These two pieces are beautiful – but they don’t fit together

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.

  • byAndrew Fuhrmann,Cameron Woodhead andTony Way

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From Herbie Hancock to Olivia Rodrigo:Sydney’s must-see gigs this October

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.

  • byJames Jennings
Katy Perry – like the Lions – ruled the MCG with a slick performance and high energy

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.

  • byKarl Quinn
How pop star Kim Wilde became an award-winning gardener

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.

  • byMichael Lallo
Kylie Minogue announces extra shows for Sydney,Melbourne,Brisbane

Kylie Minogue announces extra shows for Sydney,Melbourne,Brisbane

Padam Padam summer is coming to Perth,Adelaide,Melbourne,Brisbane and Sydney in 2025.

  • byMeg Watson
The transcendent play that cuts to the heart of what it means to be human

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.

  • byCameron Woodhead,Vyshnavee Wijekumar,Michael Dwyer,Tony Way andAndrew Fuhrmann
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Bob Dylan was booed in Australia. Now Cat Power is facing the music.

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.

  • byMichael Dwyer
The guitar legend who built his career on not playing solos

The guitar legend who built his career on not playing solos

Andy Summers’ playing was a key part of the Police’s revolutionary sound.

  • byJohn Shand
An American country music star exposes Brisbane’s stadium gap

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.

  • byCameron Atfield
You’ll arrive curious and leave in a state of lingering wonder and happiness

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.

  • byChantal Nguyen,Joyce Morgan,Peter McCallum,Shamim Razavi andJohn Shand
Tash Sultana:from viral guitar hero to CEO

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”.

  • byMichael Dwyer