 October.
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Playwright Shane Woon joins us to explore Rabbit & Watson, his inventive new work premiering at Darebin Arts Speakeasy. Staged at the Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre, 189 High Street, Northcote, and running 15–26 July , the play brings together Rabbit — a Chinese deity — and Watson, an AFL player, in an unexpected meeting that cracks open questions of masculinity, sporting culture and the complexities of coming out. Blending myth, humour and emotional truth, Rabbit & Watson uses the collision of these two worlds to examine how identity is shaped, hidden and revealed.
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Curator Sophie Prince from the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) joins us to unpack I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry, a resonant group exhibition that reframes loneliness not as a private emotion but as one of the defining experiences of contemporary life. From social fragmentation to the quiet spaces where connection falters, Sophie guides us through the artists, ideas and curatorial threads shaping this timely exhibition, on at 111 Sturt Street, Southbank until 30 August.
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In this episode, we catch up with Ruby Boukabou — journalist, author, tour guide, performer and photographer — for a lively phone interview about her new exhibition based on her book, The Movie Lover’s Guide to Paris which will be at Dawn & Mabel’s wine bar at 83 Acland Street, St Kilda. Ruby shares stories of Parisian culture, romance, wanderlust and the art of guiding travellers through the city’s hidden corners. The exhibition opens on Wednesday 8 July for a four‑week season.
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Melbourne Arts Precinct curator Julia Murphy joins us to explore The Measured Garden, a new exhibition at the Ian Potter Museum of Art in Parkville that brings art, ecology and science into vivid conversation. Featuring works by Keg de Souza and Francis Camody, the exhibition examines how we measure, map and make meaning from the living world around us. The exhibition runs 10 July – 6 September.
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Anne Murphy is back with her fortnightly movie reviews. This week she reviews The Last Resort, The Invite, and First Light.
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The team chats with Miranda Hill, founder and artistic director of Homophonic!, a vibrant collective of chamber musicians and queer artists dedicated to showcasing new Australian music. Joining her is Niki Johnson, an acclaimed percussionist known for her boundary‑pushing performance practice and deep commitment to commissioning new work.
They dive into the Homophonic Pride Prize — a groundbreaking initiative inviting LGBTQIA+ Australian composers to create a brand‑new piece written specifically for Niki.
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The team chats with producer Andrew G about his latest show called Bring it On…the musical. It will be on at the National Theatre St Kilda from 11 to 26 July. Tickets at booktickets.com.au
Andrew G (born Andrew Gyopar) is a Melbourne-based theatre producer, creative director, and promoter. He is the founder of AG Theatre and Theatrical Inc, and also hosts the industry podcast SHOWTIME with Andrew G.
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In this episode, the team sits down with Mario Maccarone, co-owner of the iconic Mario’s Café, and Andrew Browne, renowned artist and curator of the exhibition 40 Artists 40 Years. Together, they explore the café’s deep roots in Fitzroy’s creative scene, the stories behind the new exhibition, and how four decades of art, culture, and community have shaped one of Melbourne’s most beloved neighbourhood institutions.
Venue: Mario’s Café — 303 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
On now until 20 July.
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Ruth Oakley is the head of programming at the Monash Uni Performing Arts Centre
She chats with the team about the Family Fiesta, a 4-day children’s festival that runs every year over the June-July school holiday. This year’s edition is on at the Monash Uni Clayton campus 1-4 July, and full program details are available at https://mpac.monash.edu/name –
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In this episode, we sit down with Chris Mitchell — Artistic Director and Producer at Spiegel Haus — and Henry Fosters Purcell, a proud Narungga, Wotjobaluk and Barkindji creative, cultural producer and community advocate. Together, they’re shaping Ganawarra: Deep Winter Rooftop Gathering, a free NAIDOC Week celebration bringing music, art and community to the heart of Melbourne.
They walk us through the vision behind Ganawarra — an immersive evening of live music, DJs, visual art and projection installations — all while raising funds for the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA). The celebration begins with the NAIDOC march at 5pm on Friday, July 10th, before everyone heads to the Golden Square Car Park rooftop on Lonsdale Street for a night of culture, connection and winter warmth.
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In this episode, artists Dr Paola Balla and Rosie Kalina explore A Bit Thing, a deeply personal work in which art, family, culture, and daily life merge seamlessly. They discuss how the exhibition transforms the home into the exhibition space, inviting audiences to step inside an intimate, living environment.
A Bit Thing is presented at Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall until the 18th of July.
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Humphrey Clegg, Director and CEO of Geelong Gallery, joins the team to discuss the Gallery’s current exhibition, Discovering the Impressionists. The exhibition explores the pivotal role of art dealer Paul Durand‑Ruel and uncovers the untold story behind the world’s most beloved art movement. On display until 11
October.
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Ruth Picker is the composer of the song Tailors. In this episode, Ruth joins the team to talk about her new single,
Fall From Grace, featuring Canadian vocalist Liam Isaac.
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The team chats with Anna Cordingley set & costume designer for Victorian Opera’s The Coronation of Pooea, It’s on at Palais Theatre in St Kilda until 4 July.
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The team chats with Xanthea O’Connor about the Next Chapter program at the Wheeler Centre. It’s a landmark writing programme which elevates untold stories & with 10 writers each winning $15,000.00, applications close 31 July.
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Ana Corbett is the producer & co-founder of the UPU Collective. The team speaks with Ana about the upcoming performance on the 4th of September as part of the inaugural Kindred People First Nations Festival at the Monash University performing arts centre.
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Anne Murphy is back with her fortnightly movie reviews. This week she reviews The Musicians, Toy Story 5, and Disclosure Day.
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This week’s episode is our special Radiothon edition, featuring four influential voices from across the arts — each reflecting on the role of art, community, and why Sunday Arts Magazine remains a vital platform for Australia’s creative sector.
Joanna Murray‑Smith AM — Internationally acclaimed playwright, screenwriter, novelist, librettist and columnist.
Myles Russell‑Cook — Artistic Director & CEO of the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA).
Dianne Toulson — Arts producer and cultural leader with more than 30 years’ experience across major organisations and festivals.
Gerard O’Connor — Melbourne‑based fine art photographer and filmmaker, renowned for his highly detailed, constructed photographic tableaux and long‑standing creative partnership with stylist and set designer Marc Wasiak.
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David chats with Dinno Dimitriadis, co-creator & director of House of Rot, starring Paul Capsis & Adam Noviello. This theatrical cabaret is playing in the Merlyn at Malthouse theatre from 18-20 June.
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David chats with Dax Carnay-Hanrahan about their show called MR BIG aka Tatay, A Transwoman and That Tiring Tune!
FortyFive Downstairs. It will be on from 24 June to 5 July.
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David chats with Renee Palmer, director & Christina Corrigan actor about the upcoming season of Between The Lines – The James Joyce/Groucho Marx Letters at fortyfivedownstairs.
Running for five performances only, 17-21 June, the 2026 Bloomsday in Melbourne season is directed by Renee Palmer and features an ensemble of much-lauded local talent, including Seon Williams, Christina Costigan, Scott Middleton, Tref Gare, and Shannon Woollard.
Further information and media resources are available online at: www.sassyred.com.au/media-resources/between-the-lines-the-james-joyce-groucho-marx-letters-bloomsday-in-melbourne/
The ticketing link is: www.fortyfivedownstairs.com/event/between-the-lines-the-james-joyce-groucho-marx-letters/
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David chats with Gary Abrahams, Director of the Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s 2026 production of Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl.
Eurydice — a modern, poetic reimagining of the Orpheus myth — at fortyfivedownstairs, running until 14 June.
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Anne Murphy is back with her fortnightly movie reviews. This week she reviews H is for Hawk, The North, & The Christophers.
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The team chats with Andy & Kat about the Linocut Workshop, Pride Month.
June is Pride Month! And they are running a special linocut workshop dedicated to the LGBTQIA+ Community. This workshop will focus on Stonewall and Resistance within the queer community over the years, and will provide a creative, interactive space for queer community members to express themselves through this technique.
The workshop is on Saturday the 20th at the Austramax Studio at 151-153 Melville Rd, Brunswick West.
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Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre presents the Australian premiere of Anna X, a razor-sharp, high-octane satire inspired by the true story of infamous socialite-con artist Anna Delvey. Today, the team chats with actor Becca Galvin who plays the lead role.
Anna X was a hit at the West End, and is now on at the Red Stitch theatre, Chapel St, St Kilda until 21 June.
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The team chats with artist Kent Morris about his exhibition called Flower Power that opens on the 3rd of June at the Vivienne Anderson Gallery, 284 St Kilda Rd, St Kilda.
He also has an immersive installation as part of the Rising Festival at City Square till 8 June.
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The team chats with James Shutt, programmer for the St Kilda Film Festival.
Running from 4–14 June, this year’s festival will present its most diverse program to date, featuring almost 200 short films selected from a record number of submissions. Presented by the City of Port Phillip, the festival will once again transform St Kilda into a vibrant hub for filmmakers and audiences, with screenings and events across iconic venues including the Palais Theatre, Astor Theatre, Victorian Pride Centre and St Kilda Town Hall. More info at https://www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au/
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s extraordinary life story has until now been overshadowed by attention on her debut novel My Brilliant Career and the literary awards that carry her name- the Miles Franklin Award and The Stella Prize.
Jacquie O’Brien from Respect Victoria about the campaign which is a direct response to the rising tide of transphobia and transmisogyny - a love letter to trans and gender diverse people reminding them that community, safety and allyship are the path to change.You can see the campaign here: https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/campaigns/love-you-queerlyAnd all the campaign videos here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdwTxEd1PtY9jxblCWJzqgTUFFeDR7SqX
The Sunday Arts Magazine team chats with Ross & Chris from Brighton Grammar
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Enjoy this absorbing episode of Sunday Arts Magazine with special guest, award-winning Sally McKenzie. Sydney-born playwright, performer, director and screenwriter Sally McKenzie chats to Sunday Arts about the captivating play, WAY: a dynamic, fast-paced journey into homelessness.
Sally has been passionate about the arts since her teen years. In this episode she speaks about her background, qualifications and extensive career within the arts industry.
Hear about Sally’s involvement with Australia’s prestigious NIDA, her documentary and why she wrote it. Learn about the play WAY. What is WAY about? Hear how Sally differentiates screen writing and writing plays, and why she believes both are different.
WAY is staging at Fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne, until 12th May.
Form more information, visit https://www.fortyfivedownstairs.com/event/way(bookings can be made online through this site.)
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Two very special guests, David Youings and Return guest Jennifer Vuletic, chat to Sunday Arts Magazine about the play The Grinning Man.
David Youings, Music Director, has been passionate about music since a very young age. Not only is he a music director, he is a talented pianist, pit musician, conductor and composer. Based in Melbourne, he is also a vocal coach, music engraver/copyist and keyboard programmer.
Jennifer Vuletic graduated from NIDA in 1984. She is an Australian theatre actor and voice over artist with an extensive acting career in Australia and in England.
Learn about David and Jennifer’s backgrounds and talents. Hear about the award-winning musical The Grinning Man, a play based on the novel The Man Who Laughs by globally celebrated author, Victor Hugo.
The Grinning Man is currently staging at The Alex Theatre in St Kilda, Melbourne until 19th May.
For more information visit https;//www.davidyouings.com/about
http://https;//www.davidyouings.com/about
https://www.melbournetheatrecalendar.com.au/event/the-grinning-man
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Meet the person behind the captivating Male//Chair exhibition when photographer Garrie Maguire returns to Sunday Arts Magazine.
Australian born, Garrie Maguire has been passionate about photography from a young age. He is also owner of the XYZ Gallery in Docklands. Garrie “uses photography to understand the world and his place in it.”(https://garrie.xyz) Garrie’s Male//Chair exhibition is currently on display in the Pride Gallery at the Victorian Pride Centre. To Garrie, a chair seems like a natural prop for somebody to hide behind, cover themselves thus feel more comfortable. It explores the diversity and totality of males. “There was no names…..everybody got to show the audience as much or as little as they wanted to show them”(Garrie on Sunday Arts Magazine, 21st April 2024)
Learn how Garrie defines his role as the photographer in the exhibition; where that role stops and where the exhibition speaks for itself.
Hear about the exhibition he had on display at Federation Square. Why was that exhibition so significant and important to him? Find out Garrie’s interpretation of how the scholar is seen in Australian culture, also how the scholar is looked upon in Chinese culture. Listen to what Garrie has to say about another exhibition he has running at Gallery XYZ.
Both exhibitions run until 28th April.
For more information visit https://www.photo-gallery.xyz.com.au
https://garrie.xyz
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Enjoy a truly awe-inspiring Sunday Arts Magazine with special guest, award-winning Jo Gilbert. Jo is the author of the book Along the Road to Gundagai: Biography of Jack O’Hagan and Birth of Australian Pop Culture.
Jo Gilbert is Jack O’Hagan’s granddaughter and knew him intimately. She manages the Jack O’Hagan Estate and official website(from which this information is sourced.)
“If Jack had been born in America, he would have been world famous.”(Barry Humphries) Jack is the famous Australian songwriter who wrote ” Along the Road to Gundagai, Where the Dog sits on the Tuckerbox, and Our Don Bradman, plus many others. Within this intriguing episode, Jo tells the audience how many other songs Jack wrote. He was a huge celebrity in his time; songwriter, composer and performer. His songs are recognized as being of cultural, historical and aesthetic significance by the National Film and Sound Archive.(NFSA)
Jo, being passionate about her grandfather Jack, spent several years researching and writing the book. Find out how many years it actually took Jo to write the book. Find out which celebrities Jo spoke to. Learn about other areas in which Jack was involved and for which company he operated as Professional Manager. How did this occupation benefit Jack? There is much more to learn about Jack’s life contained within this enthralling episode.
“Jack was the first person to prove that Australians could create and enjoy their own popular music.”(Frank Van Straten) But, although Jack O’Hagan wrote many legendary songs, he was largely forgotten until Jo wrote a biography about him. The biography documents his life and great legacy to Australian social culture and musical heritage from 1920-1968.
Definitely a Sunday Arts Magazine episode not to be missed.
Jo’s book can be purchased online at https://www.JackO’Hagen.com.au or from Readings Avenue or Mary Martin Bookshops.
For more information visit https://www.jackO’Hagan.com.au(official website)
https://www.slv.giv.gov.au/elizabeth-jo-gilbert
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Meet Chris Orr and Gavin Brown, the two artists whose work is displayed in the Motherboard Exhibition, on this exciting episode of Sunday Arts Magazine. Both artists are return special guests to the program.
Melbourne born, Gavin Brown has done fine art for forty years, and has exhibited his work in numerous exhibitions. The main theme in his work is the fascination of collage and assemblage. In Gavin’s own words, “this work should be monochromatic, a plethora of images, tumbling and falling and creating new compositions organically, as if they’ve just been dug up and are are speaking to us from the ancient world.” (Gavin Brown on the Fortyfivedownstairs website.)*
London born, award-winning graphic designer and full-time artist Chris Orr has exhibited his work worldwide. He has published four hundred limited edition prints in lithography, etching and silkscreen.
Gavin and Chris have exhibited their work in the Motherboard Exhibition, taking place at Fortyfivedownstairs in Melbourne, opening Saturday, 27th April and finishing Saturday, 4th May. This is the third exhibition Gavin and Chris have done together.
For more information visit https://www.chrisorr.com
*https://www.fortyfivedownstairs.com/event/grand-tour
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Listen to this fascinating episode of Sunday Arts Magazine and meet the artist behind the spectacular Joy Generator exhibit, Niki Killick.
Globally renowned fashion designer, Nixi Killick, chats to David and David about her vibrant, interactive Joy Generator: an enormous multi-sensory and tactile structure set within a colourful, otherworldly space. It is literally flames of optimism, flames of elation, flames of joy. Hear all about this installation and the magnificent effects it produces. When did Nixi start this project and who assisted her. All is revealed in this exciting episode, broadcast live from the JOY EXHIBITION at the Immigration Museum in Melbourne.
The JOY EXHIBITION runs until 29th August 2025 next year.
For more information and to book tickets, visit https://www.museumsvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whats-on/joy
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Meet Elyas Alavi, special guest on Sunday Arts Magazine, broadcast live from the Immigration Museum in Melbourne.
“I really wanted to show that how each culture, each background…..is full of history…..full of art. I think that’s really, really important”.(Elyas Alavi on Sunday Arts Magazine, 14th April 2024)
Afghanistan-Australian visual artist and poet chats to David and David about the exhibit In Search of the Simurgh, a Persian mythical bird. Through the Simurgh, Elyas and Sher Ali explore resilience, strength and joy of being connected. Also, that this exhibit is on display at the Immigration Museum bears much significance for Elyas. Listen to his story to find out the reason why. Hear what Elyas says about the birds and his response when asked how he feels about being part of the JOY EXHIBITION.
The Joy Exhibition runs until 29th August 2025 next year.
For more information and to book tickets, visit https://www.museumsvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whats-on/joy
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Broadcasting live from the Immigration Museum in Melbourne, Sunday Arts Magazine proudly welcomes award-winning Anthony McAleer. Anthony is the Team Leader of the Visitor Engagement team at the museum, and chats to David and David about Beci Orpin’s Bunny Dearest exhibit.
