Archibald finalists announced for 2018
A painting of Jimmy Barnes has won the Packing Room Prize, with Guy Pearce and Meryl Tankard among the other finalists.
Jo Litson is the Editor of Limelight Magazine. She took up the position in late 2018 having joined the magazine as Deputy Editor in 2016. During a 35-year career as an arts journalist she has been a contributor to numerous publications including Limelight, The Australian, The Bulletin, and the Qantas magazine. She was the arts writer and theatre reviewer for The Sunday Telegraph for 12 years until 2018, and has written the labels for the Archibald Prize for the Art Gallery of New South Wales for over 20 years.
A painting of Jimmy Barnes has won the Packing Room Prize, with Guy Pearce and Meryl Tankard among the other finalists.
From Australia's Tommy Emmanuel to the Beijing Guitar Duo, Slava Grigoryan says nothing is too taboo, guitar-wise.
With construction of the West Kowloon Cultural District in full swing, and the Xiqu Centre soon to open, Hong Kong is becoming an increasingly lively destination for arts lovers.
What if Frida Kahlo and Leon Trotsky had a child? Natalie Gamsu finds out in this unusual cabaret show.
A light, fluffy and lovely ballet with some gorgeous, emotional pas de deux.
Tim Finn’s score plays a key role in Sam Strong’s new Queensland Theatre production.
After neck surgery in 2016, the popular soprano wondered if she’d sing again. Now, as she tells Jo Litson, she can’t wait to meet audiences on her forthcoming tour, following the release of new album Home.
Opera Australia was the biggest winner of the night taking home nine gongs, while My Fair Lady and Aladdin dominated the musical theatre category.
Rafael Karlen is to take up residence in the Sydney terrace house bequeathed by the renowned Australian composer.
The young Australian conductor, now based in Colorado, returns to Perth to conduct a symphonic tribute to Comic-Con – and there may be a costume involved.
A very entertaining, richly deserved tribute to one of our national treasures.
Victorian Opera's first co-production with the Royal Opera House, which is headed to Melbourne in 2019, has opened to positive reviews.
An unusual, immersive production at the Bleach* festival takes audiences on a moonlit kayaking trip.