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Who’s in, who’s out as Labor figures head cultural leadership shake-up
ALP veterans head a list of 10 new prestigious appointments to the state’s leading galleries and museums.
- by Linda Morris
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Two cracking shows and one enormous surprise from the Killers
Our reviewers take in the latest shows around town, including the Killers, Jamie xx and the Good Things festival, starring Korn.
- by George Palathingal, Penry Buckley and Michael Ruffles
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Revealed: The bill to empty the Powerhouse Museum
The priceless Boulton & Watt steam engine is to be removed from the museum’s campus at Ultimo despite its fragile condition.
- by Linda Morris
Raygun: The Musical cancelled after Olympian issues legal threat
Legal letters asked comedian Steph Broadbridge to cancel the show and not use the name “Raygun” or the athlete’s “kangaroo dance”.
- by Mary Ward
After break(danc)ing the internet, Raygun has inspired a musical
Rachael Gunn’s controversial Olympic performance has been given an affectionate musical treatment.
- by Daniel Herborn
Comedians’ fury as management leaves them out of pocket and in the lurch
Junkyard Artist Management, which has represented numerous heavy-hitters in Australian comedy, has gone into liquidation. Many artists claim they are owed serious money.
- by John Bailey
What went wrong for Crowded House in the first half of their gig?
Our reviewers give their verdict on the latest shows around town.
- by Chantal Nguyen, Shamim Razavi and John Shand
Major galleries reveal their 2025 blockbusters – with big surprises in store
The Art Gallery of NSW and Museum of Contemporary Art have unveiled their shows for 2025, and there is not an Impressionist master among them. Here are the best shows.
- by Linda Morris
Award-winning dancer took Europe by storm – but something was missing
Piran Scott’s new dance work fuses the writing of Tim Winton with John Butler’s music in a celebration of Australian beach culture.
- by Chantal Nguyen
Unsure which bands to see this month? We’ve got you covered
Killers, Finns and a mannequin - here are December’s unmissable gigs.
- by James Jennings
Football, politics and passion combine to make Jamie Webster the real deal
The Liverpudlian singer-songwriter is inextricably connected to the city’s football club, but his musical roots run much deeper.
- by Nick Galvin