Bunny Dearest “has been a huge hit for our visitors”.(Anthony McAleer on Sunday Arts Magazine, 14th April 2024) The gigantic yellow bunny has attracted large numbers of young people, toddlers and even babies in prams; all of whom thoroughly enjoy the exhibit. Bunny Dearest has also attracted lots of people with Autism who have been engaging extremely well with this amazing gigantic bunny, which fills the entire room. “They absolutely love it”.(Anthony McAleer on Sunday Arts Magazine, 14th April 2024)
Bunny Dearest brings joy to the artist Beci and to both older and younger people alike.
The Joy Exhibition runs until 29th August at the Immigration Museum in Melbourne.
For more information and to obtain tickets, visit https://www.museumsvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whats-on/joy
Also visit https://www.linkedin.com.au/anthonymcaleer
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Say hello to celebrated Melbourne-based artist, Beci Orpin, on an exciting episode of Sunday Arts Magazine. Beci is the creator of the gigantic bunny installation, Bunny Dearest, as part of the Joy Exhibition currently at the Immigration Museum in Melbourne.
“I think when you’re in the moment, that’s where joy comes from…..joy is such an individual thing”(Beci Orpin on Sunday Arts Magazine, 14th April 2024.) Bunny Dearest is inspired by joyful childhood memories. Find out how Beci views nostalgia and why she chose to exhibit such a large, actually, gigantic yellow room-sized bunny rabbit: Bunny Dearest.
The Joy Exhibition is happening at the Immigration Museum until 29th August, 2025.
For more information and ticket bookings, visit: https://www.museumsvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whats-on/joy
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Sunday Arts Magazine welcomes special guest, Callum Preston, artist and exhibitor at the Joy exhibition, currently running at the Immigration Museum in Melbourne.
Callum studied Architecture and is a qualified high school art teacher. Find out why Callum decided to have his exhibition as a 1990s video store entitled VIDEO LAND; displaying just under 2,500 individual video cassettes.
Hear what Callum says about the carpet he chose, and why he designed it the way it is.Also hear about the ‘Callum Preston Mini Mart’.
How does Callum define nostalgia?
Listen to Callum’s views on the art community.
The Joy Exhibition runs until 29th August, 2025 at the Immigration Museum in Melbourne.
For more information, visit: https://www.callumpreston.com
https://www.frankie.com/callum-preston
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Meet Rohini Kappadath on a very special Sunday Arts Magazine. Broadcast live from the Immigration Museum in Melbourne, the team chat with return guest to the program, Rohini Kappadath, the museum’s General Manager.
Learn about Rohini’s background and career path. Rohini advocates that “part of the aim at this museum is to be more relevant to contemporary Melbournians and to the world at large….The Immigration Museum is a place that celebrates the cultural tradition that people bring with them…..people from all over the world”.(Rohini Kappadath on Sunday Arts Magazine, 14th April 2024) What is the Immigration Museum? How many years has the Immigration Museum been operating? What anniversary is Sunday, 14th April 2024?
Is Melbourne viewed as a multi-cultural city? How many languages are spoken in Melbourne? Why does this museum, as an institution, mean so much to people? What is ideal about the location of this museum? Learn about the Long Room at the museum and the purpose it served. What is located in the Long Room today?
The current exhibition at the Immigration Museum is the Joy Exhibition. The Joy Exhibition features work from a small number of Victorian-based artists. Why is the exhibition entitled Joy? This Exhibition celebrates culture, nostalgia, and the pursuit of happiness as seen through the eyes of each artist. Hear what Rohini tells us about the title of the exhibition, Joy.
The Joy Exhibition runs until 29th August, 2025 next year.
For more information, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/Rohini Kappadath
https://www.creative.vic.gov.aulinkedin.com/Rohini Kappadath
https://www.museumsvictoria.com.au/whats-on/joy (to book tickets)
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Broadcast live from the Immigration Museum, Sunday Arts Magazine proudly welcomes Ballarat Artist, Spencer Harrison, as special guest.
Spencer is a visual artist whose work distills colour, form and space. Through his work he invites people to strut their true selves beneath iridescent jewels.
Learn about Spencer’s background, his qualifications and why he started doing art. He was contacted about exhibiting his work in the Joy exhibition but it was up to himself as to how he went about it, so he based his work on his reflection of joy in his own life. He decided he would like to do something with light, colour and transparency using coloured jewels to create a space where colour and light tend to play.
Find out where in the Immigration Spencer’s work is installed and why. Also, how long Spencer worked on his project before the installation.
The Joy Exhibition runs until 29th August 2025
Visit: https://www.museumsvictoria.com.au/whats-on/joy to book tickets
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Sunday Arts Magazine proudly welcomes recurring guest, award-winning film critic and arts journalist, Stephen A. Russell.
Stephen was imported from Glasgow, Scotland, to Melbourne and is passionate about film and theatre.
Hear what Stephen has to say about upcoming movies and the ratings he gives them.
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Now for another very exciting Sunday Arts Magazine, with special guest Rowland Thomson.
Roland founded Hares & Hyenas back in 1991. Hares & Hyenas has fiction, biography, sexuality, kink; “anything of interest to queer people and those who love them”(Rowland Thomson on Sunday Arts Magazine, 7th April 2024)
This is definitely a not to be missed opportunity to listen to Rowland chat about everything ‘books’.
Visit: https://hares-hyenas.com.au
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Melbourne-based, award-winning playwright and performer, Bridget Mackey is special guest on this absorbing episode of Sunday Arts Magazine. Learn about Bridget’s interesting background and qualifications. Listen as Bridget chats about...
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“Treat people how you want to be treated in the rehearsal room and it will show on the stage as well”.(Darcy Kent on Sunday Arts Magazine, 7th April 2024) This...
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Multi-award-winning Maree Coote; artist, and author of THE INDEPENDENT PEA, DAUGHTERS OF MELBOURNE, AZARIA and other titles, returns to Sunday Arts Mazine. Find out what else Maree owns and does....
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Welcome to an exceptional Sunday Arts Magazine with a difference where David speaks with return special guest, Trevor Hancock. Sixth-generation East Gippslander Trevor Hancock has been passionate about antiques from...
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Hello and welcome to Sunday Arts Magazine; the show that delves into the thriving arts scene in Melbourne and beyond. Now in this hilarious episode, the hosts chat with regular...
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Introducing special guest on this episode of Sunday Arts Magazine, the award-winning Kitan Petkovski. Born in Macedonia and brought up in Auckland, New Zealand, Kitan started in the Arts as...
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Acclaimed performer, writer and video-maker, also graduate of NIDA’s post-graduate playwriting program; meet Hannah Malarski. Hannah is special guest on this exciting episode of Sunday Arts Magazine. From a painfully...
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Well, meet Melbourne-based, multi-award-winning Geraldine Quinn on this spectacular episode of Sunday Arts Magazine. Geraldine was born in Wagga Wagga, N.S.W and moved to Melbourne with her family at an...
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In a thrilling episode of Sunday Arts Magazine, meet special guest the highly skilled and award-winning actor, Ilai Swindells. Ilai grew up in Queensland, Australia. “I’ve been acting like I...
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Meet Ashley Taylor Tickell, special guest on this incredible episode of Sunday Arts Magazine. Ashley is the Producer and Associate Director of THE GRINNING MAN which will be performing at...
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An amazing Sunday Arts Magazine when the team speak with special guest, Daniel Jack Lyons. Daniel is an American photographer from New York. His anthropological eye focuses mainly on marginalized...
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For Opera lovers and all interested others, this is a not to be missed inspirational Sunday Arts Magazine. David and Neil speak to Dr Jane Hammond(pianist, Music Director and Composer))...
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that the following podcast contains names of people who have died. A captivating Sunday Arts Magazine where the team chat with award-winning...
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A show with a difference, Sunday Arts Magazine welcomes Special guest Yasmin Kassim to talk comedy. Perth born, neighbours star, Yasmin chats to David and Neil about the movie: TikTok-inspired...
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An inspiring Sunday Arts Magazine; really a must for any school student whom is passionate about Art. Also an intriguing episode for anyone who is passionate about the arts generally....
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Such an intriguing Sunday Arts Magazine. Return guest, multi-award winning author and artist, Maree Coote, chats with the team about her latest book “The Independent Pea”. Hear about Maree’s background...
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Simply an exhilarating Sunday Arts Magazine today. The team most enthusiastically welcomes back recurring special guest, the iconic award-winning Stephen A Russell. Get a run down on Stephen’s recent overseas...
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Welcome to another exciting Sunday Arts Magazine where the team chat with award-winning special guest, Naretha Williams. “I am an established artist and professional producer with over twenty years experience...
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Welcome to another captivating episode of Sunday Arts Magazine when the team speaks to special guest, Willy Zygier. Willy is a musician, producer and composer, who is performing along with...
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In a Sunday Arts Magazine with a difference, the team welcomes James Roberts into the studio to speak about his recent play. James comes from a family who is passionate...
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A fascinating Sunday Arts Magazine when David and Neil chat with Rowland Thomson, owner of the iconic Hares & Hyenas Bookshop. Truly an episode not to be missed. Learn about...
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Award-winning playwright, writer and director, James Hazelden, is today’s special guest on a truly captivating Sunday Arts Magazine. James performed in many school plays and has always had a passion...
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An awe-inspiring Sunday Arts Magazine where the hosts welcome return guest, Jason Cavanagh, back to the studio. Who is Jason Cavanagh? What has made Jason significant within the arts industry?...
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Welcome to a remarkable Sunday Arts Magazine. David and Neil speak with return guest, James McDonald. For artists who identify as neurodiverse and for those who are interested in art,...
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An truly explosive Sunday Arts Magazine, a real must; not to be missed episode. David an Neil speak to Bruce Peterson. Starting out as a P.E teacher, Bruce developed an...
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An episode with a difference. Today the Sunday Arts Magazine team talk Irish dancing when they welcome award-winning Mitchell O’Hara to the studio. Learn about Mitchell’s interesting background: his growing...
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Director of “The Love Booth”, Donna Jackson, is today’s special guest on a brilliant episode of Sunday Arts Magazine. Donna started out as a Refuge worker in Williamstown, then became...
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A truly inspiring program where Sunday Arts Magazine welcomes special guest, Jill Orr, to the studio. Jill Orr is a contemporary, visual artist based in Melbourne, whose work has been...
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Not to be missed, a truly absorbing Sunday Arts Magazine welcomes special guest, multi-award winning Patrick Burns. Sydney-born Patrick chats with the team about the upcoming performance “Unspoken Words”. The...
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Today Sunday Arts Magazine welcomes special guest, Tim Rutty, Co-creator of Gravity Dolls. David and Neil explore with Tim his background, qualifications, and his upcoming performance “Future Proof”. “Future Proof”...
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An exhilarating not to be missed Sunday Arts Magazine with special guest, Debra Batton, Circus Oz, ‘Smash It”. In this episode David and Neil chat to Debra about her background...
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A truly captivating Sunday Arts Magazine where the team speak with return guest, Dean Murphy. Dean is a person with a broad skillset. He started FOX FM radio when he...
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A truly absorbing Sunday Arts Magazine where the team speak with return guest, award-winning Anton Berezin. Russian born Anton Berezin came to Australia at the age of three. He is...
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In this inspiring episode of Sunday Arts Magazine, the team speak with return guest, Shanul Sharma. Indian-born Shanul launched his career as a lead vocalist in a heavy metal band,...
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“Putting together a production like Sound of Music is hard, but it’s incredibly rewarding”. Andrew Gyopar on Sunday Arts Magazine, February 2024. A not to be missed episode of Sunday...
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Sunday Arts Magazine welcomes to the studio return guest, Angela Buckingham, and Carolyn Bock. Angela is a Melbourne writer who has worked in the film and television industry for almost...
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An engaging episode of Sunday Arts Magazine when the team chat with award-winning return guest, Warren Wills about the late Frank Howson. Melbourne born, London based Warren is a multi-award-winning...
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Award-winning Evelyn Krape returns to the studio for a most captivating episode of Sunday Arts Magazine. Melbourne born, Evelyn has over three decades of diverse acting experience in theatre, film...
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Noah Mullins, actor, is today’s guest on a striking episode of Sunday Arts Magazine, when the team chats about everything “Rent”. Noah has had a passion for musical theatre from...
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Sunday Arts Magazine presents an absorbing phone interview with guest, Anne O’Hehir. David and Neil, explore with Anne, Nan Goldin’s defining artwork: The Ballad of Sexual Dependancy. This photo exhibition...
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Will Huxley joins us to talk to The Huxley Disgracland exhibition.
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Artist Ted Powell and mathematician Dave Miller join us to discuss a collaborative product.
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Izzy Roberts-Orr joins us to talk about Poetry Month.
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Ben Opie & Melissa Doecke join us in the studio to discuss their latest work.
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Regular film review with Stephen A Russell.
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We talk to Co-Director & Choreographer Janice Florence, and Co-Director & Sensory Theatre Zya Kane; about Sense of Place, now playing at DanceHouse in Melbourne.
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Mikey Sako, who plays Julius Caesar, talks about the latest theatrical event in Melbourne – Shakespeare.
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George Gilloes joins us to talk about Ukraine Guernica, which is part of MIFF.
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Olivia Moir talks about music for funerals, as part of the upcoming festival in Melbourne, Now & Then.
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Sam McGlip from Body Crysis talks about their walk at the upcoming festival in Melbourne, Now & Then.
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Xanthe Dobbie from Queer Power, part of the Non-Stop, talks about the Now and Then festival in Melbourne.
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Vladimir Fanshil is a musician who talks to Sunday Arts Magazine about their latest production – Gershwin & Me.
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Bugs Baschera & Jacob King talk to Sunday Arts Magazine about Guys and Dolls, and Chapel of Chapel.
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Fluer Murphy is a playwright, and talks to Sunday Arts Magazine about their newest production – The Fence.
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Carla Purcell, the CEO of Yarra Trams, talks to the Sunday Arts Magazine team about the AllAboard Art Design prize.
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In this episode, we speak to Bill Fraser about the Winter Wild Festival in Apollo Bay.
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Mitu Bhowmick Lange joins the Sunday Arts Magazine to discuss the Indian Film Festival.
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Miranda Hill joins the Sunday Arts Magazine team to discuss Midsumma’s Homophonic Pride Prize.
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Today, we speak to Alistair Baldwin – comedian and director of the Telethon Kid, now playing at the Malthouse.
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In this episode, we speak to Dean Bryant – the director of MTC’s Bloom.
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In this episode, we talk to Michael Nikou. Michael is the director of a new queer film called Slant.
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In this episode, we talk to Adrian Glaubert. They are the Tenor / Director / Producer of the Fiddler on the Roof musical.
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Stephen A Russell joins us in the studio for his recent local films update.
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Evan Fowler is a photographer who joins us in the studio to discuss his project ‘Cruising the Bush’.
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Aunty Rhonda Collard joins us on the phone to discuss the Elders book for Children, as part of NAIDOC week.
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John Foreman joins us in the studio to discuss Midnight the musical.
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Miranda Wallace & Ted Gott, senior curators at the NGV, join us in the studio to talk about the Bonnard Exhibition. Now showing until the 8th October, 2023.
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Stephen A Russell joins us in the studio for his recent local films update.
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Stella Savy talks to us about their performance Maiem, which incorporates songs from the Torres Strait, and sung by Boite School Chorus. Playing at Melbourne Town Hall on Thursday 3rd...
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Harley Metcalfe joins us in the studio to discuss his performance, Burn the Floor, playing at Crown between 21-30 July 2023. Divas: Bernadette Robinson – Fairfax Studio Arts Centre, 24-27...
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Joseph Nolan, a well-renown organist, joins us in the studio to discuss Lois Vierne’s Organ Symphonies playing at the Melbourne Town Hall; 18-28 July 2023.
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Andy Kay joins us in the studio to discuss his new book, The Adventures of Little Andy.
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Alister Kingsley is a musical comedian, actor and organisationally challenged person in recovery. In “Get It Together” he makes his return to the Melbourne Cabaret Festival with a show full...
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Enamoured by the romance and sophistication of the golden era of song, acclaimed Australian vocalist Tamara Kuldin has been captivating audiences from Melbourne to Europe with her playful, sultry and...
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After critically acclaimed seasons in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, Matthew Hadgraft (Peter Allen: Live in Inverted Commas, The Boy from Oz, Cabaret, The Producers, Classy as all of Youse,...
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Prinnie Stevens, Australia’s own RnB Soul Songstress. We first met Prinnie on The Voice Season One. Prinnie has gone on to have a hugely successful career in Musical theatre. Starring...
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RACHEL BERGER is one of Australia’s favourite stand-up comedians and a woman of remarkably diversified talents. In addition to playing the xylophone and carving avocado pips into small Buddhas, she’s...
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Neville and partner David Read are co-Executive producers of the Melbourne Cabaret Festival – Described by The Age as the ‘Bart Cummings and Gai Waterhouse of cabaret’ (they dispute which...
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Sunday Arts Magazine talks about Melbourne Now. The second edition of the ground-breaking exhibition Melbourne Now at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia highlights the extraordinary work of more than 200 Victorian-based artists, designers, studios and firms whosepractices are shaping the cultural landscape of Melbourne and Victoria.
The free exhibition features more than 200 ambitious and thought-provoking projects on display, including more than
70 world-premiere works commissioned especially by the NGV for this major presentation. Bold in scope and scale,
Melbourne Now highlights the vibrant creativity of local emerging, mid-career and senior practitioners and collectives –
including many who are presenting at the NGV for the very first time.
