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Classical liveAppassionata sonata goes to the heart

Tommy Seah plays Bach, Beethoven, Liszt and Ravel at Grove Library for Cappuccino Concerts

David Cusworth

Summer stapleFringe World 2022 launches early release program

If Artrage chief executive Sharon Burgess was a little apprehensive about rolling out Fringe World 2022 under the shadow of the pandemic, she’s sure not showing it.

Tanya MacNaughton

Big potentialPremiumAustralia could learn from Netflix’s Squid Game

Netflix’s number one hit, the K-drama Squid Game, highlights the economic benefits that can flow from investing in entertainment and is a move WA should accelerate, according to local experts.

Meleva Thorn

He’s baaaaack!PremiumOh Kaye, lock up your FIFO workers

Cabaret superstar Reuben Kaye returns to Perth for encore season at The Rechabite.

Lester PrizeCommentsWA’s top portrait prize won by NSW artist

NSW artist Sid Tapia has won WA’s premier portrait prize for his painting of a Sydney homeless man.

Tanya MacNaughton

Classical live in 2022Musica Viva brings back international tours in 2022

Musica Viva and artistic director Paul Kildea bring back international tours to Perth Concert Hall in 2022

David Cusworth

Latest crazeCommentsPremiumNFTs a valuable investment, Perth artist says

Nicola Coxon began minting her artwork as non-fungible tokens this year as a way to authenticate the moving pictures and receive ongoing royalties.

Kate Purnell

ArtsMiners on notice as Juukan report looms

Miners remain on notice to improve relationships with traditional owners as an inquiry into the Juukan Gorge destruction prepares to deliver its final report.

Michael Ramsey

Comic reliefPremiumWalpole antics come to life through cartoons

Nathan Viney is quite the local celebrity, giving residents a giggle with his wholesome, light-hearted comic strip, Walpole Kids.

Kellie Balaam

More engagementInvestors back cultural heritage revamp

One of Australia's biggest superannuation funds wants stronger cultural heritage protection following Rio Tinto's destruction of the Juukan Gorge caves.

Michael Ramsey

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Offensive moveCommentsPremium
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Copycat whites go wrong with ‘blackfishing’

Stars come under fire for ‘blackfishing’, used to come across as more racially ambiguous in order to be able to profit from the black culture, which can be just as offensive as ‘blackface’.

Rangi Hirini

Rangi Hirini

Saturday night feverCommentsAussie TV favourite celebrated with 50-year salute

Hey Hey It’s Saturday is taking a walk down memory lane as it returns to our screens for a one-off anniversary special to celebrate 50 years since the much-loved variety show first aired.

Stephanie McKenna

ArtsVic injects $15m into creative industry

Victoria will plunge $15 million into supporting the state's creative industry as it struggles through a prolonged lockdown.

AAP

Classical liveMezzo heads to Margs with Australian String Quartet

Australian String Quartet and Fiona Campbell present Margaret River Weekend of Music, November 5-7

David Cusworth

Bush LegendsCommentsPremiumWheatbelt sculptor uses farm scraps to make unique art

The accidental artist is channelling his animal instincts in the the middle of the WA outback to create unique metal sculptures from recycled and scrap metal bits and bobs.

Steve Butler

World premiereMagpie v Crow in Noongar opera

WA Opera premieres Noongar saga Koolbardi wer Wardong, by Gina Williams & Guy Ghouse, at His Majesty’s Theatre

David Cusworth

Sister actPremiumSoak up sounds of Walpole with twin duo Oceanique

Maddy and Jess Larkman have a way with music creating heavenly harmonies that are getting air-time across the country.

Kellie Balaam

Classical liveTrumpet concerto premiere seeks the heights

WA composer Lachlan Skipworth’s trumpet concerto, Altiora Peto, premiered on Sunday by WA Symphony Orchestra principal Brent Grapes and Cygnus Arioso string ensemble.

David Cusworth

Classical LiveWA quartet premiere evokes Bell Birds poem

WA composer Emma Jayakumar’s string quartet Bell Birds channels Australian bush into Perth Concert Hall for Musica Viva and Darlington Quartet with Graeme Gilling on Sunday

David Cusworth

local stories on stageCommentsPremiumWhiskey and Boots explore Harvey’s characters

After spending three weeks walking the streets of Uduc Road Perth-based performance company Whiskey and Boots transform real-life Harvey experiences into a live stage performance.

Kasper Johansen

Classical liveBaroque on a roll with WASO

Violinist Shaun Lee-Chen directs Baroque Favourites by WA Symphony Orchestra at Perth Concert Hall on Saturday

David Cusworth

Classical liveLonging and identity in poetry and music

Illuminations reflects on longing & identity in poetry & music at St Mary’s, South Perth

David Cusworth

Booth’s callPremiumInstallation encourages open mind

Calling himself a “con artist” rather than a contemporary artist, Bruno Booth has quickly emerged as the Artful Dodger of the WA modern art scene.

Calling himself a “con artist” rather than a contemporary artist, Bruno Booth has quickly emerged as the Artful Dodger of the WA modern art scene., Simon Collins

show me how you burlesquePremiumAll glitter & glam for Bunbury star in burlesque show

Feathers, glitz and glamour will be on display when Cabaret de Paris transforms the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre into a world of burlesque next week.

Ailish Delaney