Live music
These two pieces are beautiful – but they don’t fit together
With Études and Circle Electric, The Australian Ballet is bringing together the new with the classical. Separately, they work. Together, less so.
- by Andrew Fuhrmann, Cameron Woodhead and Tony Way
Latest
From Herbie Hancock to Olivia Rodrigo: Sydney’s must-see gigs this October
Major international acts Herbie Hancock, The Weeknd and Olivia Rodrigo are among the live music offerings in October.
- by James Jennings
Katy Perry – like the Lions – ruled the MCG with a slick performance and high energy
All eyes were on Katy Perry in the lead-up to the AFL grand final. And when she finally performed pre-game, she was best on ground.
- by Karl Quinn
How pop star Kim Wilde became an award-winning gardener
As a singer, she broke records in the 1980s – then gave it all away. But Wilde, who tours Australia in October, couldn’t stay away from music for long.
- by Michael Lallo
Kylie Minogue announces extra shows for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Padam Padam summer is coming to Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney in 2025.
- by Meg Watson
The transcendent play that cuts to the heart of what it means to be human
In its exploration of two different relationships, the Pulitzer-winning play Cost of Living is truly great theatre.
- by Cameron Woodhead, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Michael Dwyer, Tony Way and Andrew Fuhrmann
Bob Dylan was booed in Australia. Now Cat Power is facing the music.
It was 1966 and folk fans didn’t want what “Bad Boy Bob” was offering. This time around, they know what to expect from one of his biggest fans.
- by Michael Dwyer
The guitar legend who built his career on not playing solos
Andy Summers’ playing was a key part of the Police’s revolutionary sound.
- by John Shand
Perspective
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
An American country music star exposes Brisbane’s stadium gap
Had the original plan for the 2032 Olympics been followed, both Luke Combs and the Brisbane Roar could play on the same night in future.
- by Cameron Atfield
You’ll arrive curious and leave in a state of lingering wonder and happiness
Our reviewers take a look at the latest shows around town.
- by Chantal Nguyen, Joyce Morgan, Peter McCallum, Shamim Razavi and John Shand
Tash Sultana: from viral guitar hero to CEO
The Australian busker turned global festival sensation says being in the music business is “an amplified life”.
- by Michael Dwyer
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