The exhibition traverses all levels of The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, including contemporary interventions
across the Australian Art and First Nations permanent collection displays, and highlights a diverse range of
contemporary disciplines across fashion, jewellery, painting, sculpture, architecture, ceramics, video, virtual reality,
performance, photography, printmaking, product design and publishing. Areas covered include:
Myles Russell-Cook, Senior Curator, Australian and First Nations Art, NGV.
James Lemon, contemporary and ceramic artist. James Lemon’s tactile and colourful ceramic works embody a sense of humour and are an expression of social and philosophical issues, from pop culture and religion to conservation and the world of insects. Lemon primarily works with clay but often employs other objects – bricks, precious stones and discarded ephemera – to bring his dynamic, sculptural works to life. With his interest in social media, Lemon embraces the digital space as an extension of his material practice.
For Melbourne Now, Lemon takes over a gallery space on the third floor of The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia with an immersive, participatory work combining ceramics, painting, textiles and digital media. In a nod to philosopher Thomas Nagel’s 1974 paper ‘What is it Like to be a Bat?’, Swarming asks the onlooker: What is it like to be a bee? Inside an ultraviolet hive of activity, adults and children alike are invited to interact with soft pupae forms, learning through play about the importance of bee life in our ecosystems – and to human survival. Part playground and part photo booth, this NGV takeover is a first for Lemon in both its scale and inter-disciplinarity.
Lemon was born in New Zealand but moved to Melbourne in 2012. He has developed exclusive collections for the NGV and Heide Museum of Modern Art; has exhibited at Melbourne Design Week; and has featured in publications including Wallpaper, Architectural Digest, Vogue Living, Vault, The Design Files, Yellowtrace, Real Living, The Journal of Australian Ceramics and Broadsheet. Lemon also teaches workshops and masterclasses at his studio and showroom in Northcote.
Lemon also has a collaborative work with Dale Hardiman in No House Style.
Joel Bray presenting a new commission as part of the Performance Program, Joel Bray’s performance-making practice is grounded in his Wiradjuri heritage, and in his research into Wiradjuri Country and ritual on the one hand, and sex, sexuality and Queerness on the other. At Melbourne Now Joel will perform Storage unit in which Joel and his co-conspirator rummage through the remnants of his dance works from the past six years. Props, sets and costumes jumble together with archival footage and sound, emptied from Joel’s storage unit and spilling out into the gallery space. Marked by Bray’s trademark humour and sex positivity, visitors find themselves among the chaos, lending helping hands and collectively making sense of it all.
For Melbourne Now Georgia has created a whole Gallery installation titled DataBaes. As part of the installation Georgia has created Gee, an AI chatbot whose personality was developed using data from the copious questionnaires Banks completed while applying for several Australian reality dating TV shows. To create ethe AI Georgia spoke to Gee every day, to see if they could fall in love with each other. In the installation the DataBaes film is shown featuring a selection of Georgia and Gee’s conversations as the basis for a montage of a reality TV show date. During the exhibition, visitors are invited into the mock reality dating show set to see if they can also fall in love with Gee.
Dorcas Maphakela is a creative producer at Multicultural Arts Victoria and was born in South African, moving to Melbourne 13 years ago. Dorcas is a TV presenter, public speaker and founder of the Antenna Award winning OZ AFRICAN TV (OATV); a digital platform that celebrates people of African diaspora in Australia. Dorcas is also the Community Engagement Manager at C31 Melbourne & Geelong where she facilitates the development of outreach programs to engage multicultural and under-represented communities on TV.
Percy Dube is a music producer, creative director at OZ AFRICAN TV, CHANNEL 31 Advisory Board Member; and the founder of Yo CiTY. YoCiTy champions BIPOC experiences within contemporary society through music and arts. Percy is also a painter and fashion designer of the emerging label Blackout Apparel
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Opening on 17 March at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Top Arts 2023 returns for its 29th year, showcasing the talent of Victoria’s emerging creatives who have excelled in VCE art subjects. Top Arts 2023 celebrates the creativity, vision and commitment of 38 emerging artists and designers from across the state who have used art to bring their passions and concerns into sharp focus. The exhibition showcases works that are provocative and introspective, spanning themes of cultural and gender identity, vulnerability, society and nature.
Highlights from the exhibition include Minh Dang’s striking portrait Sorrow 2022 which depicts the artist’s friend and reflects on the challenges of a young queer man growing up in rural Victoria.
Dagoman, Wardaman and Gurindji woman Jasmine Glass has produced three woven baskets using traditional weaving techniques, reflecting the young artist’s connection to Country, her cultural heritage, and the long lineage of Aboriginal women who maintained the practice before her.
Mildura’s Eden Muster’s playful costume designs are reminiscent of childhood nostalgia and dress-up, intending to return audiences to a time of youth and impulsiveness set far from the pressures of adult life.
Hugo Martin’s Father and Poppy Series 2022 delves into family relationships, shared history and the sense of connection throughout time, painting hopeful and enjoyable scenes of the artist’s family across three generations.
For Jack Snow-Viener, the Sulphur photographic series overlays images, asking viewers to contemplate their own notions of what is conventionally beautiful.
Tony Ellwood AM, Director, NGV said, ‘The annual Top Arts exhibition demonstrates the astounding talent of Victoria’s young artists and designers as they contemplate the world around them following a challenging period of disruption. The level of technical and conceptual complexity present in this year’s exhibition is a testament to the resilience of young artists and we are proud to continue to foster their work, perspectives, and experiences at the NGV.’
Officeworks General Manager Marketing & Insights, Jessica Richmond, said: ‘As NGV’s new Major Partner of Top Arts 2023, we are proud to be supporting the Victorian students who will be exhibiting this year and showcasing arts education more broadly. It will be inspiring to see how these young artists harness their creativity through various mediums. We see a real synergy in our alignment to Top Arts.’
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Australia’s original world-famous and
ground-breaking Circus Oz is back in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival after
30 years with a fresh and all-new show at The Forum for two weeks only.
Experience a collision of comedy, clowning, acrobatics, skipping, bows and arrows, beauty,
cranking live music, muscles, flying trapeze, juggling, slapstick, crazy antics and daredevilry by
the hand of an eclectic ensemble spanning six decades. It will leave you breathless, laughing,
and wanting to backflip home!
The all-new show, designed for a multi-generational audience, brings together an
extraordinary group of multi-skilled artists committed to making every single performance
surprising, beautiful, and dangerous.
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The Metro Tunnel will forever change how people move around
Melbourne—for work, study, to connect with friends and family,
and to access sporting and cultural activities.
When it opens in 2025, the Metro Tunnel will create a new
end-to-end rail line linking Sunbury in the west to Cranbourne
and Pakenham in the south-east. From 2029 it will also link
to Melbourne Airport Rail, allowing Victorians to enjoy a rail
service to and from Melbourne Airport for the first time.
The Metro Tunnel is taking years to build, but ultimately the
design and construction period will be a very short part of the
project’s lifespan. This period provides an exciting opportunity
to capture the process of building this massive city-shaping
project through the lens of our talented artists.
In Making the Metro Tunnel artists explore large scale infrastructure
and machinery rendered delicately in thread, intricately in
cardboard and whimsically in ceramic form. The works in this
exhibition serve not only to show feats of engineering, but also
feats of artistry—bringing large scale environments to life on
a small scale.
Making the Metro Tunnel also features artworks commissioned
as part of the Metro Tunnel Creative Program’s partnership with
the Royal Botanic Gardens. The Creative Program has embraced
the project’s construction hoardings and developed them into
large outdoor art galleries with a revolving and engaging program
of work. By doing so, it has created new surfaces for artists
to showcase their work, maintaining the vibrancy and creativity
for which Melbourne is known.
We would like to thank all the artists who have taken part in this
exhibition and contributed to the Metro Tunnel Creative Program.
Your work and talent help make Melbourne the colourful city we
know and love.
Making the Metro Tunnel aims to explore and celebrate the
construction milestones of the Metro Tunnel Project, which has
been under construction in Melbourne for several years. The artists
in this exhibition have taken inspiration from archaeological digs,
heavy machinery and the aesthetics of worksites and workers’
equipment to produce their own portrayals of the project.
These works are on a small, intricate scale; contrasting with the
vast scale of the rail infrastructure project itself. This exhibition
offers a depiction of making the Metro Tunnel, through making art.
The Metro Tunnel Project is a large-scale rail infrastructure
project that will change the way people move around the state
of Victoria. It will deliver two new twin rail tunnels under
Melbourne, as well as five world-class underground train stations,
to accommodate the city’s growing population.
The project will create capacity for an extra half a million
passengers across the rail network in peak periods and connect
regional passengers to key education, cultural and employment
opportunities in Melbourne.
Four giant tunnel boring machines (TBMs) finished digging
the Metro Tunnel in May 2021. The 1,000 tonne TBMs spent
more than 18 months digging up to 40 metres below Melbourne.
They removed more than 600,000 cubic metres of rock and
soil—enough to fill the MCG 1.2 times.
But the Metro Tunnel is more than just a tunnelling project.
An enormous amount of testing needs to take place to make sure
that the new tunnels and stations can operate safely and reliably.
The project is now undertaking the massive task of finishing the
stations, laying the track and preparing the tunnels for opening
in 2025.
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Introducing Jimmy Hornet, a new quarterly magazine shining a light on the bravely creative with
the goal of inspiring readers to be the same. This is a publication that shares the stories of
established artists, musicians, authors, and personalities and seeks to discover the next generation
of talent along the way.
When Jimmy Hornet the much-loved music venue was shut down during lockdowns, owner
Anthea Palmer turned to the online world. The Hornet Press was launched in 2021 as a monthly
digital magazine and a way of staying in touch with its musical community and customers.
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Immerse yourself in a stunning, multi-sensory experience this March as the critically acclaimed Candlelight Concerts comes to Prahran Square for two free live and intimate concerts.
Be captivated as our award-winning urban parkland is bathed in the soft glow of candlelight under the stars, and treated to exceptional live performances, showcasing inspiring repertoires from jazz greats and renowned movie soundtrack composers.
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| A festival that you do in the city that does it best—art, culture, food and music under moonlight: RISING today unveils its expansive 2023 program of 185 events featuring more than 400 artists including 35 commissions and 12 world premieres, set to ignite the heart of Melbourne from 7—18 June.Over 12 nights of powerful theatre, exhilarating dance, music that traverses the globe, large scale installation, public performance, free and low cost experiences, and outdoor works of mass participation, RISING will invite audiences to join a 10,000 strong kazoo orchestra, to slice up the ice, and to reflect, reckon, rave and revel in Melbourne’s night-time buzz.Spilling out across the city’s streets, carparks, churches, theaters, train stations, town squares, and on the banks of the Birrarung, RISING returns this winter to take the city as its stage, bringing the best premiere art and performance from around the world and across Australia.“RISING is a mass celebration of Melbourne’s unique culture in the heart of the city.” said RISING co-artistic directors Hannah Fox and Gideon Obarzanek. “The 2023 program is a rallying call to get involved, experience the new and be a part of a festival that couldn’t happen anywhere else.”Echoing the excitement, Minister for Creative Industries and Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos said “Creativity, culture, music, food, fun – RISING brings together everything we love about Melbourne for 12 action-packed days and nights to deliver an amazing event and boost our city businesses.”THE CITY AS A STAGEA festival that embraces Melbourne’s distinctness — from its hidden spaces to its landmarks reimagined, RISING in 2023 will be a chance for Victorians and visitors alike to discover the city anew.The long abandoned upper level of the city’s iconic Flinders Street Station, now one of the nation’s most unique arts spaces, will become home to Shadow Spirit, a new dimension of First Nations art, and the largest commissioned exhibition of contemporary First Peoples art in Victoria’s history. Curated by leading Yorta Yorta writer and curator Kimberley Moulton and presented with Metro Trains Melbourne, this landmark exhibition of national significance will see thirty of the most exciting First Peoples artists and collectives from across Australia invite visitors to traverse time and Ancestral spirit worlds, reflect on the shadows of Australia’s history and be immersed in deep systems of knowledge.The fifteen major works, including fourteen new commissions, will bring together artists from right across Australia including Brian Robertson (Maluyligal/ Wuthathi), Dylan Mooney (Yuwi, Torres Strait and South Sea Islander), Hayley Millar Baker (Gunditjmara ), John Prince Siddon (Walmajarri ), Judy Watson(Waanyi), Julie Gough (Trawlwoolway), Karla Dickens (Wiradjuri), Paola Balla (Wemba Wemba / Gunditjmara), Rene Wanuny Kulitja (Pitjantjatjara) Tiger Yaltangki (Yankunytjatjara) with Jeremy Whiskey (Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara), Vicki Couzens (Keerray Wooroong / Gunditjmara), Warwick Thornton (Kaytej), Aunty Zeta Thomson (Wurundjeri/Yorta Yorta), Maningrida Arts & Culture artists Anniebell Marrngamarrnga, Dorothy Bunibuni, Paul Nabulumo Namarinjmak, Ken Ngindjalakku Djungkidj (Kuninjku) and The Mulka Project with the late Mrs Mulkuṉ Wirrpanda (Yolŋu).Opening on the first day of RISING and extending for an eight week season until July 30, Shadow Spirit sits at RISING’s spiritual and physical centre. A festival of place and time, the 2023 program will reflect this significant moment in our history, bringing First People’s work, stories and culture to the fore with 31 powerful and diverse First Peoples-led projects, spanning theatre, dance, visual art, music, food, music and more.“Shadow Spirit honours the interwoven connections First Peoples hold to the spirit world and the expansive networks of knowledge that link place, people and Country.” said curator and RISING artistic associate, Kimberley Moulton, “Curating works of esteemed Elders and established practitioners alongside the next generation of First Peoples artists will give audiences a deeply layered experience of our cultures. This is an ambitious national show that will amplify the exceptional contemporary creativity of First Peoples art in this country and take it to the people of Melbourne and the world.” |
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Theatre Works St Kilda and Rogue Projects will present the world premiere production of Pear-Shaped as part of the prestigious By Theatre Works program, this April.
A captivatingly surreal blend of wordplay, magic realism, and puppetry, Pear-Shaped is a deliciously dark new dramedy about growing up, growing down, and everything in between.
In it, 23-year-old theatre designer, Frankie, is struggling with their graduating design project. Not only is their director a Virgo, they’ve also been allocated an eerily personal childhood story – ‘Alice in Wonderland’. Frankie hopes that a box of old costumes will inspire some ideas, but when their sister Kayla drops it off, they’re instead sent spiraling down a rabbit hole of memories they’d rather forget.
An entirely new story from Miranda Middleton and Ziggy Resnick, Pear-Shaped interweaves theatricalised excerpts of Lewis Carroll’s classic story to chart the relationship between two sisters, and the eating disorder that comes between them. Told with humour, heart, and nuance, the production explores one Jewish family’s experience of what happens when food – a symbol of culture, tradition, connection, and love – becomes the enemy.
The idea for Pear-Shaped was born out of a 2020 lockdown walk between Ziggy and Miranda, as they dreamt about their next creative collaboration. Ziggy had previously starred as Amélie in Miranda’s original adaptation of the screenplay for her graduating production at NIDA.
“What emerged was a shared interest in theatre magic, puppetry, the delicate and sometimes difficult relationships between sisters, and the disordered eating patterns that afflict more people in our communities than we think.” said Miranda, “As writers, Pear-Shaped has sent us down some weird, wonderful and mind-bending rabbit holes. We’re incredibly humbled and honoured to be bringing this personal and original story to life with an amazing group of creative minds”.
Selected for the By Theatre Works season, Pear-Shaped will be the first of four mainstage productions from the program to be presented in 2023.
The play will be the second production at the theatre produced in partnership with the multi-award-winning Rogue Projects. “It’s a thrill to be returning to St Kilda with one of our most ambitious and timely productions ever,” said producer Robbi James, “throughout covid we’ve seen an explosion in disordered eating, and some of our team have experienced it in their own lives, so we’re setting out to tell a somewhat ugly story in a theatrically beautiful way.”
A warped and wonderful play about a very un-wonderful (and frighteningly common) turn of events, Pear-Shaped opens for a strictly limited season on April 5th.
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Nell talks to the Sunday Arts Magazine about the upcoming Exhibitions at the Linden Gallery
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After a hugely successful singalong show with 300 participants in January, ‘Pop Choir at the Bar’ is back at MEMO by popular demand on Saturday 18 March 2023. International singers Sharon Stokes and Darryl Moulton present a very special evening event where YOU are part of the show.
Darryl and Sharon will teach you a few simple harmonies, while you sip on some drinks and sing your heart out to a classic well – known pop song. But you won’t know which song it is until the day! It could be anything from the 1960s to a recent classic. The end result is recorded professionally to create an amazing video you can treasure forever.
Darryl and Sharon agree that if you think you can’t hold a note, No worries! “Our motto is, ‘if you can speak you can sing’. Singing is not just fun, it’s also good for you, and there is no better way to unite a big group of people. You’ll get that euphoric feeing you have at a rock concert when everyone is singing together,” they said.
“We just love the sense of community and connectedness that Pop Choir creates whether in a community hall or at the ‘Pop Choir at the Bar’ events. To see the genuine fun that people have and the joy on their faces when they sing is so rewarding,“ Sharon said.
Darryl and Sharon have performed Pop Choir events all over Melbourne at iconic venues such as Hamer Hall, Federation Square, Melbourne Town Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne and the Melbourne Convention Centre, to name a few. Their energy, flare and charisma on stage guarantees an event to remember.
