A super interesting account of how a decades-long trend of utilitarianism in federal spending, that the arts is only worth it where it benefits the economy more broadly, has got us to where we are today. I’d read the ANA reports but this provides broader insight! Good read.

I’m not qualified to tell McCartin to stop, but I do wish he would, writes Greg Baum | OPINION #AFL Real Footy (AFL) theage.com.au/sport/afl/how-…

Take one much-loved song. Add a pair of upstart producers and a healthy serve of experience from a major production company. Stir. Serve in time for next Christmas. That’s how you make a movie of How To Make Gravy The Age The Sydney Morning Herald Paul Kelly Warner Bros. TV theage.com.au/culture/movies…

An article in the Oz today by Matthew Westwood on the arts policy landscape. There are actually some very strong arts platforms out there from the Australian Greens and indies like Allegra Spender Jo Dyer & Zoe Daniel MP (she/her) #auspol #fundthearts theaustralian.com.au/arts/deafening…

The Biennale of Sydney is partnering with the biggest internet media empire to offer one lucky arts worker… an unpaid internship … 🤪

Was so very keen but the crippling personal loan application to afford even a crummy seat wasn’t approved. I hope the usual crowd of moneyed septuagenarians enjoys it.

“I think climate is something I think we all need to prioritise," said Collingwood FC defender, Jordan Roughead, alongside a number of other AFL stars who are calling for the next federal govt to step up on climate change. #ausvotes #PutClimateFirst smh.com.au/sport/afl/we-n…

Husband knows my deep love for Gretta and just FaceTimed me from her warm up, she said hi and made us promise that our baby’s first gig will be one of hers. All hail Queen Gretta Ray! & go Collingwood AFLW 🖤

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The shot I was hoping for, the show's director missed, but Getty's Kevin Winter got

After a little time away from reviewing, last night I ventured out to Idomeneo, the ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 Victorian Opera + Opera Australia collab, with MelbChamberOrch in the pit. Some words in The Age review wrap here… theage.com.au/culture/dance/…

'Mozart took the outmoded form and did something highly original with it, infusing it with a lyricism and humanity not seen before.' Peter Rose reviews 'Idomeneo' | Victorian Opera Opera Australia PalaisTheatre australianbookreview.com.au/arts-update/10…

"Everything this style is about– technique,tone, text– Dix has it. No note too high,no pianissimo too soft. She traverses this extraordinarily demanding repertoire with apparent ease. What’s unquestionable is Dix’s reign supreme as the Queen of beautiful singing." Bridget Davies

Last opera for the year! 🥂 Victorian Opera’s Galileo 🌟🌟🌟 theage.com.au/culture/live-r…

Don’t think I’ve ever laughed so much at the opera…Victorian Opera Orchestra Victoria + @BenNorthey & Eddie Perfect = ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ theage.com.au/culture/live-r…

So very sad to hear Sir Andrew Davis has died. He was a very special conductor and a joy to work with - an opinion I know I share with all my BBC Singers colleagues. My generation grew up with him conducting the Last night of BBC Proms. Here’s the year he sang the speech. Hero.

Renowned for his insightful conducting and unwavering dedication, Sir Andrew Davis' death has sparked an outpouring of tributes. limelight-arts.com.au/news/conductor…

Forget Calleja, Nicole Car doesn’t need him. She is utterly mesmerising. Such a thrill to hear her live again. She doesn’t get back to Melb often so get to Opera Australia’s Puccini Gala on Sat!! Young Woo Kim also incredible! 👏 opera.org.au/productions/th…