Aussie Pops Orchestra responds to COVID-19 with online symphony
As a response to COVID-19 and the devastation it has brought upon the arts and entertainment industry, John Foreman’s Aussie Pops Orchestra and friends have “phoned in” an isolation orchestra performance of Louis Armstrong’s What A Wonderful World to raise awareness of music industry charity Support Act.
2020 Helpmann Awards Cancelled
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has today announced with deep regret the annual Helpmann Awards will not be presented in 2020.
Katy Perry empowers young dancers on International Women’s Day
Melbourne’s iconic MCG fills with eager spectators as anticipation builds for the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final between Australia and India. Amongst the record-breaking 86,174 attendees, one bay of seats stands out in a splash of purple.
Billy Elliot The Musical returns to Australia for its 10th anniversary
While the soul of Billy Elliot The Musical remains the same, its story is revolutionised for today’s audiences. 10 years since it was last performed on stage, the show returns to Melbourne to capture the hearts of adults and children alike.
Jill Ogai crowned Rising Star at Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards
The Australian Ballet soloist Jill Ogai has won the 2019 Rising Star winner as part of the Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards, claiming a $20,000 cash prize from Principal Partner Telstra in recognition of her exceptional ballet talent and outstanding achievements this year.
Channing Tatum brings Magic Mike Live to Australia
Hollywood superstar Channing Tatum announced he is bringing Magic Mike Live to Australia, kicking off the tour in Melbourne mid-next year.
María Pagés brings Flamenco dance to Melbourne with Yo, Carmen
The undisputed queen of modern flamenco, María Pagés,uses flamenco with poetry in the unforgettably reimagining of the story of Bizet’s heroine Carmen. Accompanied by an ensemble of dancers and six of Spain’s most talented musicians, Yo, Carmen is on at
Chunky Move appoints co-CEOs Antony Hamilton and Kristy Ayre
Chunky Move has announced a leadership change with Antony Hamilton and Kristy Ayre as new co-CEOs of the Melbourne contemporary dance company.
Colossus at Melbourne Fringe Festival by Stephanie Lake Company
The Arts Centre Melbourne in association with the Melbourne Fringe Festival bring to the stage Colossus, performed by the Stephanie Lake Company from September 26-30 at the iconic Arts Centre.
One-woman dance piece ‘Gudirr Gudirr’ comes to Sydney Opera House
Co-artistic director of Marrugeku Dance Company Dalisa Pigram brings her internationally acclaimed one-woman dance piece to the studio of Sydney’s Opera House from June 27.