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A woman stands before a mirror. The trains hum. A plane flies overhead. This woman is hunted. Pursued by a man with eyes of ash.
CUT by Duncan Graham is a jagged and disorienting psychological thriller. A female flight attendant is being stalked. But what is real and what is jet-lagged fantasy? CUT traverses the edges of truth, desire, imagination and violence.
Directed by Laurence Strangio (L’amante anglaise, Krapp’s Last Tape, and The Year of Magical Thinking at fortyfivedownstairs) and performed by Christina McLachlan, CUT is a tense and disturbing solo performance that will leave you questioning where the danger really lies.
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The lived city is far from rational; it is a place of curious encounters and beguiling coincidences, from a forgotten handprint in Melbourne’s walk of fame and signage removed from unknown city buildings to an apparently damaged architectural model along with the history of public art and environmental campaigns.
Desire Lines also presents the work of artists Hossein Valamanesh, Laresa Kosloff, Sonia Kretschmar and Miles Howard-Wilks, artworks dedicated to finding new ways of seeing and understanding the complex motifs and layers of urban existence.
A motif for Desire Lines is evident in the presentation of brass signage, recently discovered in a plastic box at the collection’s former storage depot on Little Bourke Street. These letters, rendered in Helvetica font, once spelt ‘CITY OF MELBOURNE’ on a building, although exactly where or when no-one seems to know. For Desire Lines, the letters have been salvaged to free associate and form anagrams of new words and phrases – a hidden poem in the city’s midst.
A collection of images, contextual information and commentary on objects in the exhibition are accordingly featured in these pages to accompany the exhibition at City Gallery, Melbourne Town Hall.
An exhibition catalogue, designed by Stephen Banham and richly illustrated with an essay by Sean Lynch, will be freely available.
In his public art commission for the City of Melbourne (CoM), Distant Things Appear Suddenly Near was a temporary public artwork at University Square, Carlton.
Sean Lynch lives and works in Askeaton, County Limerick, Ireland. He represented Ireland at the Venice Biennale in 2015.
Prominent solo exhibitions include Edinburgh Art Festival (2021); Henry Moore Institute, Leeds (2019); Douglas Hyde Gallery, Dublin (2017); Charles H. Scott Gallery, Vancouver (2016); Rose Art Museum, Boston (2016) and Modern Art Oxford (2014).
He has held fellowships and been a visiting professor at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom, United States and Canada, and is a graduate of the Stadelschule, Frankfurt.
His work is represented by Ronchini, London and Kevin Kavanagh Gallery, Dublin. Alongside Michele Horrigan, he works at Askeaton Contemporary Arts, an artist-led residency, commissioning and publication initiative situated in the west of Ireland since 2006.
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The exhibition SHE has over 20 years of history at the Walker Street Gallery. SHEof mind and body depicts the multilayered and complicated aspects of being a Woman today. It showcases the depth of textiles as a medium and its ability to speak without words. While there was a time, when the medium was considered merely a form of craft, more recent discourse has placed it at the forefront of contemporary art.
Historically, depictions of the female body have held a male gaze and the focus is on male constructed ideals. Ironically, despite some cultural shifts to invert this depiction, the power and ubiquitous nature of social media has created greater anxiety in how ideals are constructed. Particularly, by those who are yet to form their identity, not to mention the hyper-reality rarely being reflective of the real. This exhibition offers the opportunity to create SHE of mind and body and allow a new depiction by and for Women.
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Rohan talks to David and Neil about the thriving Arts scene in Melbourne.
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For the first time and exclusively to Melbourne, the Red Centre’s nationally acclaimed and visually spectacular Aboriginal light festival, Parrtjima – A Festival in Light, is set to deliver a taste of its extraordinary, immersive light installations outside of the Territory.
Coming to Melbourne’s Fed Square for two nights only, Parrtjima will present its Grounded installation from March 10-11.
Grounded transforms Indigenous artworks and stories into a large-scale animated sequence that is projected onto the ground, accompanied by an immersive, atmospheric soundscape.
A vibrant, seamless canvas projected on Country in Alice Springs (Mparntwe), Grounded encourages people (especially kids!) to interact with the installation, to step in and become a piece of the stunning art, and discover the Dreamtime stories and song lines presented by the artists.
The Grounded activation will feature the work of 12 artists who have participated in Parrtjima from a range of art centres. Artists include Sharon Alice, Marina Pumani Brown, Anne Dixon, Hannah Nungarrayi, Serena Hayes, Annette Nungala, Roseanna Larry, Mary James, June Smith, Corban Clause Williams, Cassaria Young Hogan and Isaac Girrabul.
The soundscapes were composed by Damian Robinson, Wicked Beat Sound System and Rhyan Clapham, aka DOBBY.
The only authentic Aboriginal light festival of its kind, Parrtjima is delivered by Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) on behalf of the Northern Territory Government, and is produced by Creative Directors AGB Events. The Grounded activation is being delivered in partnership with the Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation (MAP Co).
NTMEC CEO Suzana Bishop said she couldn’t be more excited to showcase Grounded at Melbourne, ahead of the festival’s opening from 7-16 April 2023 in Alice Springs.
“Parrtjima is a truly moving and magical experience for everyone. Aside from large-scale light installations, likeGrounded, we have a great program of music, talks, workshops and film all heralding Australia’s Indigenous artists, leaders and people,” she said.
“Everyone in Melbourne can now experience a piece of Parrtjima and see first-hand what the magic is all about!”
Parrtjima Curator Rhoda Roberts AO is delighted Melbournians will be able to enjoy the first-ever experience of Parrtjima outside of the Territory.
“It is wonderful to expand the reach of the Parrtjima Festival and give additional exposure to the amazing Aboriginal artists who contribute every year,” she said.
“The festival is a wonderful public event and it is also very significant in helping provide economic pathways for our Indigenous artists. Grounded is an exciting and contemporary way to enjoy Aboriginal art. It’s experiential and engaging and people respond really well to that.”
Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation Director of Programming & Interpretation Sarah Tutton said, “We’re delighted to be partnering with Parrtjima to bring a piece of the festival to the people of Melbourne, in the heart of our city. Illuminating the stunning architecture of Fed Square, Grounded will bathe the landmark’s iconic sandstones in mesmerising light and immerse locals in a taste of the Territory.”
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Emboldened by the Me Too movement, Wendy calls out the man who assaulted her youthful self, and the institution that shielded him.
With the constant and tender companionship of Richard – her imaginary friend and alter ego – Wendy navigates the maelstrom that engulfs her when truth telling collides with formal processes.
Radioactive Cockroach’s pervasive humour, rich sound design, tender choreography and integrated animation, bring a timely celebration of self care and faithful friendship.
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First Peoples have used pelts in ceremonial and everyday life since time immemorial.
KHT has one of Australia’s most significant collections of South East Australian art and cultural belongings.
It is from this collection that Second Skin: Essence of Country brings together 22 artists and presents
works and cultural belongings that relate to the use of animal pelts in cultural practices.
For tens of thousands of years possum skin has been used in the production of cloaks to protect First
Peoples from the wind, rain, snow and cold in South East Australia, but are also made for use in
ceremony, making music, trade, to reflect cultural identity, map Country and pass cultural knowledge down
through generations.
The exhibition will present underlying themes relating to cultural and spiritual resilience; pride in identity and
community; connection to culture, community and Country.
Featured KHT Collection artists include William Barak (Wurundjeri); William Carter (Nharrang Clan of
Wiradjuri Nation, and Pajong and Wallaballooa Clans of Ngunnawal Nation); Maree Clarke (Yorta Yorta,
Wamba Wamba, Mutti Mutti, Boonwurrung); Wally Cooper (Yorta Yorta); Vicki Couzens (Keeray
Woorrong Gunditjmara); Lee Darroch (Yorta Yorta, Mutti Mutti, Boon Wurrung); Mick Harding
(Taungwurrung); Val Heap (Yorta Yorta); Nola Kerr (Yorta Yorta, Jaara); Kelly Koumalatsos (Wergaia,
Wamba Wamba); Cassie Leatham (Daungwurrung, DjaDjaWurrung); Gayle Maddigan (Wamba Wamba,
Wertikgia); Teena Moffatt (Yorta Yorta, Gunaikurnai, Gunditjmara); Isobel Morphy-Walsh (Taun
Wurrung); Kent Morris (Barkindji); Jenny Murray-Jones (Yorta Yorta); Mandy Nicholson (Wurundjeri,
Dja Dja wurrung, Ngurai illum wurrung); Daryl Rose (Gunditjmara); Iluka Sax-Williams (Taungurung,
Tibrean); Titta (Diana) Secombe (Jardwadjali, Gunditjmara); Len Tregonning ( Gunai /Kurnai); Werrimul
Art & Krafts; and Kevin Williams (Wiradjuri).
The rich knowledge embodied in these works ranging from cloaks, marngrook, arm bands, headdresses,
necklaces, bags, vessels, baby carriers, and various forms of contemporary art and craft, continues to
flourish throughout South East Australia.
Organic forms of cultural material act as powerful reminders of the natural life cycle of living things – from
birth, through life, to death and the inevitable return to Country. Procuring pelts was part of a larger waste-
free process of harnessing the resources of Country. Long after the rest of the animal has been utilised,
the pelt continues to provide physical warmth and an ongoing physical connection to Country, culture and
community.
Possum skin cloaks are also an important reminder and marker of time, both materially and in their method
of production. Beginning with a small number of pelts at birth, the cloak grows as pelts are added
throughout a person’s lifetime, and is decorated with cultural designs and symbols. The various designs
and markings made on the cloak, in both pigments and engravings, tell the story of an individual’s life
journey, forming a visual biography and link to cultural identity. The cloak often follows its owners’ journey
through life, marking key events and milestones, to finally be laid to rest with them when they pass into the
Dreaming.
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C31 Melbourne and Geelong (the Melbourne Community Television Consortium) is Victoria’s not-for-profit community television service providing locally-based entertainment, education and information. C31 provides access and representation to the many diverse communities within Victoria. You can find faces, voices and issues which are not present in mainstream television.
We broadcast over 90 new locally-made programs every week. These programs are produced by community television volunteers and independent television makers.
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FUSE is committed to showcasing all the talent, creativity and art that the community of Darebin has to offer.
Part of its Autumn 2023 program is FUSE@Large, an open access, multi-arts program where any artist, maker and
creator can promote their event under the umbrella that is FUSE so long as it is happening in Darebin during the
festival. This program provides opportunities to activate careers for artists, whether they’re just starting out or
continuing to grow their audience.
This Autumn, Darebin locals and creatives alike will bear witness to performances never experienced before. From
art exhibitions to live music performances, festival-goers will be spoilt for choice.
In the exhibition Being Keepers: Ecology of Home, Ryoko shares the process of turning a refuge in an emergency
to a home through her decomposing and everyday life practices. After Ryoko was displaced from her home in
Fukushima due to the 2011 nuclear accident in Japan, she came to Australia as a transnational environmental
evacuee. Now in this open house, she shows how her decomposition practice draws from her cultural heritage through
the medium of her red yarn-based art practice, which is informed by ikebana, a Japanese flower arrangement. Visit
her at this open house in Preston from 11-13 March or online from
11-26 March.
FUSE@Large is hosting this year’s Melbourne Ukulele Festival
(MUF). Bringing the magic over three days, MUF is the longest
running ukulele festival in Australia, inspiring artists and hosting great
workshops centred in High Street, Northcote. From Friday 17 to
Sunday 19 March, MUF has an artist line up to rave about, including
Dead Man’s Uke and The Thin White Ukes (pictured right).
Bundoora Homestead Art Centre presents the A1 Darebin Art Salon 2023, returning for its fourth iteration and
featuring over 150 artists who live, work or study in the City of Darebin. This major community art prize and exhibition
allows artists at any stage of their journey to exhibit work in a public art gallery. 15 March to 24 June.
Celebrating her hit new single ‘This Mess’ is local talent, Shannen James. After the success of her sold out debut
tour, Shannen has performed alongside much-loved Australian artists such as the DMA’s, Confidence Man and Vera
Blue. Friday 17 March at the Northcote Social Club
In the words of Kath and Kim, Look at Moi: 80s Prom is an interactive
themed life drawing class where participants can be the muse or the artist.
Held at Last Peek Studio, the 80s themed art class is turning life drawing
on its head. A $5 donation includes, food and materials are all supplied as
well as a flamboyant set design aimed to intrigue and delight. Please note,
there is no nudity in this class. Saturday 18 March.
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Stephen talks to the Sunday Arts magazine Team.
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Natalie Miller AO is an icon of the Australian film industry, and one of its most admired
and accomplished leaders. Over the past 40 years Natalie has firmly established herself in the world of arthouse films
and in doing so become a pioneer for women in the industry and beyond. Her role as an advocate for women in the
industry inspired the establishment of the Natalie Miller Fellowship in 2011. She is celebrating her life’s work with the
publication of her memoir Projecting Natalie Miller, a beautiful coffee-table book that is filled with personal
recollections, photos, newspaper articles and interviews with family members, plus tributes penned by some of the
industry’s most respected leaders and movie directors including Gillian Anderson, Joel Pearlman, Alan Finney and
Fred Schepisi.
The book provides touching firsthand accounts from Natalie, her husband, and her children, as they recount her
humble beginnings in their lounge room, all the way to the glittering lights of Cannes Film Festival each year – and
how she managed life as a trailblazing working mother, who always put them first . The book also includes deeply
personal accounts from Natalie and her business partner of more than 30 years, Barry Peak, on the establishment of
two of Australia’s best known arthouse cinemas, the Longford Cinema and Cinema Nova.
Natalie says, “I have been blessed to meet and work with so many extraordinary people – directors, producers,
writers, actors, film distributors, exhibitors and sales agents. This book began as a throw away comment to my
publisher Deborah Marks about how everyone says I should write a book. So, several years later after many long
meetings and endless searches for memorabilia – here we are. Ultimately this is a legacy for my family, but it is also a
study of independent cinema and proof that women can juggle business and motherhood – I did it before we even had
fax machines!”
Born in Elwood into a traditional Jewish immigrant family, Natalie Sharpe after graduating from school she studied a
Bachelor of Arts at Melbourne University. In 1962 she married textile businessman Henry Miller. It was while she was
working as a publicist for the Melbourne International Film Festival, a position she held for 17 years, that she saw a
gap in the market for arthouse and foreign films – and in 1967 she established her film distribution company, Sharmill
Films. She went onto own and manage the Longford Cinema in South Yarra for 17 years, which specialised in
exhibiting independent foreign and Australian art house films, before its closure in 2001. In 1993, Natalie co-founded
the Cinema Nova complex in Carlton, which is now one of the leading independent cinemas in Australia. In 2003,
Natalie was awarded the prestigious Chevalier des Arts et des Letres (Knight of the Order of Arts & Letters) for her
services in promoting French cinema. Her immense contribution to the Australian and global screen industry has seen
her the Order of Australia (Officer and Medal). She was also a founding member of the Australian Centre for the
Moving image (ACMI), where she served on the board for eight years and she also sat on the Course Advisory
Committee of the Victorian College of the Arts.
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Slip by Rebecca JensenImage, sound, and time untether in a dance work that considers our entanglement in acts of delay, deferral and doubt.Presented by Darebin Arts Speakeasy, as part of FRAME: A biennial of danceFoley is a sound-effect technique used in film to construct a sense of reality within a scene. Sounds on screen are recreated in post-production using unlikely objects and body movements, amplifying the image in a way that’s so convincing we can forget to doubt. Slip connects the illusion of Foley to the complexity of our present reality, where almost everything around us is processed, and we find ourselves entangled in acts of delay and deferral.
Originally created as a short piece for the Keir Choreographic Award in 2022, Sliphas been developed into a new, full-length work. Dancer Rebecca Jensen(Deep Soulful Sweats) and award-winning musician Aviva Endean (Token Armies) perform together, de-coupling sound and image in a dance work that is both witty and mesmerising.
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William Mc Bride talks to Eve and David about Frame.
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Dick and Fiona talk to Eve and David
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Featuring songs from the Grammy Award winning multi-platinum album of the same name and its follow-up album release ‘21st Century Breakdown’, American Idiot tells the story of Johnny, Tunny and Will navigating a post-9/11 world and their journeys trying to break free from suburbia.
Music Theatre Guild Award nominated director Scott Bradley (Rock of Ages, Hairspray) explores the journey of the three young boys as they seek adventure and fulfilment beyond the constraints of their small-town lives through the music and lyrics of American Idiot.
“Theatrical are amazing to work with. It’s a joy to watch close friends and connections grow and foster, and it really reflects on stage and in the show we are doing,” says Scott.
The all-out rock opera features the entire tracklist of Green Day’s iconic album American Idiot, including the titular song ‘American Idiot’, ‘Wake Me Up When September Ends’, ‘21 Guns’ and ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’, amongst other fan favourites.
Beyond American Idiot’s entertaining and nostalgic 2000s rock hits, the show explores themes of youth angst, broken relationships, love and loss.
