Arts

Kris Kristofferson’s death ends a golden era

Legendary actor and singer Kris Kristofferson has died at age 88 after a prolific life of hits, accolades and sporting and academic achievements. The artist’s family

Dionne Warwick announces one last tour

At 83, legendary singer Dionne Warwick has announced a tour of Australia and New Zealand that coincides with her recognition by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The One

Commissioner to seek happiness for night-time economy

Powderfinger bass player John Collins is Queensland’s first Night-Life Economy Commissioner. The co-owner and venue director of the Fortitude Valley Music Hall and The

LUZIA’s light leads performers home

Queensland performers Helena Merten and Nelson Smyles will share the spotlight when Cirque du Soleil’s new show, LUZIA, opens in Brisbane this week. Promoters said it

Kylie helps break the Brisbane drought

Despite the cred of being an Olympic Games city and a rising global destination, these days it is far from a sure bet that big music stars will have Brisbane on their

Call for artists to star at Venice art extravaganza

Creative Australia is casting the net for local artists to feature in the Venice Biennale art exhibition in 2026. The Australian Government’s principal arts investment

Music master files from the 1990s are ‘dying’

The music industry has sounded the alarm over “dying” technology that may result in recorded masters from the 1990s being lost. Music Industry publication Mix

Missy Higgins storms the charts again

Missy Higgins has soared to the top of the Australian charts 20 years after her first album – The Sound of White – hit top position and stayed there a total of seven

Aussie screen diversity incentives lag global efforts

Current attempts to improve diversity on our entertainment screens are ad hoc, with legislation needed to affect real change. Analysis from Monash University found,

Extra First Nations focus for cultural groups

Queensland’s cultural organisations will have increased First Nations representation on Boards and create new First Nations Committees under new legislation passed in

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