Arts

In the starsArt written in the stars

Divsersity is key for Aisha Valenti, whose mixed medium practice move between realistic to surreal portraits and landscapes, all while attached to her bright, bold and colourful palette.

Tanya MacNaughton

ONLINE CONCERTSGuitarists enjoy a big blast with new Backstage Sessions

Adelaide musicians have collaborated for a series of online mini-concerts called the Backstage Sessions after this year’s Guitar Festival live performances had to be cancelled.

Patrick McDonald

KIDS THEATREBudding stage stars emerge from the wings

A youth acting company will help fill the entertainment void for school holiday audiences with two fun family plays this weekend.

Patrick McDonald

ARTSStanding Room Only at Perth Government House proms

Government House Perth launches Standing Room Only promenade concerts for Friday lunchtime crowd

David Cusworth

Art GalleryShielded for the future: Relic kept on Kaurna land

A shield made by the Kaurna people – dating back to the time of early contact with European settlers – will be kept in South Australia after purchase from a private collection.

Patrick McDonald

Highs and lowsPICA reopens with Hatched

To most people, Attadale entrepreneur Ernie Galloway was one of the men behind 24-hour American-themed diner Fast Eddy’s, but to his granddaughter and artist Siahne Rogers he was much more.

Tanya MacNaughton

Opera IdolSearch on for stars of stage

WA Opera offer young talent fairy tale roles on The Nightingale.

Simon Collins

Art assistanceWA artist support

Nathan Beard’s artistic practice had been non-stop since his WA Focus exhibition at Art Gallery of WA in 2017, continuing to explore the influences of culture, memory and biograph.

Tanya MacNaughton

Divas detourDivas reunite in song

When DivaLicious opera duo Fiona Cooper Smyth and Penny Shaw performed at Perth Festival’s Highway to Hell, it was just another achievement in an almost decade-long partnership.

Tanya MacNaughton

ARTSWASO Ensemble Edition hails Spirit of America

WA Symphony Orchestra Ensemble Edition celebrates Spirit of America on Independence Day Eve at Perth Concert Hall

David Cusworth

Sounds of WANoongar tale inspires new WA opera

Koorlbardi wer Wardong follows two birds who gave in to jealousy and competition, lose their pure white feathers and became the birds we see today.

ARTSCygnus Arioso Quartet revive live classical music

Cygnus Arioso String Quartet bring live classical music back to Perth audience

David Cusworth

Avenger reassemblesStudio clash opens the door for Thor 4

Coronavirus and a Sydney scheduling conflict could open a thunderous chance for SA to lure Chris Hemsworth and the production of the next mighty instalment of Marvel’s Thor.

Matt Gilbertson

Curtain raiserLive performance businesses bleeding up to $80k a month

The stage is set for the return of the arts - one of the hardest-hit sectors of the economy - but creative leaders say further action is needed to keep the industry viable.

Danielle Le Messurier

Mistaken identityNow you Sia, now you don’t: Mystery behind mural makeover

A CBD mural inspired by pop star Sia Furler is getting updated to look less like the Chandelier singer. But opinions are split over which artist really demanded the changes.

Matt Gilbertson

Support packageArtists fear for futures as rescue funds miss their mark

Big movies or festivals might get a kickstart from the Federal Government’s arts rescue package, but performers fear it will do little to save their livelihoods.

Claire Bickers

Latest‘Not a politician’: Guy Sebastian’s defence over arts backlash

Australian musician Guy Sebastian has defended himself following online backlash to his appearance alongside the Prime Minister during a $250 million arts funding announcement in Sydney today.

Clare Armstrong, Angira Bharadwaj, Jessica McSweeney and Elizabeth Fortescue

Virus revivalWA Ballet gets in step for a tough year

Ballet dancers are renowned for agility, so when COVID-19 restrictions relaxed WA Ballet quickly pirouetted to smaller performances in their big studio space.

Simon Collins

Covid recovery$250m arts splash to get shows on the road

The show will finally go on with the PM set to spend hundreds of millions to restart festivals, concerts and tours, and get new movie productions off the ground.

Claire Bickers

Art of recoveryShowtime: PM to announce $250m arts funding boost

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will give the arts sector a $250 million lifeline in order to kickstart creative projects - throwing support behind performers, artists, roadies, tradies and more.

Lanai Scarr

Lot FourteenCulture centrepiece slips behind schedule

Designs for an Aboriginal arts and culture centre in Adelaide’s CBD are too important to rush, leaders say, as they call for patience and time to perfect their plans.

Matt Smith

RevampAll the different lives of Her Majesty’s Theatre

Do you know the original name of Her Majesty’s Theatre? Over the decades its had identities and owners – and some very shambolic beginnings.

Bob Byrne

New bossInternational vet crowned new King of Cabaret

A Scottish film and theatre veteran with more than 50 movie credits will become the first international candidate to take over as the Adelaide Cabaret Festival’s artistic director.

Matt Gilbertson

RecoveryMusic lovers get their fix as live gigs finally return

Bands are back for post-COVID crowds as venue numbers are allowed to peak to 75. The industry says it’s the start to a slow crawl back to normal life. Here’s where the gigs are starting.

Rebecca DiGirolamo & Andrew Hough