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Josh Piterman is an established musical theatre performer and classical crossover artist who has been working consistently on Australian and UK stages over the past 15 years. His past credits include being a part of international pop opera group The Ten Tenors, Tony in the 2010 Australian production of West Side Story, Bustopher Jones/Gus/Growltiger in the 2015/16 Australian season of Cats (a role that won him the Green Room Award for best supporting actor in a Musical), Corny Collins in the UK tour of Hairspray and Gerry Goffin in the 2017/18 Australian tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. His impressive West End debut came as he took on the most coveted role as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera in 2019, a role he will reprise at the Sydney Opera House from August 2022 followed by a season at the Arts Centre Melbourne from October 2022.
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| Five significant sculptures from Arts Centre Melbourne’s Public Art Collection will find temporary new homes at McClelland, Australia’s pre-eminent Sculpture Park and Gallery and Heide Museum of Modern Art during the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation.Sculptures, Rhythms of Life, Family of Man I, Family of Man II, formerly located around Arts Centre Melbourne’s Theatres building, were today installed at McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery as part of a long-term loan as Arts Centre Melbourne undergoes significant updates to its buildings and public space. The sculpture Rhythms of Life was donated by the artist, Andrew Rogerswhile Family of Man I and Family of Man II by artist Cole Sopov were generously donated by John and Agita Haddad.Sculptures Coming and Going, by artist Les Kossatz and Marathon Man II by artist Anthony Pryor are being loaned to Heide Museum of Modern Art and will be installed in early March.Coming and Going was donated by the William Angliss Art Fund and Marathon Man II was donated by Leon and Sandra Velik.Since being removed from Arts Centre Melbourne in July 2022, the sculptures have been carefully stored, cleaned, and prepared for installation by J. K. Fasham, Melbourne’s specialist sculpture fabricators and installers.“Arts Centre Melbourne’s Public Art Collection should be exactly that – public. Being able to bring these sculptures to new audiences, ensuring they continue to be enjoyed while the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation is underway, is a fantastic outcome. I’m looking forward to visiting them,” said Arts Centre Melbourne CEO Karen Quinlan AM.The temporary relocation of the sculptures to these esteemed and popular galleries means they have the potential to reach new audiences who may not have visited them at Arts Centre Melbourne.The sculpture loans are planned for five years with their host venues in Langwarrin and Bulleen.McClelland Director Lisa Byrne said “these magnificent works are a perfect complement to our existing Collection.”“The works by Cole Sopov, a post-war immigre artist will be exhibited alongside fellow post-war immigre artists including Inge King, Vincas Jomatas and Teisutis Zikaras. McClelland Collection already includes several Andrew Rogers works and Rhythms of Life will be a terrific expansion of this oeuvre. The loans initiative will provide greater cultural opportunities for the community of the outer SE of Melbourne,” Ms Byrne said.Heide Artistic Director Lesley Harding said “We are delighted to have these much-loved public sculptures located at Heide for the next few years. Les Kossatz was a close associate of John and Sunday Reed and their son Sweeney and his sheep in Coming and Going deftly reference the agricultural history of the Heide site. Anthony Pryor’s Marathon Man II will be located nearby to Rick Amor’s Running Man and perfectly complements the figurative sculptures in the Heide parklands.“ |
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As with all Science Gallery exhibitions, BREAK THE BINARIES has been developed together with a panel of young people and an academic advisory group and features a range of interdisciplinary projects across video, sound, sculpture and multimedia, each presenting a playful, welcoming and kaleidoscopic view of the topic.
Science Gallery Director Dr Ryan Jefferies said the subjects explored in BREAK THE BINARIES have been consistently raised as of interest for young people. “We work closely with young adults from a range of backgrounds to discuss potential topics for exhibitions, and gender and identity continue to be themes of personal and universal relevance.
“This is a bold and compelling exploration of the subject, where a spectrum of perspectives and personal histories are shared, and social norms and binary frameworks about gender, identity and cultural representation are challenged,” he said.
The University of Melbourne secured the rights to the first and only Australian node in the internationally acclaimed Science Gallery Network. The gallery offers over 3500 sqm of exhibition space, a dedicated teaching learning space in partnership with the Victorian Department of Education and Training, a theatre, an artist residency lab, and social spaces, designed to inspire young adults through art, science and innovation.
The Science Gallery Network embeds galleries in leading Universities around the world, with proven success at engaging 15-25-year-olds in STEM subjects and pathways – the key being the presentation of immersive and experimental exhibitions that blend scientific theory and new technologies with contemporary themes and creativity.
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| Penned by acclaimed international writers, Elvis: A Musical Revolution is a new bio-musical exploring the extraordinary life of the award-winning cultural icon and rock ‘n roll superstar, Elvis Presley.The Australian premiere will open at Sydney’s State Theatre from July 2023, before rocking into Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre from September 2023.Join the ticket waitlist now via elvisthemusical.com.au for first access to the best seats when they are released on 1 March.Led by award-winning producer David Venn, this brand-new production will explore pivotal moments in Elvis’ life from his childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi through to his triumphant ‘68 Comeback Special. Featuring over 40 iconic Elvis Presley hit songs, audiences of all ages will have the chance to connect with the music of a generation that continues to have an undeniable cultural impact.“Elvis’ unique voice, legendary hip swing and good humour have inspired many, as did the humility he is known for. With over one billion records sold worldwide, and a name that needs no introduction, Elvis is regarded as one of the most important figures of twentieth century popular culture. It’s incredibly exciting to bring new life to his story and celebrate the man, the icon, – the King of Rock ‘n Roll and the impact he made. We can’t wait to welcome audiences to the theatre to have a great time and get all shook up in their blue suede shoes!” says producer David Venn.This production will be brought to life by a soon to be announced Australian creative team, providing employment opportunities for home-grown arts workers. Set to feature dazzling choreography, incredible costumes and sing-along songs, this sensational new show will provide audiences with an unforgettable theatre experience. |
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Discover the dimensions of FRAME: A biennial of dance.
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Fox galleries presents ‘Target Aim, Miss Hit’, a new series of works that explore an understanding of what it means to move freely, with autonomy in an increasingly complex interconnected...
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Over three star-filled summer nights, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will continue its more than 90-year tradition of performing free concerts at the landmark Sidney Myer Music Bowl. The 2023 summer...
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The brainchild of session musician Sean Donehue and writer Nick Waxman, Bearded is set to hit Frankston Arts Centre’s Cube 37 stage on March 1st for an extremely limited run....
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Malthouse Outdoor Stage returns for Summer 2023 with an eclectic program that amplifies bold and experimental voices at Melbourne’s must visit destination outdoor performance hub. Headlining the program is Australia’s...
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The Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) today announces the full program for its 2023 event – including over 40 sessions, more than 120 speakers and 100-plus industry decision makers –...
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Rohan returns to talk to the Sunday Arts Magazine team.
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Claire Tonti is a Naarm-based singer/songwriter and host of both the award-winning podcast Suggestible and her interview show TONTS, where she speaks to writers, activists, experts, thinkers and deeply feeling...
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Following rave reviews for THE CROCODILE when it premiered at the 2015 Manchester International Festival, Spinning Plates Co. snapped up the rights to present the Melbourne premiere of this “savagely...
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The annual Melbourne Women in Film Festival (MWFF) is proud to announce the full program for 2023, including Freshly Squeezed Shorts, Next Gen Shorts and Reel Shorts. Through the theme Connections, MWFF will...
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After a remarkable 50 years at La Mama Theatre, Dr Liz Jones AO will step down from her role as Artistic Director and co-CEO at the end of March 2023....
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First Peoples First is new for 2023 and audiences can expect a sensational day and night of First Nations music, featuring Christine Anu, a tribute to Archie Roach with his...
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Stephen talks to the Sunday Arts Magazine Team.
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Travis Alabanza’s international breakout hit Burgerz will take the stage at Theatre Works this February, as part of Midsumma Festival. Helmed by the Green Room Award winning team behind “The...
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Celebrating Lunar New Year in the luckiest place in Melbourne, internationally-acclaimed cabaret provocateurs Finucane & Smith meld the ancient with the contemporary for House of the Heart – a cabaret...
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XYZ is honored to present the work of six older male artists who have been in practice more than a decade. In this exhibition the curator, garrie maguire, has selected...
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Thomas Jasper talks to the Sunday Arts Magazine team.
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A dynamic and darkly comic premiere season, The MILF and Mistress is a rare and compelling theatrical event that centres on the older lesbian experience. Hitting the stage at Theatre...
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Queens of the Pub’ is an explosive new exhibition of photographic images, films and costumes by Gerard O’Connor and Marc Wasiak. This project is about combining diversity, honouring the queen...
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We perceive bodies as borders; curved spines that push against the weight of the world. Like a rising tide changing the shoreline they are constantly becoming – tender, flexing, magnetic...
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Playing as a part of the 2023 Midsumma Festival, award-winning playwright and poet Amy May Nunn returns to Theatre Works with their latest work; Lemon Tree on Dreg Street. Incorporating...
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This book is a series of vignettes about changes to Australian institutions, organisations and systems that have significantly improved economic and social well-being for Australians. Economic system innovations have had...
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Benjamin MacEllen is a memoirist, lyricist, actor, poet, playwright, and activist who has been writing stories, songs, poems and plays since he was a young child. He writes and speaks...
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Dick Gross AM, writer and composer said, “In this buoyant, occasionally saucy musical, the protagonists fight the system to stay together. Twenty songs explore this journey.” he added, “In this...
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Stephen talks to David and Neil about Films.
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Experience, Create and Celebrate at the Victorian Pride Centre this summer with a huge Midsumma Festival program! Featuring cabaret, comedy, life drawing, science talks, spin classes and more. Festival dates:...
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Spring Awakening” is a bold musical adaption by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater of German expressionist Frank Wedekind’s controversial 1891 play of the same. Featuring an electrifying rock/pop score, “Spring Awakening” follows...
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Augmented reality, projections, soundscapes, inflatables, luminescence all at your fingertips. ‘What’s Up Stonnington’, is an immersive and interactive series of art installations built to intrigue and inspire. Presented on the...
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Set upon white linoleum and cast in cruciform by halogen light, Like a Knife, the Horizon is a new work by Hamish McIntosh which explores queer time through self-destruction. A durational...
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Centre Five features seminal works drawn from Institutional and private collections from seven artists from the Centre Five group of modernist Melbourne sculptors who defined local artistic practice in the 1950s...
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Stephen is back for 2023 chatting about all things film.
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The modern world is full of stunning architecture and design, from sleek skyscrapers to intricate public spaces. As a photographer, I’m always looking for ways to portray these amazing structures...
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Essayist, arts reviewer and researcher Kath Kenny shines new light on an unspoken yet pivotal moment in Australian theatre – and the rise of the women’s and sexual liberation movements – Staging a...
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A survey exhibition of the work of major Australian artist Peter Booth will be held at TarraWarra Museum of Art, 26 November 2022 – 13 March 2023. With a remarkable...
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Alexander McQueen (1969 – 2010), one of the most significant fashion designers of the late twentieth-century, was lauded for his conceptual and technical virtuosity. McQueen’s critically acclaimed collections synthesised...
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He is back for the final time in 2022. Find out what is happening in the film world over summer.
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Presenting 21 events, the annual Peninsula Summer Music Festival will ring in the New Year with a deliciously diverse program of contemporary and classical music permeating the vibrant and beautiful Mornington Peninsula,...
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From December 10-16 in Melbourne this year, “BÖRTE- Empress of the World”, will be premiered. It is the centerpiece of the Inaugural Eurasian Arts Festival. This is an event, like...
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Linden New Art has launched a new art prize created to support two mid-career artists to pursue new directions in their practices. JUNCTURE, as the name suggests, is designed to...
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Whilst Suzy J is a born and bred Melbourne girl, don’t let this Aussie city slicker in stilettoes fool you into thinking she isn’t country! About to rock the Country...
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How I See It: Blak Art and Film, a presentation showcasing works that explore new visions from eight Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives. Spanning moving image, installation, documentary, photography and...
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Many of Australia’s favourite musical theatre stars including Lucy Durack (Wicked, Legally Blonde, Shrek), Verity Hunt-Ballard (Mary Poppins, Sweet Charity), Thomas McGuane (Frozen, Jersey Boys), Matt Lee (Mary Poppins, Frozen)...
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The Victorian Pride Centre is excited to announce the opening of photographic exhibitions ‘Ad Homonem’ by David Thai, and ‘Different flowers from the same field’ by Lisa Ray – both on display...
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Wheels N Decks is the 3rd iteration of Aperture; a moving image program co-curated by #RenewFitzroyStreet Project Manager Mish Eisen & Richard Sowada, Director of St Kilda Film Festival ‘Aperture’...
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For a truly unique theatre experience this summer, Melbourne Shakespeare Company will be performing their brand new musical production of The Merry Wives of Windsor in the Rose Garden at...
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2CELLOS is the eclectic, international sensation comprised of two classically trained cellists who reached video viral fame on YouTube from their 2011 rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal.” The pair, Luka Šulić and HAUSER,...
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A festive favourite that premiered 280 years ago, Handel’s Messiah remains one of the Baroque composer’s most enduring works featuring the exultant and inspirational Hallelujah chorus. This December, the MSO...
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What do you get when Michael Bublé, Harry Connick Jnr and Robbie Williams meet Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr and Dean Martin…. Capturing the style, class and humour of the...
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Victorian Theatre Company takes on a brutal Daniel Keene love story. A dark Bonnie and Clyde tale set in the streets of Melbourne. Following their acclaimed debut season (The Darkening...
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From the West End to Australia, the ground-breaking triple Olivier Award-winning stage show EMILIA makes its Australian debut at Arts Centre Melbourne from 10 – 27 November. Inspired by 17th...
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ACMI proudly presents the premiere of Tully Arnot’s latest work Epiphytes, a multi-sensory virtual reality (VR) project exploring the sentience of plants, in the final instalment of the $80,000 Mordant...
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Dr Judith Buckrich was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1950 and emigrated to Melbourne in 1958. She has several entries in the Encyclopedia of Melbourne and Remembering Melbourne 1850- 1960....
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Stephen talks to Neal and the crew about all things films.
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Returning to Elisabeth Murdoch Hall for the second time in 2022, Cheetham presents Woven Song, a contemporary chamber series inspired by the Australian Tapestry Workshop Embassy Tapestries. The Embassy Tapestries are...
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The Australian Ballet School, the national centre for elite ballet, presents its much-loved end of year performance with over 100 of their full-time artists in training taking to stage for...
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NEVERNEVERNEVERNEVERNEVERNEVERNEVER captures a moment before childhood is lost forever. Hovering between dance and theatre, NEVERNEVERNEVERNEVERNEVERNEVERNEVER is a portrait of a friendship that unfolds between two physically different bodies. Devised over...
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BIG Sculpture St Kilda Biennale 2022 is an outdoor sculpture exhibition and competition and is the largest outdoor BIG Sculpture exhibition and competition in the Melbourne metropolitan area. The 2022...
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Yep he is back talking about the Art scene in Melbourne.
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I have attended life drawing groups for many years and enjoy these sessions immensely. There are not enough spaces in Melbourne that provide opportunities to draw the male figure. I...
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On Sunday 13 November, 2022, Ruth Rogers-Wright performs the great songs of Nina Simone in a concert including original music and poetry evoking the sprit of this acclaimed artist. Ruth’s...
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Fred Williams: The London Drawings is the first exhibition dedicated to Williams’s London period (1952–56). The exhibition explores the range and power of William’s drawings from this formative period through...
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An enchanting collection of annotated historical images and contemporary photographs, revealing the change and development that Melbourne has experienced over the years. In 1835, as he walked the sacred grounds...
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In his most expansive project yet, internationally renowned artist Rone is set to take over one of Melbourne’s most iconic locations with Time: an epic new installation that will occupy...
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The inaugural MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission, opening on 6 October, will unveil a large-scale installation by world-leading Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao exploring the concept of clothing as...
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From snake charming to activism – all in a day’s work New installation exploring both the magic and hardships of working life stories of well-known and everyday Victorians to open...
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Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) launches this Thursday 10 November for a twelve-day jam packed program stronger than ever. Expect a prime selection of local and international drama, comedy, documentary, and...
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Anthony Breslin presents ‘Melange’ at Burrinja: the iconic Melbourne artist emerges from an illness-induced “coma” to present a solo show that celebrates life. In a momentous ‘tour de force’ artist...
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A new show is about to debut at the Melbourne Fringe with a controversial premise – you can only watch the show if you’re transgender. If you’re cisgender, then they...
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Whilst everyone was growing potted plants and learning a new language in lockdown, Miss Cairo sat on her ass and grew a new set of tits. Miss Cairo puts her...
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It’s showtime, and tonight the ocean’s biggest star, Ethel Mermaid, is set to make a splash! With tails of a life in the spotlight – fame, fortune, love and loss...
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Footscray Community Arts presents BOLDER – an interdimensional art exhibition exploring Augmented Reality (AR) and expanded sensory experiences from ArtLife Artist-in-Residence, Steven Tran. ArtLife is a program platforming artists with...
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Hot on the heels of sell out performances at the 2021 Melbourne Fringe Festival and 2022 Midsumma Festival, “SEAMAN! THE SEA SHANTY SPECTACULAR” is back by popular demand! This multi-award-...
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After being away Stephen is back with all the film gossip.
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THE LOST CITY OF MELBOURNE. Directed Gus Berger | Australia | 2022 | 80mins. Synopsis: Melbourne in the 1850s was the fastest growing city in the world. They dreamt big,...
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2022 Recipient – Angela Bailey Curator and photographic artist, Angela Bailey’s fellowship will result in The GLAD Project, an exploration into the often secreted queer lives of performance artists. Bailey...
