Belonging, atmosphere key to attracting event-goers
3 SepVenues that become entwined in the cultural fabric of a community can be as enticing as the events they hold, according to University of the Sunshine Coast research.
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Music and performing arts
More rhythm, less blues: program boosts class behaviour
15 AprFrom flash mobs to line-dancing to the Nutbush, enjoying rhythm and movement in a group context is known to boost mental and physical health in people of all ages - now a study of more than 200 preschoolers has measured specific benefits.
'New Zealanders are inventive by necessity’: how the master clown Philippe Gaulier shaped NZ theatre
17 FebMaster clown and French theatre guru Philippe Gaulier has passed away aged 82, but his influence will live on around the world – particularly in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Rocking the Crocoseum: How Lucy ended up centre stage at Australia Zoo
4 FebFrom rallying a Crocoseum crowd at Australia Zoo to carving a PhD path shaped by theatre, motherhood and well-timed yeses, Lucy Orkild’s journey had many twists and turns that have delivered her some interesting experiences.
As music festival season ramps up, artists can help shine a light on an ‘invisible’ workforce
5 Dec 2025Around Australia, music festival season is once again kicking into high gear — yet behind every headline act is a vast and often invisible workforce of stage crew, sound engineers, lighting techs, riggers, truck drivers, backup singers, dancers and other support staff.
Turn it up – carving out a career in the music industry
3 Dec 2025What started with a delivery from Nashville is blossoming into a grounded, multifaceted music career as Will Clift blends performance, production and study to build a future centred on creating music with people he cares about.
The Irwins keep winning Dancing with the Stars, proving Australia's soft power is alive and well
2 Dec 2025Robert Irwin’s Dancing with the Stars win highlights how Australian cultural icons like the Irwins quietly strengthen Australia-US relations through soft power and genuine, relatable appeal.
‘Wog’ humour, tense US politics and real-world monsters: what to watch in November
3 Nov 2025As the year begins to wind down, and the days grow longer, our critics have a fresh slate of films and series to keep you glued to your screen.
Holy s**t, something bad is about to happen! The art vs the science of scary cinema
16 Oct 2025On the milestone anniversary of two classic Australian movies Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) and Wolf Creek (2005), UniSC cognitive neuroscientist Dr Will Harrison speaks to actor John Jarratt about the psychological tricks that movie creators use to scare the pants off audiences.
The incredible impact of Ozzy Osbourne, from Black Sabbath to Ozzfest to 30 years of retirement tours
23 Jul 2025Ozzy Osbourne helped shape the sound and spectacle of heavy metal, from his groundbreaking work with Black Sabbath to launching Ozzfest and staying on the road for decades.
The sound of change: how Leah Barclay is designing sounds of the environment
25 Jun 2025Dr Leah Barclay blends art, science, and technology in her pursuit of ecoacoustics, capturing natural soundscapes to inspire climate action and community engagement.
Adolescence is a technical masterpiece that exposes the darkest corners of incel culture and male rage
20 Mar 2025Drawing inspiration from the United Kingdom’s knife crime epidemic, the rise of incel culture and the brutality of online bullying – Adolescence is being hailed as a technical masterpiece for it's continuous filming style, along with it's brutal portrayal of the widening chasm between parents and their teenage children.
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