Arts
Pianist Jayson Gillham files legal action against MSO
The stoush between the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and a pianist has escalated, with legal action filed in the Federal Court.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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It starts with a lie, but this musical will teach you to be a better human
As Beau Woodbridge prepares to take the stage for Dear Evan Hansen, the actor and show’s director talk about the musical’s dark subject.
- by Lenny Ann Low
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Pop culture
What can a Bjork dress teach us about the future? Well, we’re about to find out
As part of an upcoming exhibition, ACMI is turning to pop culture, video games and films including Blade Runner 2049 to offer up a look of what might lie ahead.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
This sheep in sheep’s clothing is solving a knotty problem
A designer has found an innovative way to turn ‘waste’ wool into something beautiful.
- by Will Cox
Melbourne Fringe Festival 2024
This year’s festival has kicked off, with almost 500 shows on offer across Melbourne and greater Victoria. Here, our writers take a closer look.
England’s ‘godfather of music PR’ spills the rock ‘n’ roll tea
Celebrity publicist Alan Edwards’ memoir is packed with anecdotes about his encounters with some of the biggest names in rock and pop.
- by Michael Dwyer
Melbourne council accused of Orwellian interference in art event
Banyule council arranged the removal of two artists from promotional material for an exhibition because they are running as candidates in October’s local government elections.
- by Rachael Dexter
Strange, familiar, free: Your guide to choosing the perfect Fringe show
Soap operas and secret locations: here’s a taste of what’s to come at Melbourne Fringe.
- by Elizabeth Flux
This video game doesn’t care if you never play it again
Most video games are designed to be addictive, but Rotted Luck – which users play as a sentient fungus – actively tries to be the complete opposite.
- by Nell Geraets
Meet the first-ever cohort of women to graduate from uni - in Melbourne
Women’s brains were considered smaller than men’s, until a small group of trailblazing students resolved to blow that idea out of existence.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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City life
The secret deal for Melbourne Uni to fund artwork in exchange for council support for new campus
When the cost of the artwork surged from $2 million to $22 million, the City of Melbourne asked the university for money. The secret deal was detailed in a confidential council document obtained by The Age.
- by Cara Waters
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