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Opera Australia will embark on its 26th annual National Tour with a new production by director Priscilla Jackman of Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, opening 15 July at the...
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This July, Theatre Works and Burning House bring Ancient Rome to life in CALIGULA, a wild cross between MIDSOMMAR and AMERICAN PSYCHO in this massive play. Twelve actors bring this...
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Recalled and reimagined from the fantastical minds of her slain children, Medea: Out of the Mouths of Babes is Theatre Works’ latest premiere production, drawn from Euripides’ famous tale. Developed...
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Stephen returns to talk to the Sunday Arts Magazine team about films.
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Dolly Parton’s smash-hit West End musical, 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL, is wowing audiences and critics alike during its Australian premiere. The Australian tour is about to open at Brisbane’s...
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9 Lives is a new, visual art exhibition featuring the works of nine Melbourne-based female-identifying artists, including iconic costumier Rose Chong, showing at The Long Gallery at Montsalvat from 14...
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Daughters of Melbourne: A Guide to the Invisible Statues of Melbourne By Maree Coote At last! A TRUER History of Melbourne… With Added Women for extra strength! Meet the daughters...
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Linden New Art presents DISTANT SHORES, a new exhibition project co-produced by Melbourne/Naarm- based photographic artist Morganna Magee and curator Anna Monea. Developed in collaboration with members from the local...
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Town Hall Gallery presents the new exhibition Above the Canopy, celebrating the rich and diverse beauty of the Australian natural environment from 9 July to 24 September. This exhibition conveys...
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Telstra NATSIAA Finalists 64 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards finalists selected in the 2022 exhibition. 64 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander finalists from across Australia have...
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Presented by Salty Theatre, He Who Must Not Be Named apparates to the Gateway of the Mornington Peninsula this July. Salty Theatre, making a name for itself as an “underground...
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For the first time in 7 years, Melbourne’s artiste provocateurs Finucane & Smith return to the heart of the city with FUTURE. JOY. CLUB. – a sultry decadent celebration of...
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“It was winter 2002 when our two year old daughter was diagnosed with leukaemia. Our world crashed around us overnight. There were moments when being heavily pregnant with our third...
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Stephen talks to Eve and David about films on in Melbourne and beyond.
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Following enormous successes in the UK and US, Lightscape is making its Australian debut at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne in June 2022 and will be a highlight of Melbourne’s highly...
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Roberto talks to the team about his play. Resendiz is a symbolic-surreal gay artist from Mexico, he likes to experiment with bright colours juxtaposing confronting ideas, sad and happy subject...
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Here We Are Amongst You is the newest spellbinding work created by Rawcus. Embracing connection, belonging and being together, Here We Are Amongst You is choreographed by the 14 people...
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The inaugural multi-dimensional public art Under the Surface, has come to life. Victoria’s newest public art experience follows the East Gippsland Rail Trail from Bairnsdale to Orbost. The project features...
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MIFF is celebrating a milestone 70 years in 2022 so the program is in for a bumper year featuring an expansive program of acclaimed international cinema, emerging talent, local cult...
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Rohan returns to talk about the Arts.
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An ambitious new project aims to survey hundreds of people working in Australia’s arts organisations, to better understand why the sector’s stated goal of increasing audience diversity has so far...
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A call to action on climate change – Naarm band Public Holiday release debut single ‘The Bush’ The Bush is the first single from Public Holiday’s debut self-titled EP. Written in...
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Passing Strange Book and Lyrics by Stew Music by Stew and Heidi Rodewald Created in collaboration with Annie Dorsen By Arrangement with Music Theatre International (Australasia) on behalf of Dramatists...
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The Australian Chamber Choir have our ‘Top Dozen Choral Classics’ concerts coming up in the middle of the year for which we are asking members of the public to vote...
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ACMI, in an Australian exclusive, will present a major exhibition of more than 70 works from the national collection of renowned British art institution, Tate. Light: Works from Tate’s Collection...
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The Melbourne Prize Trust The Trust is delighted to offer the Melbourne Prize for Music 2022 & Awards. This year’s program has been made possible through the generous and ongoing...
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One of Melbourne’s great cultural treasures is returning to its spiritual home. The Australian Antique & Art Dealers Association’s Melbourne Fair is returning to the iconic Malvern Town Hall over...
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Sacellum Sacellum (pron: sa-chell-um): a small chapel within a church, or a sanctuary dedicated to a deity Sacellum is an infected confection of the sacred and technology. A melancholic wink...
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Described by the New York Times as ‘thrilling and engaging – universal, profound… and uplifting’ Joan Didion’s celebrated memoir is brought to life by Green Room Award-winning actor Jillian Murray...
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Stephen talks to David and Neil about what’s on in Melbourne.
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There are some really intriguing illuminations – Now Breathe created by Resolution X collaborators Jamie Russell, David Bartholomeusz and Kait Hall transforms the square’s urban forest into a living, breathing organism through the interplay of high-spec lighting...
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The Victorian Pride Centre is a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful space for all LGBTIQ+ communities and their allies. Our vision is a world where every LGBTIQ+ person has a place...
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ANYTHING FOR YOU is the 38th commercial release for Australian songwriter Ruth Picker under the Song Tailors brand. This neo-soul track marks the return of U.S based vocalist Dylan Kline...
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A casualty of the 2021 Victoria Lockdown, Wil King (ABC/Netflix’s Why Are You Like This, Strangers in Between) and their real-life partner, award-winner Patrick Livesey (The Boy, George, Gone Girls)...
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The Jewish Museum of Australia: Gandel Centre of Judaica, in collaboration with PHOTO 2022 and the Helmut Newton Foundation, presents HELMUT NEWTON: In Focus, a landmark exhibition of one of...
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With cigarette smoke curling through the air, and Jatz cracker crumbs settling on the carpet, Maureen sits before you. You’re her guest, so you’d better sit up and listen. It’s...
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Golden Square is RISING’s swirling art car park—three levels of art, performance, parades and rooftop bars. Smack bang in the middle of the longest continuous Chinatown in the West is a...
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St Kilda Film Festival is Australia’s largest and longest-running short film festival. The Festival is an Academy Awards qualifying event, showcasing Australia’s emerging cinema.
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Fart Fabulous is a farty party for grands, grandkids and teenagers alike. A playful, punk variety show bursting with circus, drag, dance, visual art and live music. From the team behind Fu#k...
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Finally, after two long yearsof lockdown Robert Earp and Venus Tomarz will launch Venus Virgin Tomarz. Two brilliant minds come together for the Venus Virgin Tomarz photographic exhibition showing this...
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Based on the film starring Reese Witherspoon and Sarah Michelle Gellar comes Cruel Intentions, the ultimate ‘90s throwback. Featuring back to back iconic songs including Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve), Every...
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Hercules was seen as a hero, a great protector and a role model. However, the lesser-known story of his violent murder of his wife and children is all but forgotten....
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Pete can trace a knitting and knotting obsession all the way back to Newcastle, UK, where his grandparents owned an arts and craft shop. Sadly for Pete, it was very...
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Celebrating their first performance in Her Majesty’s Theatre, the Australian company have been invigorated by the enthusiasm of Melburnians, who have been awaiting performances since the season was announced in...
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Australian playwright Fleur Murphy premieres a compelling new drama about family and belonging. I’ve been extremely humbled by the response we’ve received from various communities and individuals throughout the development...
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Luciano talks to Neil and David about his recent works.
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In 2018, during the first of two artist residencies with Bundanon Trust, Martin was invited to observe the inaugural Indigenous fire initiatives and cultural burn program undertaken in the lead...
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A discarded shopping list, a handwritten sign on a shuttered shopfront and the contents of a ticket collector’s jacket pocket have been transformed into works of art that reveal fascinating...
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Natalie King is the only Australian curator to have ever curated two national pavilions at Venice Biennales, New Zealand 2022 and Australia 2017. Somewhat of a pioneer in curating Indigenous...
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Simon talks to Neil and David about his career and his upcoming Opera he is staring in.
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When Li-Ting escapes from Taiwan to arrive in Melbourne, she’s expecting to find love, a career and new beginnings. She stumbles into so much more. ‘Dear Mama’ follows Li-Ting and her...
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Stephen returns to talk to Neil and David about what films are happening in Melbourne
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Witness a tour de force performance in Cocteau’s triumphant one-woman play. A woman lies on the floor of an abandoned apartment. A telephone rings beside her. Will this be her...
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Critically acclaimed hit musical Girl From the North Country arrives at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre on 29 April International hit musical Girl from the North Country, by Conor McPherson, with music...
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Two shows only, the Mother’s Day Concert will be presented both as a 2pm matinee and an 5pm concert at Melbourne’s spectacular Hamer Hall. “This will be a very special...
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Under the radar: Male homosexual lives in post-Second World War Australia Oral and written history in Australia has been recorded mainly from a heteronormative perspective and has largely ignored...
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Simon Lamb – Managing Director of Black Lamb Movies talks to the Sunday Arts Magazine
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Stacey talks about the upcoming performances of La Traviata in Melbourne.
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Dressed for success, GlamourPussy’s mission is to spread the good word as she sings of the joys of post-menopause: when a girl finally gets her body, her mind and her...
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Agent Bodies considers new propositions of what a body is, what it has been, and, perhaps most importantly, what it could be. This exhibition interrogates how human bodies, other bodies,...
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Driftwood – The Musical is a theatrical adaptation of Eva de Jong-Duldig’s critically acclaimed memoir, which tells the inspirational story of the renowned Austrian/Australian sculptor Karl Duldig and his artist/inventor...
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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra & Live Nation present TO BARBRA, WITH LOVE An 80th Birthday Celebration for Barbra...
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Join brothers Eden and Josh as they try to break free of repeating the same show every night and explore the infinite Megaverse. With the arrival of covid and the...
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STATION is pleased to present Particle Days by Jon Cattapan, the artist’s third solo exhibition with the gallery. With a vibrant practice spanning over 45 years, Cattapan is recognized as...
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Paul talks to the Sunday Arts magazine about upcoming events.
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A young ragtag militia must quickly and efficiently clear a building of those deemed old or infirm. In our world stripped of wealth, resources and the current social hierarchy –...
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Rohan is back talking about the Arts.
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Fascination with the private lives of reigning monarch has fueled speculation, rumour and debate for centuries. Surrounded by a plethora of courtiers, chroniclers and political schemers, the lives of royal...
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From the home to the artists studio to the streets, physical spaces have often sought out by queer people as sites of refuge, safety, desire, community, and resistance. One such...
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Representations of queer love, desire and sensuality throughout history range from coded to overt, and often focus on the body as the site of emotion and sexuality. These works reveal...
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Peter Tully Love me tender, necklace 1977 plastic, paste, opaque synthetic polymer resin, mirror, enamel paint on colour offset lithograph 38.4 × 14.0 × 1.4 cm National Gallery of Victoria,...
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Rohan Shearn talks about the arts in Melbourne.
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She Wrote The Letter, directed by the highly acclaimed Cathy Hunt, going on at St Martins Theatre in South Yarra from April 5 until April 11. The play is also...
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Following sell out shows and hard fan crushes in the UK, musical comedy dynamo Amanda Jane Pritchard is back home and back on stage at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival...
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Since Paul Grabowsky first approached Yaron Lifschitz with the invitation to create a new work to premiere at MPAC, the two have workshopped three completely different concepts. As Yaron commented,...
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Hans The German took his talents to the international stage on America’s Got Talent – and now he’s hoping to bring the world to him. The flamboyant and colourful cabaret...
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On the first night of winter, artists, fruit bats and other creatures of the night pulse through a city reawakened. A festival three years in the making, built by and...
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An awe-inspiring and timeless design by a multidisciplinary team led by Australian architect Angelo Candalepas and Associates was today revealed by the Victorian Government and the National Gallery of Victoria...
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UNEARTHED engages both physical and digital landscapes. The artwork features a mural with contemporary re-workings of Yorta Yorta shields by Lorraine Brigdale and enlarged micrographs by Betty Sargeant from PluginHUMAN....
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The fall of Saigon in 1975 triggered a mass exodus of South Vietnamese from their homeland by sea. It is estimated that anywhere between one to two million people would...
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Jake comes in to talk about his life and comedy.
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America, 1919. Gangsters, The Salvation Army, and an unlikely love story. Premiering a year after their landmark hit The Threepenny Opera, Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht and Elisabeth Hauptmann’s anti-capitalist musical...
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‘Light’ celebrates over sixteen years of artwork inspired by life models and dance companies from New York to The Australian Ballet by award winning artist Debra Winn. This evocative and...
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The impossible task of seeking the truth. The acclaimed feminist theatre makers THE RABBLE are exploring the complex dynamics of power, consent, knowledge and truth through this new performance work:...
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A story as big as Ned Kelly’s, the untold story of his sister, Kate Kelly is both tragic and heroic. Written by Awgie nominated playwright Rosemary Johns and directed by...
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Celebrating 28 years at the NGV in 2022, Top Arts is an ever-popular annual exhibition presenting the exceptional and thought-provoking work of VCE Art and VCE Studio Arts students undertaking...
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Black Comedy star/writer, icon, television and cabaret sensation and self-styled ‘Faboriginal’, Steven Oliver, will debut his cheeky festival hit. Steven Oliver: Bigger & Blacker at the Malthouse Theatre from 31...
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A contemporary neo-noir thriller spanning seven decades and set in the inner suburbs of Melbourne, this March Theatre Works and the Victorian Theatre Company proudly present The Darkening Sky –...
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Director Jessica Bridgfoot confirmed Priscilla Presley will travel from her home in Los Angeles to Bendigo to officially launch the exhibition. “Priscilla plays a key role in the Elvis story...
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Yal presents a selection of photographic work and large painted shields by multidisciplinary artist Yuriyal Eric Bridgeman in collaboration with members of the Yuri tribe of Sibmu Province and his...
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Queer” as a concept runs against all definitions, all fixed meaning, forever questioning, redeploying, twisting terms, texts and itself from conventional usage. – Christoph Ribbat, Professor of American Studies at...
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Queer” as a concept runs against all definitions, all fixed meaning, forever questioning, redeploying, twisting terms, texts and itself from conventional usage. – Christoph Ribbat, Professor of American Studies at the Universität Paderborn in Germany, and author of ‘Queer and Straight Photography’, published in the journal ‘Amerikastudien’, 2001.
Opening in 2022, Queer is a landmark, Australian-first exhibition that will explore the NGV Collection through a queer lens and celebrate the rich, diverse and sometimes untold stories that emerge. Spanning five gallery spaces and featuring more than 300 artworks across historical eras and cultures, the exhibition will be the most comprehensive thematic presentation of artworks relating to queer stories ever mounted in an Australian art institution.
Bringing together a breadth of artworks from antiquity to the present day, the exhibition will illuminate the ways in which queer lives and stories have been expressed in art through history. Drawing on contemporary research, interpretation and analysis, the exhibition will also explore the narratives that might not have been visible in the past due to suppression, prejudice or discrimination.
The exhibition will be curated across more than ten thematic sections and include painting, drawing, photography, decorative arts, fashion, textiles, video, sculpture, design and architecture. Highlight works include:
- Leigh Bowery’s subversive and boundary-pushing fashion ‘looks’, including The Metropolitan (c. 1988) in which a full-length floral satin dress is paired with a face covering, a black ‘Kaiser’ helmet and a pair of camouflage print leather gloves;
- Ponch Hawkes’s 1973 photograph, No title (Two women embracing, ‘Glad to be gay’), which depicts a couple proudly and courageously celebrating their love during the Gay Liberation Movement in Melbourne;
- Albrecht Dürer, St Sebastian at the tree, 1501, which depicts the early Christian martyr who since the Renaissance has been often portrayed as a beautiful young man, giving rise to homoerotic interpretations of his story. By the late 19th century, Sebastian had emerged as a queer icon, beloved by Oscar Wilde who, in French exile after his trial, took the alias ‘Sebastian Melmoth’;
- Brassaï’s photograph Le Monocle, the bar. On the left is Lulu de Montparnasse, which captures the defiant lesbian and gender non-conforming patrons of Le Monocle, a prominent lesbian bar active during the interwar years in Paris;
- A Greek Chalkidian black-figure vase, 540 BCE, depicting Achilles, the Greek hero of the Trojan War, who was said by ancient authors such as Aeschylus and Plato to have taken his warrior friend Patroklus as his lover;
- Brook Andrew’s S & D II, 1997, in which issues of queer identity, sexuality and mythmaking are explored through the superimposition of Chinese characters for “solid” and “robust” onto a photograph of a bare-chested Wiradjuri man, emphasizing the subject’s sexuality and musculature;
- Peter Behrens’ The kiss, 1898, noted for the androgynous kissing couple at the centre of its Art Nouveau composition, illuminating gender ambiguity and fluidity of the late 19th century;
- Destiny Deacon’s Where’s Mickey?, a photograph that unsettles the binary distinctions that have shaped western culture and its constructions of race and gender by presenting Torres Strait Islander man Luke Captain dressed as a drag version of the iconic cartoon mouse;
- The watercolour Shiva in the form of Ardhanarisvara (c. 1980) by Maithil, which illustrates an androgynous Hindu deity formed by the union of the male god Shiva with the goddess Parvati, suggesting that the supreme being is neither one sex nor the other, but a fusion of both;
- Agnes Goodsir’s subtle and engaging portrait, The letter, 1926, which features the artist’s muse, lover and partner of almost 30 years, Rachel Dunn, known to her friends as ‘Cherry’; and
- A 1654 engraving of the 17th century monarch Queen Christina of Sweden, who, like numerous European royals protected by their wealth and status, subverted the sexual mores of the time by refusing to marry and sharing close relationships with a number of women.
