May 6, 2019
Goran Bregović: from Sarajevo to Australia
The Balkan superstar, known for his infectious, gypsy-inspired songs, and his message of peace, is about to perform some old and new songs in Australia.
September 8, 2017
Pipa virtuoso Wu Man on the way music and culture travels
Working with musicians like the Kronos Quartet and Lou Harrison, Wu Man changed the image of the pipa worldwide. This article is available to Limelight subscribers. Log in to continue reading. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now
July 25, 2017
New Akram Khan work to headline OzAsia 2017
A slice of life over 100 years in a Singapore hotel, a virtual opera star and a mysterious bathhouse are among the offerings.
February 23, 2017
On the road with the London Klezmer Quartet
The group is currently touring Australia. The mode of transport might have changed but the spirit remains the same. This article is available to Limelight subscribers. Log in to continue reading. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now
February 13, 2017
Review: Exit/Exist (Gregory Maqoma, PIAF)
Celebratory and harrowing, Maqoma demands to be seen and heard.
January 12, 2017
Chinese New Year set to music
Orchestras around the country celebrate the Year of the Rooster as Tan Dun tours Australia.
November 2, 2016
Can music make you sick? New report says yes
A study by Help Musicians UK suggests 71% of musicians suffer anxiety and 69% experience depression.
November 2, 2016
Audio Visual, Chamber, Classical Music, Dance, Film, Instrumental, Stage, Theatre, Visual Art, Vocal & Choral, World
The 2017 Perth International Arts Festival unveiled
Shostakovich in the theatre and concert hall, an eight-hour theatrical marathon and a Vietnamese circus are highlights.
October 8, 2016
Jonathan Holloway’s first festival is off, and it’s selling fast
Meet the Melbourne Festival director who likes making a noise and a mess (as long as someone cleans it up afterwards). This article is available to Limelight subscribers. Log in to continue reading. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now
October 7, 2016
Homeground, this year, “is bigger and better than ever”
For Rhoda Roberts, SOH Head of Indigenous Programming, Homeground is an experience all Australians can share.
August 5, 2016
Review: Review: Chi Udaka (Taikoz & Lingalayam)
★★★★☆ Japanese taiko combine with South Indian classical dance in a cross-cultural feast for the senses.
July 22, 2016
OzAsia Festival celebrates its first decade in 2016
The Adelaide-based festival of Asia-Pacific culture has announced the line-up for its ten-year anniversary celebration.
June 30, 2016
Paco Peña: “Jimi Hendrix was a very serious man”
The elder statesman of Flamenco on his climb from poverty to acclaim and sharing the stage with a rock icon. This article is available to Limelight subscribers. Log in to continue reading. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now