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Hitting the wrong note: musicians say AI will take jobs

Hitting the wrong note: musicians say AI will take jobs

Thousands of musicians say they will no longer be able to support themselves due to the impact of Artificial Intelligence, according to a major survey.

Orchestra to conduct review after cancelling pianist

Orchestra to conduct review after cancelling pianist

Orchestra to conduct review after cancelling pianist

Orchestra to conduct review after cancelling pianist

Senior figures at the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra have been asked to stand down by musicians in a no-confidence vote after a pianist's concert was cancelled.

Modelling icon helps next generation hit the runway

Modelling icon helps next generation hit the runway

Modelling icon helps next generation hit the runway

Modelling icon helps next generation hit the runway

At a workshop in Darwin, young Indigenous models learn about makeup, runways and photo shoots as they try to launch their careers.

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Newcomers join veterans as kids' book awards turn page

Newcomers join veterans as kids' book awards turn page

A mix of debut creatives and experienced authors have made the list for the Children’s Book Council of Australia's 2024 Book of the Year Awards.

Cancelling pianist for Gaza comment an error: orchestra

Cancelling pianist for Gaza comment an error: orchestra

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra says it was an error to remove a pianist following his comments on Gaza.

Live music 'extinction event' as Bluesfest tunes out

Live music 'extinction event' as Bluesfest tunes out

A long-running blues and roots festival is the latest live music show to call time, with its organiser pleading for help to save an industry "on its knees".

Jack White, Offspring come out and play at Always Live

Jack White, Offspring come out and play at Always Live

US rockers The Offspring along with Jack White feature in Victoria's Always Live music program - but does the it help the struggling live music industry?

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Bollywood celebrates as Australia embraces Indian film

Bollywood celebrates as Australia embraces Indian film

Bollywood celebrates as Australia embraces Indian film

Bollywood celebrates as Australia embraces Indian film

Melbourne is set to host the biggest annual Bollywood festival outside of India and some of the nation's biggest film stars.

Vivid festival allure dims with big drop in visitors

Vivid festival allure dims with big drop in visitors

Vivid festival allure dims with big drop in visitors

Vivid festival allure dims with big drop in visitors

The shine has come off Sydney's Vivid Festival with a big drop in visitor figures from the previous year and some blaming prices for its decline in popularity.

Long road to Australia's top Aboriginal art award

Long road to Australia's top Aboriginal art award

Long road to Australia's top Aboriginal art award

Long road to Australia's top Aboriginal art award

Tjuntjuntjara artist Noli Rictor drove 25 hours to Alice Springs and then flew to Darwin to receive Australia's most prestigious award for Aboriginal art.

'Beautiful' Langton tribute the public Archibald choice

'Beautiful' Langton tribute the public Archibald choice

'Beautiful' Langton tribute the public Archibald choice

'Beautiful' Langton tribute the public Archibald choice

The artist whose portrait of an esteemed Indigenous activist won the Archibald People's Choice says the prize is a platform to speak about important people.

Ticket hesitation hits The Forum line-up, inquiry told

Ticket hesitation hits The Forum line-up, inquiry told

Ticket hesitation hits The Forum line-up, inquiry told

Ticket hesitation hits The Forum line-up, inquiry told

Artists have been pulling out of hoped-for gigs at famed live music venue The Forum as fans leave ticket purchases to the last minute, an inquiry has been told.

Shows postponed over Jimmy Barnes' shock surgery

Shows postponed over Jimmy Barnes' shock surgery

Shows postponed over Jimmy Barnes' shock surgery

Shows postponed over Jimmy Barnes' shock surgery

Cold Chisel frontman and solo artist Jimmy Barnes has been forced to postpone shows as he undergoes shock surgery related to hip pain.

Streaming charts a course for ruinous music monoculture

Streaming charts a course for ruinous music monoculture

Streaming charts a course for ruinous music monoculture

Streaming charts a course for ruinous music monoculture

Music streaming is creating a monoculture of imported music, with research showing Australian tunes are being swamped by North American artists.

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Home office clocks on to win architecture prize

A functional home office is coveted by many work-from-home employees, with one example in Brisbane winning an award for architecture.

Praiseworthy author Alexis Wright wins Miles Franklin

Author Alexis Wright has become a two-time winner of the prestigious $60,000 Miles Franklin Literary Award, with her epic novel Praiseworthy.

Mind hacking CCTV monster stalks science gallery show

Transcendence, parallel universes and the matrix: the links between western science fiction and eastern religion have inspired a new exhibition.

NGA acquires painting by 'nasty piece of work' Gauguin

The National Gallery of Australia has bought a significant artwork by Paul Gauguin, during its exhibition of works by the controversial painter.

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Song spirals of ancestors will be heard in new work

A dance piece based on traditional Milkarri, or women's song spirals, of East Arnhem Land will premiere at the Darwin Festival this month.

Social media summit to reveal evidence for teen ban bid

A joint state government summit on social media will address its "profound" harm on young people, and inform moves to impose age restrictions.

Aussie embroidery artist stitches her way to the moon

Cheryl Bridgart's latest stitched artworks are inspired by the moon, with her art being rocketed into space as part of the Lunar Codex project.

Aussies cast afloat for camp take on Titanic movie

Off-Broadway musical Titanique reimagines James Cameron's 1997 screen blockbuster Titanic as an absurdist queer celebration of pop legend Celine Dion.

Neighbours actress Janet Andrewartha dies at 72

The Australian entertainment industry is paying tribute to 'Neighbours' and 'Prisoner' actress Janet Andrewartha, who's died, aged 72.

Scuba artists take a deep dive to draw inspiration

A Queensland artist and dive enthusiast is hosting drawing sessions at the Museum of Underwater Art on the Great Barrier Reef - waterproof paper supplied.

Art runs in the family at Young Archies portrait awards

A portrait of a best mate underwater in a Japanese anime helmet is among the winners at the 2024 Young Archies at the Art Gallery of NSW.

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