The artworks in the exhibition reflect the multifaceted meaning and usage of the word ‘queer’: as an expression of sexuality and gender, as a philosophy, as a political movement, as a sensibility, as an attitude that defies fixed definition, as well as the impossibility of a single term to capture the multitude of lived experiences. Many of the artworks included in the exhibition are by artists who identify as queer; some are by artists who lived in times when such identification was not possible; and some works are not by a queer artist but have a connection to queer histories.
The exhibition will also identify and negotiate absences in the NGV Collection, by excavating queer history where it has been omitted or eclipsed, through oversight or through intent. In this way, rather than attempting to present a comprehensive history of queer art, the exhibition will reflect on the gaps, strengths and idiosyncrasies of the NGV Collection, as well as broader concerns around collecting and exhibiting art works relating to queer ideas and identities in museum contexts.
Tony Ellwood AM, Director, NGV, said: ‘Never has a queer thematic exhibition of this scale and nuance been staged in an Australian art institution. Queer shines a light on the NGV Collection to examine and reveal the queer stories that the artworks have to tell. Drawing on a broad selection of beloved and lesser-known artworks, this exhibition will present audiences with the opportunity to interpret queer concepts and stories in surprising and thought-provoking ways.’
In keeping with the breadth and complexity of its subject, Queer is being curated by an interdepartmental curatorial team including Dr Ted Gott, Senior Curator of International Art, Dr Angela Hesson, Curator of Australian Art, Myles Russell-Cook, Curator of Indigenous Art, Meg Slater, Assistant Curator of International Exhibition Projects and Pip Wallis, Curator of Contemporary Art.
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Divisi Chamber Singers were also recently one of 15 winners of the prestigious ABC Composer Commissioning Awards, from over 150 applicants. They’re using this award to commission a new song cycle by young queer composer Meta Cohen, based on poetry by five young Australian queer poets. They’ll record for the ABC in May, and then be presented on the radio nationally. Divisi were also the recipients of a major grant from Creative Victoria. They’re an amazing group of young singers – dedicated, enthusiastic, and absolutely joyous. The Compose Queer repertoire is the same – really vivid, alive music.
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Time Fell Asleep In The Evening Rain is a solo-exhibition by Melbourne-based artist, Cyrus Tang, presenting a series of
photographic works and light boxes that explore time and memory in the context of the pandemic and Melbourne’s extended
lockdown periods. Time Fell Asleep In The Evening Rain will open Saturday 12 March to Sunday 5 June 2022 at Linden
New Art.
Drawing on her personal experiences of 2020, she has
created hauntingly beautiful composite digital images that
seek to depict the slowing down of time, the repetition of
our daily lives and the increased space afforded to us
during lockdown to observe, think and feel.
The exhibition also includes an installation work that
separates out the many photographs that make up her
images, allowing visitors to see between and through
Tang’s layers. Each image is made up of at least one
hundred overlapping photographs, taken daily during
Melbourne’s lockdown in 2020.
“COVID-19 has changed my work practice and my social life… Walking alone outside has become my new routine. I
observed the landscape and started to take photos that caught into my eyes everyday. The composite layers of imagery
are like ghostly veils, or fogs, but at that one point they converge on a detail that condenses and vibrates, as if it might
confirm a moment of real existence. It is something to hang on to so that I won’t forget this strange experience once the
pandemic is over.” said Tang.
Born in Hong Kong, Cyrus (Wai-kuen) Tang moved to Australia in 2003, and is now based in Melbourne. Tang finished her
Degree (Hons) of Fine Arts at Victoria College of the Arts, Melbourne, 2004; and her Master of Fine Arts (Research) at
Monash University, Melbourne, 2009. Tang has completed residency’s in various programmes, including Helsinki
International Artist Program 2013; The National Art Studio in South Korea 2012; and Cite International de Arts, Paris 2009.
Tang’s work has been showcased in Australia, Iceland, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, France, Canada, Sweden, and
China.
Time Fell Asleep in the Evening Rain explores the deep feelings and surfaced emotions felt during the pandemic. The
exhibition offers a visual homage to both the individual and collective slowing of time and pace as a result of lockdowns.
This exhibition is presented as part of PHOTO2022.
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Let’s dance and get the good vibes flowing L2R Dance presents Block Party uniting Melbourne’s electric hip-hop culture on Saturday, 12 March 2022. Block Party will showcase a range of roaring local dance crews across street and social dance styles, including Breakin’, Vogue, House, Hip Hop, Dance Hall, Popping and Locking. On grassy green lawns of Footscray Community Arts, friends and families can enjoy a BBQ lunch (even with vegan sausages) or order up at the food trucks while being entertained by the hip hop jams and battles as well as DJs and live-music featuring POOKIE, Bilalli and Urlik. Jacinda Richards, L2R Dance founder, CEO and Artistic Director, welcomes everyone to Block Party, “Dance is an empowering exchange – it breaks down social barriers, embraces meaningful connections and brings us all together.” “We want to show how dance plays an important role in the lives of our young dancers including our current Igniting Legends who are passionate leaders committed within their cultural communities,” said Richards. Over the past year, L2R Dance offered a 12-month paid internship to build the artistic skills and career pathways for three emerging artists as part of the Igniting Legends program, including Yolande Arinda, Urlik Mageza and Stephanie Dixon. Efren Pamilacan, L2R Dance’s Youth Arts Coordinator, facilitates the Igniting Legends program and says “Our emerging artists have partnered with mentors across Australia and attended festivals such as Yirramboi, NGV Triennial and City Sessions.” Yolande Arinda is 19 years old, was born in Uganda and moved to Australia in 2015. Following the Igniting Legends program, she will work at L2R Dance as artist liaison for street dance events while completing her Bachelor of Arts at Deakin University. Urlik Mageza is 19 years old and an actor, model, dancer and singer from Uganda. At Block Party he will perform some of his songs from his first music EP, which will be released later this year. Stephanie Dixon is 19 years old and Australian born with Thai heritage. She is the first L2R Dance emerging artist to pursue dance in higher education and is currently studying at the University of Melbourne under a VCA scholarship. Responding to young people’s ideas, needs and concerns, L2R Dance facilitates commercial opportunities for emerging artists and also offers a range of free weekly hip hop dance workshops for young people in Melbourne’s West and beyond.
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Arlen talks to the Sunday Arts Magazine team about Lavandaze.
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In this original musical to be staged at the Gasworks in Melbourne, Jane Austen’sSense & Sensibility is brought to life with a fresh perspective. Director Sharmini Kumar has breathed new life into this classic piece of literature examining this period drama with a post-colonial and queer lens and bringing nuance and depth to characters through her original book and music which allow audiences to share in their innermost thoughts. This reimagined story still has pivotal moments from the original novel but has some added narrative and original music aimed to make you think. It explores themes such as the impacts of British colonialism and the experiences of existing as an outsider. The show opens a pandora’s box of moral dilemmas about society, so if you come for the bonnets, you might get more than you bargained for!
The show will appeal to lovers of musicals, Jane Austen and Bridgerton! Period drama is definitely on trend right now so we are hoping for a great response!
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The work is a culmination of two years of research and practice-based study and is realised in ten large-scale framed prints, a 32-page broadsheet newspaper displaying 22 images, and a digital billboard...
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Queer-ways Project Retraces Yarra’s Queer Footprints with Pride Luciano and Georgia Keats are launching a new iteration of their Queer-ways project, Retracing Queer Footprints, as part of Melbourne Pride on...
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Meet Chase. She’s living her best life. Hailing from the streets of Frankston, Chase is the itch you can’t scratch. Compelling, repelling, and disarmingly funny, join her as she sifts...
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What happens when young people are given the chance to produce site-specific and participatory arts works at Northcote Town Hall? It’s a take over! Darebin Arts Speakeasy’s sensationally successful program...
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Solo exhibition by sculptor BRAD GUNN Where: Red Gallery 157 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia Dates: 9th – 27th March Official opening night : Friday 11th March...
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Written by Aran Thangaratnam Directed by Bridget Balodis A new play about two brothers, Niv and Sai, heading to the mountains for a party weekend to bury the hatchet on...
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Yep he is back again talking about films, films and even more films………
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Putting a spotlight on disabled artists in cabaret! Showcasing a full cast of disabled and chronically ill performers all telling their stories through burlesque, circus, drag, song and more. From...
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Lucy Guerin Inc Established in Melbourne in 2002 by Artistic Director Lucy Guerin, Lucy Guerin Inc (LGI) is an Australian dance company dedicated to challenging and extending the art...
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You believe in a fair go for all… until your ex shows up on your doorstep. Yellingbo is an ingenious, darkly witty 3-hander from award-winning Tee O’Neill (Best Possible World, Barassi)...
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Shakespeare to Winehouse is a major international exhibition featuring iconic works from the world’s first and foremost portrait gallery, and includes portraits of people who have shaped British history, identity...
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In a way, the roots for Sasha Hadden’s directorial debut A Stitch in Time can be traced back more than thirty years, to when he first saw Driving Miss Daisy (Bruce Beresford, 1989). “I...
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An American In Paris – a ground-breaking collaboration between The Australian Ballet and GWB Entertainment – will open at Arts Centre Melbourne on Friday 18 March for a strictly limited...
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Shakespeare is back at Central Park this Summer! Pack a picnic and get ready, Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s brand new musical production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is set to be...
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Opening at the Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Theatre in March 2022, this entirely original stage adaptation of the iconic and provocative short story Yentl, is the first since the 1975...
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Game Boys Comedy is a unique collaboration between brothers Eden and Joshua Porter, and Melbourne based audiovisual designer Kinetic Screen. For the past 7 years Game Boys Comedy have been...
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Some Happy Day is an independent feature film and a homage to St Kilda. It’s made with, and in, the community where the story is set. Some Happy Day follows...
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Stephen talks to the Sunday Arts Magazine team about new film releases.
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After 23 years of being hosted exclusively by northern hemisphere cities, in 2023 the largest Pride celebration in the world is coming to Sydney. Today, organisers have revealed key festival dates and a new look alongside the festival theme GATHER DREAM AMPLIFY. WorldPride 2023 will be one of the largest global events in NSW since the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Among the landmark events being produced by Sydney WorldPride are the Opening and Closing Ceremonies (currently slated to take place in The Domain with 25,000+ attendees), First Nations Gala Concert, a world class Human Rights Conference, and the festival closing party at Bondi Beach (10,000+ partygoers). All events will feature local and international headline artists.
There will also be a Pride March across the Sydney Harbour Bridge with over 50,000 participants – the largest pride march to ever be held in Australia.
Sydney WorldPride spans 17 Feb – 5 Mar 2023, during the usual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras season. Mardi Gras Festival events will be held within the overall Sydney WorldPride program, including Fair Day, Parade, Party, Laneway and more. For more information including dates, visit www.sydneyworldpride.com/events.
The theme for the festival, GATHER DREAM AMPLIFY, “was developed with our extraordinary LGBTIQ+ community and represents our commitment to global equality and inclusion. It is a call to action,” says Sydney WorldPride Creative Director, Daniel Clarke.
“We want people to gather here, on the lands of the oldest surviving culture on the planet, to listen deeply. We want people to dream of the future they want and work together to make those dreams a reality. We want to ensure that new voices and perspectives are amplified,” continues Ben Graetz, Sydney WorldPride Creative Director, First Nations.
Sydney WorldPride’s new logo and festival artwork was directed by First Nations artist Jessica Johnson, also known as Nungala Creative. “Creation of the new logo and artworks for Sydney WorldPride was inspired by my belonging to a big, multigenerational queer First Nations community and our extended family. We embody intersectionality and I wanted the design to express that through the vibrancy, colours and textures,” she says. “Each and every aspect reflects a sense of movement like light and shadows cast through nature, the trees and water. The tactile, hands-on, textural aesthetic is a nod to the nostalgic tools of our predecessors and an era of people power and protest definitive in our existence today. The electric colour palette draws from the Rainbow Eucalyptus tree and all the wondrous magic our country has on offer.”
Sydney WorldPride CEO Kate Wickett says “Sydney WorldPride 2023 will bring together the world’s leading LGBTIQ+ artist and creatives, creating a truly once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate. Sydney will shine in all its glory.”
NSW Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres says “Sydney WorldPride 2023 will attract tens of thousands of visitors from around the world to our Harbour City to enjoy our rich history, art, culture and celebrate diversity and inclusion. It will showcase Sydney’s strengths to the world, from the 500,000 attendees to millions of supporters following from all corners of the globe, and create a wonderful legacy that aligns with our ambition to be the events capital of the Asia Pacific.”
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG) CEO Albert Kruger says, “In 2023, Sydney Mardi Gras and Sydney WorldPride will introduce the world to our glittering LGBTIQ+ communities, giving our diverse First Nations and Asia Pacific people the opportunity to share their pride on a global stage. The event will also take place on the 45th Anniversary of the first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, giving us a much-needed cause for momentous celebration. We look forward to hosting a program of fantastic events with Sydney WorldPride in 2023 and look forward to everyone joining us as we unite in pride.”
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Melbourne Women in Film Festival (MWFF) will return for its sixth year from 10 – 14 February 2022, taking place
at ACMI, which is now an official partner of the festival. Through the theme Laugh Louder, MWFF will explore how
women and gender diverse filmmakers inject humour into their work, through screenings, conversations and skills
development programs.
The festival will focus on comedy, the lighter side of life, as well its potential to
challenge social and cultural stereotypes. MWFF will once again bring together
a dynamic program of feature and short films, web series, music videos, talks,
and workshops to delve into the theme of comedy. Award-winning comedian
Geraldine Hickey will MC the opening night event where a series of short films
will also be screened, taking place on Thursday 10 February.
Sian Mitchell, MWFF director said: “For our 2022 festival, we thought that we all
needed to come together and have a laugh. Lucky for us there are some cracker
films to screen that should tickle anyone’s funny bone whether it’s gross-out
humour, something a bit weirder or a more sentimental romantic comedy.
“ACMI is the centre of Melbourne’s film festival and screen culture scene and we
are so excited to be officially partnering with them for our 2022 event. It’s
wonderful to have the support of ACMI in helping us provide a platform for women
and gender diverse screen practitioners and their incredible work,” Sian added.
Minister for Creative Industries, Danny Pearson said: “We are proud to partner with the festival for its sixth year and
see it continue to champion the brilliant work of women and gender diverse filmmakers. This year has another
outstanding line up in store for everyone, and we can’t wait to see Melbourne abuzz with laughter in February as the
festival explores the hilarious and compelling ways comedy is injected into film.”
Program highlights include, Rhapsody of Love (pictured), written and directed by Joy Hopwood and produced by
Ana Tiwary, screening for the first time in Melbourne as part of MWFF. Rhapsody of Love is the interwoven story of
three couples, who are at different stages in their lives, trying to follow their dreams, while navigating the ups and
downs of romance. This film is about friendship, love and hope for the future.
Also screening is, Groundhog Night, directed by Genevieve Clay-Smith and Rawley Reynolds from Bus Stop Films.
Starring Emily Dash, Robyn Nevin, John Batchelor and Genevieve Clay-Smith, the film tells the story of dad Gary,
who is so used to caring for his disabled daughter Jess, he can do it in his sleep. But when the in-laws come to stay,
everyone will get a wake-up call.
Virginia Gay’s 2018 Tropfest short Paper Cut, will also screen. The film tells a flipped version of a true story;
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Founder and Prize Director of The Soundmerch AMP, Scott B. Murphy, said: “This is a VERY strong
list. It’s incredibly diverse and truly captures another year of the WORLD’S best music. I sincerely
thank the Soundmerch AMP team of judges – their donation of time and passion is much greater
than what most people would think.”
In support of the prize, and to ensure The AMP continues to champion new Australian music, locally
respected labels EMI, Virgin and Island have each partnered with The Soundmerch AMP to sponsor this
Shortlist by each label contributing $3,000 cash to form a Shortlist funding pool of $9,000 which will be
used to guarantee that the Shortlisted artists are able to attend the Winner Announcement event in
Melbourne on the 3rd of March.
“Virgin, Island and EMI are proud to play our small part in supporting this stellar line up of artists
and recordings. In one of the toughest years ever faced by the industry this is a list of both
established artists familiar to AMP shortlists and emerging talent putting their hands up for global
recognition – all at the absolute top of their game” said Tim Janes, Managing Director of Virgin Music
Australia.
Danzal Baker aka Baker Boy, said: “Blown away that Gela has been shortlisted for the Aus Music
Prize! There has been so much incredible music and albums released over the last year, it’s crazy
to think Gela is sitting alongside some of the absolute best! Such an honour!’
Kofi Owusu-Ansah aka Genesis Owusu said: “It’s a real pleasure to be considered for the Australian
Music Prize this year. It’s so important to have initiatives like this, that really strive to validate and
strengthen creativity over everything else.”
Emma Donovan & The Putbacks said: “Under These Streets reflected our return to the studio and
realigning as a band coming out of some very dark and tormenting times. We literally ran out the
door from lockdown and jumped deep into the studio to create this album and we are so honoured
that it has been nominated for the Australian Music Prize. This album shows our strength as a
musical unit and our relationship and trust with one another. We are thrilled that music lovers are
tuning in and digging our sounds and songs.”
