Culture
Music
Orchestra promises Melbourne a season that will uplift – and heal
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's 2021 season will put First Nations and other Australian talents in the spotlight.
- by Nick Miller
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Review
Operatic stars break their long silence
Julia Lea Goodwin and Daniel Belle finally restored the operatic link in the cultural chain.
- by John Shand
Performing arts
Slo-mo artistry of a sax genius
Dewey Redman's Texan roots were never far from the surface of his music.
- by John Shand
Review
Legendary bassist steps out of the shadows
Few background players have taken quite as long to step into the spotlight as Phil Stack, bassist for pop-rock act Thirsty Merc.
- by James Jennings
Justin Bieber gets emotional while singing Holy on SNL
Justin Bieber gets emotional while singing Holy on Saturday Night Live.
Justin Bieber sings Lonely on SNL
Justin Bieber sings about the dark side of childhood fame in his song Lonely while on Saturday Night Live.
Film
When the discs stopped spinning, this DJ made a dreamy video
Melbourne musician Jennifer Loveless referenced viral TikTok choreography in her music video that captures how we feel in lockdown.
- by Mikey Cahill
Music festivals
'Things come and go real quick': Tones and I on taking risks and taking her time
ARIA winner Tones and I will deliver a keynote address at this week's virtual Bigsound music festival and conference.
- by Martin Boulton
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Live Music
Under the stars, Melbourne's long quiet will end and music will return
When Melbourne Symphony Orchestra comes back to the stage at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, it will be for concerts unlike any seen before in this city.
- by Nick Miller
Review
Music reviews: Annie, Mary Lattimore, Dead Famous People and more
Annie's Dark Hearts, Mary Lattimore's Silver Ladders, Loretta Palmeiro & Mark Isaacs' All Who Travel with Us and Dead Famous People's Harry.
- by Barry Divola, Kish Lal, John Shand and Barnaby Smith