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Canberra musician Ruth O’Brien on accessibility, shyness and cats

Supporting an idol, odes to cats, and recognition as a disability ambassador, 2023 has been exciting for Canberra's Ruth O’Brien.

‘I Was Only 19’ to ring out across Australian War Memorial

It’s not often a guitarist rocks up to the daily Last Post ceremony at the Australian War Memorial but today is no ordinary day; it is Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the 57th...

Earth and Sky: CSO’s 2024 season launched

Earth and Sky, the Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s 2024 season, explores what Mahler called the "infinite mystery" of the Earth.

Musicians sing out for fair pay for radio play at APH

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese isn’t the only music-lover on the hill (remember him sculling a beer at Gang of Youths concert), David Pocock is also a fan and today the Senate debated his Bill to overturn archaic copyright legislation that shortchanges musicians when their songs are played on radio.

Museums reject Canberra Beatles fan’s memorabilia donation

A Canberra Beatles fan has thousands of Beatles memorabilia items stored in boxes and, unbelievably, no museum in Australia wants his priceless donation – so it’s up for sale on Facebook. Beatles fan...

Canberra night club sees red

Get ready to paint the town red when original red Wiggle, Murray Cook, hits the decks for a banger DJ set at Fiction nightclub in Canberra’s CBD next month. A stylish red jacket...

Jax Jay blends cultures, traditions and arts in Canberra

Moving to a new country and trying to find your place in a new city is a scary prospect. Fortunately for musician and artist Jax Jay, he had already established a connection...

Music and rivalry for the history books in ‘Amadeus’ at Rep Theatre

Not letting historical accuracy get in the way of a good story, Canberra Rep Theatre’s newest production Amadeus hits the stage from 28 July to 12 August.

Sing, dance and stumble to the end in ‘Finale’ at Ainslie Arts Centre

Nearing the end of her career, one performer takes the stage for one last hurrah, however, things soon start spiralling out of control in 'Finale', at Ainslie Arts Centre on 12-15 July.

Canberra pianist, scientist and philanthropist a rare breed

You’ve probably heard of science in the pub but how about birds and blues, a monthly piano session with local musician and CSIRO scientist of 18 years, Dr Leo Joseph. To clarify, this...

Music sweeps Canberra this International Make Music Day

The Soul Defender is trekking across the Territory this International Make Music Day, Wednesday 21 June, playing Canberra's favourite beats.

It’s a long way to payday if you want to rock and roll

Imagine starting work, then clocking off, then discovering you’ve barely made enough money to cover petrol for the drive home. That’s the reality facing many musicians and the subject of an ANU...

Take 5 with Ian Cooper

Violinist Ian Cooper performs at Canberra Theatre Centre in An Afternoon at The Proms – A Musical Spectacular on 7 May.

What’s on around Canberra in May 2023

May is [almost] here and we are one step closer to a Canberra winter.

Five shows not to miss at Canberra International Music Festival

The Canberra International Music Festival (CIMF) returns for 10 days from 28 April and is this year welcoming international artists back to the program

Changes to transport for Groovin the Moo

A special light rail timetable with increased frequency will be in place for the Groovin the Moo music festival which will be held at EPIC on Sunday 23 April.

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