Martha Marlow said: “In such a challenging time for our industry the Australian Music Prize plays a
hugely important role in identifying and showcasing the depth and breadth of the incredible music
being continually created by so many talented artists despite the many difficulties we have faced in
the last few years. Creating ‘Medicine Man’ has been a challenging journey for me as, pandemic
aside, over the last few years I have learned to live with chronic pain and illness associated with the
onset of an auto-inflammatory disease. My album has been heavily influenced by this journey. I am,
therefore, particularly grateful it has been so well received. So much hard work and care has gone
into the making of ‘Medicine Man’ – I’m humbled by the calibre of the judging panel who took the
time to listen to it and am incredibly grateful it has been shortlisted for this distinguished prize.
Thank you to all the extraordinary musicians involved in the making of this album and thank you to
the AMP and SoundMerch their support. Now more than ever, Australian artists need the
recognition and acknowledgement that this prize brings.”
Hiatus Kaiyote said: “We are thrilled for Mood Valiant to be included as a finalist for AMP!”
Amyl and the Sniffers said: “Thank you very much for including us as nominees this year. Some of
the best artists in the country have won the Australian Music Prize so we are honoured to be
shortlisted.”
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard said: “Feels like a real ‘fluke’ that BF3K has made the shortlist for
the AMP. A polymetric synthesiser experiment made in our bedrooms during a global pandemic
while in the most locked down city in the world was never meant to be anything other than a
passing curiosity. It’s surreal and humbling to think that this weird record of ours has connected
with so many people. We’re grateful to be thought of, grateful to be noticed.”
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Family secrets are revealed in STARDUST + THE MISSION, a spellbinding two-part theatrical performance opening at Chapel Off Chapel from 17 February before a six-month national tour. Featuring two powerful yet forgotten true stories from Australia’s past, audiences will meet two ordinary individuals, whose extraordinary lives still reverberate to this day.
STARDUST is the award-winning story of Col Brain, one of the best jazz musicians of his generation. Thirty years after Col Brain passed away in 1988, his grandson opened his prized wooden dresser which had been tucked away in a garage, discovering a hidden time capsule of his grandfather’s music and memories. That grandson is the much-loved ABC presenter, musician and award-winning storymaker Joel Carnegie.
Acclaimed Gunditjmara actor Tom Molyneux shares the story of Allan McDonald, his great, great uncle and ‘Fighting Gunditjmara’ man from South West Victoria in THE MISSION. Uncle Allan was one of Australia’s first Aboriginal soldiers from Victoria to enlist for World War I. This captivating, rollicking, and at times confronting monologue traces the account of a soldier at war; at home and abroad.
Hope to hear from you soon and please also let me know if you would like tickets to opening night and I can easily sort. The media release for Stardust + The Mission is attached and I can also send through music samples from the performance as well.
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Thomas dreamt about being a ballet dancer since he was 3 years old. He joined The Australian Ballet just two years ago, and was thrilled to have his dreams coming true. Then lockdowns came and the company stopped rehearsals to work from home for a year. In 2021, he came back with force when he danced a solo role in his hometown at the Sydney Opera House for the acclaimed Watermark. His trajectory continues to rise, having been named a TBDA nominee at such a young age. Thomas says being a ballet boy was not always easy growing up but he encourages young men who love dance to let their true colours show. He wants the next generation to know that it’s ok to go against the grain in your teens, as eventually you too will find their place in the world.
THE AWARDS: The prestigious Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards celebrate the brightest young stars of Australian dance. They are often a critical stepping stone to senior roles at the ballet and a great way to spot the stars of tomorrow. The awards provide an excuse to profile dancers, share their inspiring stories behind these next generation ballet artists, see into the rehearsal room and capture their journeys of dedication and passion to make their dreams a reality. All stories would need to tag the awards.
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Rohan talks about the Arts in Melbourne.
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| Smoky Dawson – A Life is a fully illustrated, 368-page coffee table book that combines Smoky’s own autobiography released 36 years ago with a deeply researched new chapter: an extensive biography that covers the period 1985 almost to the present day, modernising his legendary status and cultural imprint as a true-blue Aussie icon.
The book is packed with facts and anecdotes, insights and memories, plus a treasure trove of more than 200 historical and contemporary photographs and illustrations – some never seen before – including artworks by Smoky’s great mate, Pro Hart. It also includes a collection of tributes from famous entertainers such as Jimmy Barnes, his friend and one-time duet partner, who says on the cover: “Smoky never stopped entertaining us until the day he died.” Smoky, who referred to himself as “the grandaddy of country music”, died in 2008 at the age of 94. He was a genuine 20th century superstar: a singer, recording artist, songwriter, poet, scriptwriter, actor, television performer, horseman, stuntman, knife-thrower, double-headed axe hurler, whip cracker, raconteur, rancher and revered mentor. He was the incomparable showman, a pioneer who became Australia’s very own singing cowboy with his long-running radio serials, The Adventures of Smoky Dawson. And he rode into the hearts of a nation – including almost a million young Deputy Sheriffs in his “Wild West Club” (two of whom were Paul Keating and Jack Thompson) – on his beloved palomino, Flash “The Wonder Horse”. In his autobiography, Smoky chronicled his rise to fame after enduring the trauma of a cruel childhood – and the love he shared for six decades with the rock of his existence, his amazing wife Dot. Now, in this new book, his own words are enhanced by the comprehensive new chapter, The Final Round-Up, which brims with reminiscence and previously unpublished insights into Smoky’s private and professional life, and underscores the love and respect that embraced this unique trailblazer from his peers and the public alike. The author of The Final Round-Up is Glenn T., a playwright, actor and award-winning production designer who was Smoky and Dot’s confidant and loyal companion in their later years. No other writer could hope to match the microscope Glenn has applied to the lives of this extraordinary couple. Royalties will go to two charities: Bear Cottage and the Smoky Dawson Foundation. Smoky and Dot were tireless ambassadors and fundraisers for Bear Cottage, the only hospice in New South Wales for children, which is affiliated with The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick. The Smoky Dawson Foundation provides grants, awards and scholarships to the music industry, and also assists young people generally, not just in entertainment. |
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Melbourne Opera is thrilled to present the pinnacle of operatic excellence, indulgence and excess, Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle from 2021-2023.
Continuing with the second of the Ring’s four operas, Die Walküre, the company will stage the following two operas progressively over the next two years, culminating with a multi million dollar performance of Wagner’s full Ring Cycle, in 2023.
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Multi award winner Natalie Bassingthwaighte (she/her) stars in the electrifying and inspiring Australian production of JAGGED LITTLE PILL in the lead role of Mary Jane Healy, alongside critically acclaimed film, TV and stage actor and recording artist, Tim Draxl (he/him) as Steve Healy. Making her musical theatre debut, Emily Nkomo (she/her) stars as Frankie Healy, and Queensland Conservatorium of Music graduate Liam Head (he/him) will play Nick Healy.
After originating the lead role of Muriel in Muriel’s Wedding the Musical, and recently performing in the US tour of Dear Evan Hansen Maggie McKenna (they/them) stars as Jo, with emerging stage and theatre performer Grace Miell (she/they) playingBella and Phoenix is played by AYDAN (he/him) who has maintained a strong following after his appearance on The Voice and featured role as Harry in Fangirls.
Joining them will be the stellar ensemble cast Baylie Carson (they/she), Bella Choundary (she/her), Josh Gates (they/he), Matt Hamilton (he/him), Georgina Hopson (she/her), Marie Ikonomou (she/her), Caleb Jago-Ward (he/him), Jerome Javier (he/him), Giorgia Kennedy (she/her), Coby Njoroge (he/him), Noah Mullins (he/him), Isabella Roberts (she/her), Trevor Santos (he/him), Mon Vergara (they/them), Romy Vuksan (she/her) and Imani Williams (she/her).
Tony Award winning Director Diane Paulus said, “We are thrilled to welcome this incredible Australian company to the Jagged Little Pill family, led by the remarkable Natalie and Maggie. It was so special to have members of the Australian cast and creative team working with us on the ground in New York to begin our rehearsal process. I can’t wait for Australian audiences—the first beyond Broadway—to experience Alanis Morrisette’s electrifying music in this story about family and healing.”
Tim Draxl said of his casting, “I was introduced to Alanis Morrisette and Jagged Little Pill when I was a teenager through my older brother, and it truly was the album that took me from my jazz and musical theatre collection into the world of meaningfully written pop music. It was my road trip album of choice back then and now I am excited to be bringing those same songs to life in this important contemporary story with Nat Bass as my co-star and the rest of this incredible cast.”
“Oh my goodness I am beyond excited to be cast in my very first professional musical theatre production and none other than a Tony Award winning Broadway show like Jagged Little Pill! I love the character of Frankie so much. She’s strong, complex, rebellious, and socially aware. I seriously can’t wait to get to embody her whilst performing some of Alanis Morissette’s best songs.”, Said Emily Nkomo.
Liam Head commented, “I’m so excited to be onstage, working with artists that I have watched and admired from the audience for so long. I cannot wait to jump into the rehearsal room and start developing the role of Nick, working off the brilliant cast and creatives around me. The soundtrack is amazing, the Tony award winning script is amazing, the creatives are amazing – It will certainly be a very full, and very rewarding experience.”
“As a non binary, queer human, there are not many roles that I audition for (let alone see on stage) that get to explore gender and sexual queerness. I was drawn to this role because Jo’s journey resonates with me, and I have experienced a lot of what Jo grapples with through the show. The conversations around this role have been incredibly important and needed. We need theatre to be an inclusive, safe and inviting space for everyone. I stand with my trans and GNC sibs and I am proud and honoured to be a part of this community. Our voices are needed in this space right now. We deserve to be seen, heard and represented and I feel very privileged that through this opportunity, I will get to use my voice as I step into the role of Jo in Jagged Little Pill.”, said Maggie McKenna
“We are thrilled that in the same week that our Broadway production returns for live performances, we are also announcing our talented and diverse Australian cast and beginning rehearsals in Sydney. We can’t wait for audiences in Australia to see this story of radical honesty, radical forgiveness and radical inclusion.”, said producers Vivek J. Tiwary, Arvind Ethan David and Eva Price.
Inspired by the seminal rock album of the same name by seven-time Grammy Award winner Alanis Morissette, JAGGED LITTLE PILL is an “electrifying, visceral and stunning” (The Hollywood Reporter) new musical with an original story about a perfectly imperfect American family, written by Tony and Academy Award-winner Diablo Cody (Juno, Tully). Ignited by Morissette’s groundbreaking lyrics and music – from beloved hits such as “You Oughta Know,” “Head Over Feet,” “Hand In My Pocket,” and “Ironic”, to brand new songs written for the show – JAGGED LITTLE PILL is directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Waitress, Pippin). Through explosive choreography by Tony Award nominee and frequent Beyoncé collaborator Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui (“Apesht”; “Love Drought/Sandcastles” Live at The Grammys), and the raw power of an onstage band under the Musical Supervision, Orchestrations and Arrangements of Grammy, Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Kitt (Next to Normal, American Idiot), this emphatic new musical creates a spellbinding experience that “vaults the screaming audience to its collective feet” (The Guardian*).
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Freedom is Mine is an extraordinary photographic portrait exhibition of LGBTQIA+ people seeking asylum by Peter Casamento. The photographic subjects are participants of Queer Refugee and Asylum Seeker Peers. This...
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Stephen talks to the Sunday Arts Magazine team about the arts and films in Melbourne and beyond.
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Tim Barnett the Director of the Art Hunter show talks to the Sunday Arts team.
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Warren Wills, Melbourne born, London based, Warren Wills is a multi-award winning composer, musical director and performer who has worked with many of the world’s best cabaret, opera, jazz and...
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Richard Watts is an arts writer and broadcaster who lives on Wurundjeri country in inner-city Melbourne. Since 2009 he has written for the arts industry website ArtsHub.com.au, where he is...
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The Helpmann award winner Ali McGregor is an Australian soprano opera singer, actress and cabaret performer. She has performed in operas in the United Kingdom, in Australia and in New...
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MAREE COOTE is a writer, designer, illustrator, photographer and publisher. She has enjoyed an award-winning career in advertising and understands Melbourne’s unique advantage well. … MELBOURNE ARTISTS – Melbournestyle has...
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John O’Hara is one of the country’s most versatile and in demand performers. Hailing from Perth and a graduate of WAAPA, John most recently wowed Tasmanian audiences as Dr Frank...
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Nathan pops in to have a discussion about his past and future projects.
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Striding into the new year, February 2022 sees Melbourne’snew kid on the block, Antipodes Theatre Company, burst onto the stage during Midsumma with the Australian premiere of Harrison David River’s...
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Weave It! is a free, 17-day interactive and evolving exhibition, multi-sensory installation and workshop series for children and their grown-ups, held at The Store, at Abbotsford Convent. For Weave It!...
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SICK provides complicated critiques pervading notions and expectations of artists with disability, in an attempt to reframe the debate. Beyond a definition of physical and mental illness, ‘sick’ contains both...
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Stephen talks to the Sunday Arts Team about Films.
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Jenny Anne Jet talks to the Sunday Arts Magazine team about her new exhibition at stranger studio St.Kilda.
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On January 20, The Motley Bauhaus (Melbourne’s premier independent art space dedicated to promoting skills based art practices) is launching a brand new 350 person capacity and uniquely independent arts...
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‘Portraiture in Black and White’ includes graphite portraits of Boroondara locals frozen in a moment by Melbourne based artist Sue-Ann Roll. The artist has created 11 graphite portraits for the...
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The Melbourne Actors LAB carries on the tradition of professional actor training in the method originated by Lee Strasberg, Harold Clurman and Cheryl Crawford at the Group Theatre. The Group Theatre...
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Yep he is back talking about the Arts in Melbourne in 2022. Welcome back ROHAN!
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Melbourne, Australia: Heide Museum of Modern Art is delighted to open the much anticipated Healing Garden within the museum grounds on Tuesday 23 November 2021. Inspired by Heide founder Sunday...
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Queer-Ways Exhibition (25 November 2021 – 21 January 2022) Melbourne/Naarm based artists, LUCIANO and Georgia Keats are set to unveil augmented reality illustrated maps of the city’s queer history in...
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Sidney Nolan: Myth Rider brings together more than 100 works by Sidney Nolan from the period 1955–1966, during which the artist grappled with the subject of the Trojan War, its parallels...
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MQFF31 will run from 18 to 29 November 2021 and feature 145 features, documentaries and shorts that tell the stories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer communities. The...
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What’s in a name? Maree Coote reveals the missing link between word and image. This award-winning designer has developed her own graphic language of illustrative typography, making images of all...
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Theatre Works 2022 Launch 50 Productions, 8 Works in Development, 7 Artist Development Programs, 7 Festival Seasons, and 1 additional multi-purpose new artist space. After nearly two years of lockdowns,...
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Jude has always known she doesn’t want kids. Her sister Susie is unsure if her ovaries are twinging or if she just needs to wee. One day, in a café...
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Stephen talks to the Sunday Arts Magazine team about Films.
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The winner of the $60,000 Melbourne Prize for Literature 2021 is CHRISTOS TSIOLKAS for his body of work, which has made an outstanding contribution to Australian literature and to cultural...
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SUMMER SHAKESPEARE RETURNS TO THE ROSE GARDEN AT THE ST. KILDA BOTANICAL GARDENS Melbourne’s favourite Shakespeare Company returns to the St Kilda Botanical Gardens with their original musical adaptation of...
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Performance of a Lifetime:LIVE: On December 13 and 14, an all-star line-up of performers from across Melbourne’s live music, arts companies and theatre shows will join with the MSO for Performance of a...
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Sonya is a multidisciplinary performer, dramaturg, director, producer and arts activist; she has worked across film, television and theatre since her screen debut at 16. In 2012, she founded acclaimed...
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2021 NATIONAL JAZZ AWARDS FINALIST -James Bowers James Bowers is one of Melbourne and Australia’s most in demand keyboard players and pianists, in large part due to his versatility and...
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Rohan returns with gossip about the Arts.
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La Mama HQ is back with WAR-RAK/BANKSIA Festival featuring 400+ artists and 90+ acts over one long weekend 9-12 December 2021. After fire, the WAR-RAK/BANKSIA flower comes back stronger and...
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Five years in the making and an odyssey in its creation, artist Marco Luccio presents Tales from The Greek art exhibition and book launch at fortyfivedownstairs. This exhibition will be one of the biggest in...
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Natasha Gadd took the helm of AIDC earlier this year, coming to the role with more than two decades of experience across film production, programming and distribution. Over her career,...
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Ryan Gonzalez (They/Them) is a true triple-threat performer with a career in theatre, film and cabaret. Ryan’s recent and diverse theatre credits include Roy in Fun Home (Sydney Theatre Company),...
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Stephen talks to the Sunday Arts Magazine team about films.
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Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) is one of Australia’s outstanding regional art museums, showcasing our exhibitions and collections in new and exciting ways and creating a welcoming, inclusive and engaging space...
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Melbourne duo In Capital release their second full length album, Fridays withCarol. Fridays With Carol is a prismatic blend of 80s pop/new wave and indie rock influences, with moments of...
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A fantastic mix of live and online events, Saturday the 6th of November 2021 heralds the greatly anticipated fourth annual Austen Con; a much-loved celebration and exploration of all things...
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