entertainment
Northern Territory musicians escape to international festival in the UK
Northern Territory musicians attending The Great Escape music festival in the UK are hoping their experience will open more doors for regional artists. Source link
Sensory-friendly show breaks 'theatre etiquette' to make audience feel safer
The State Theatre Company South Australia has introduced a sensory-friendly performance for a broader range of audience members including neurodivergent people. Source link
Madonna, Shakira and BTS to co-headline World Cup final half-time show
The first-ever FIFA World Cup final half-time show has been announced. Source link
Public memorial for James Valentine to be held in Sydney
Sydney Town Hall will host a memorial for the late radio presenter and musician, with limited spots available for members of the public. Source link
Blockbuster movies are connecting new audiences to classical music
From 19th-century concert traditions to Hollywood’s Golden Age, and back to the concert hall, movies are helping audiences experience live orchestral music. Source link
Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel will bewitch you in Mother Mary
Director David Lowery has crafted a dark and mysterious chamber piece that turns a pop star’s spiralling crisis into something supernatural. Source link
'Portrait of anger' by Australian cartoonist wins $60,000 Stella Prize
Lee Lai’s debut graphic novel, Stone Fruit, was longlisted for the Stella Prize in 2022. Four years on, she’s won the prestigious award for her latest book, Cannon. Source link
Eurovision pays musical homage to Austria-Australia confusion
The first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest includes a comedic musical interlude about the differences between Austria and Australia and sends 10 countries through to the grand final on Saturday. Source link
Wil Anderson hates advertising. So why does he host a show about it?
It’s been 18 years of hosting Gruen for Wil Anderson, but the self-confessed advertising cynic says the topic is more relevant than ever. Source link
How Broadbeach became a blues mecca
As some festivals crumble, the Gold Coast’s mayor says the 25-year-old Blues On Broadbeach event isn’t going anywhere. Source link