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Rejoicify! Just for this moment, a definishly unmissable Wicked flies into Perth

Rejoicify! Just for this moment, a definishly unmissable Wicked flies into Perth

The new production that opened at Crown Perth on Thursday night proves this blockbuster musical is as beguiling, provocative and culturally astute as ever.

  • by Emma Young

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What do black metal and folk have in common? More than you might think

What do black metal and folk have in common? More than you might think

From black metal to Nordic folk, Einar Selvik is on a mission to bring his musical past to life.

  • by Scott Ellis
Dear Evan Hansen is finally in Melbourne. Was it worth the wait?

Dear Evan Hansen is finally in Melbourne. Was it worth the wait?

The production won six Tony awards in 2016 – and you really must see this one in the flesh to understand what the fuss is about.

  • by Cameron Woodhead and Andrew Fuhrmann
‘Stressful time’: Raygun responds to criticism for demanding $10k in legal fees

‘Stressful time’: Raygun responds to criticism for demanding $10k in legal fees

The Olympian said the ordeal had been “tough” for herself and Stephanie Broadbridge and stressed it was not her intention to cause harm.

  • by Nick Galvin and Lachlan Abbott
I was once team Raygun. After her heavy-handed legal threats, no more
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I was once team Raygun. After her heavy-handed legal threats, no more

The Australian breakdancer’s demand that a venue pay her $10,000 in legal fees over a tribute show she forced them to cancel is beyond a joke.

  • by Jordan Baker
Raygun hits up comedy club owner for $10,000

Raygun hits up comedy club owner for $10,000

Lawyers for Rachael “Raygun” Gunn are demanding $10,000 in legal fees from a small Sydney promoter that had planned to stage a musical based on the Olympic breakdancer.

  • by Kayla Olaya and Nick Galvin
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With an ode to artistic burnout, La Mama says goodbye (for now)

With an ode to artistic burnout, La Mama says goodbye (for now)

In a send-off celebration before temporarily closing in 2025, La Mama hosted an all-day performance event created with the rebellious collective, Pony Cam.

  • by Cameron Woodhead
Crowded House came to Melbourne and the whole night was wonderfully uncool

Crowded House came to Melbourne and the whole night was wonderfully uncool

The iconic band’s performance at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday night was a family affair – and a poignant and potent mix of old and new.

  • by Will Cox, Tony Way, Cameron Woodhead and Jessica Nicholas
Aussie as: New dance work fuses Tim Winton with John Butler

Aussie as: New dance work fuses Tim Winton with John Butler

Breath is a celebration of Australian beach culture.

  • by Chantal Nguyen
NSW wants all ‘reasonable ideas’ on ditching taxes for artists

NSW wants all ‘reasonable ideas’ on ditching taxes for artists

Win the $100,000 Archibald prize and you’ll pay a sizeable chunk in tax. But bet on the winner and you’ll keep the lot. The NSW arts minister hopes to change that.

  • by Linda Morris
Federal body to review Opera Australia governance

Federal body to review Opera Australia governance

Creative Australia has commissioned a review into the nation’s biggest performing arts company, in the wake of backstage drama.

  • by Linda Morris and Nick Galvin

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