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Families. Korean-Japanese ‘family’ band, Tennger. Photo: Supplied. Three figures stand in a triangle arrangement looking at the viewer with their hands in prayer. They are all wearing white flowing garments in a natural setting with a brown, rocky background.
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Creativity begins at home? Families in support of artistic growth

How does the influence of creative parents affect a child as they grow? We take a look at three distinct…

Shane MacGowan. Image is of two band members on a stage, one singing into a microphone and wearing a flat cap.
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Shane MacGowan: a timeless voice for Ireland’s UK diaspora

MacGowan gave visibility to the second-generation Irish in England, says Dr Sean Campbell.

Student musician from the University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Photo of a young person with black hair playing a violin among other musicians.
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Orchestras strengthening international engagement

Over 100 student musicians are heading to Singapore and Malaysia, and a new major UK partnership for the MSO has…

Daniel Stoll, Florian Willeitner, Sander Stuart, Leonard Disselhorst, Vision String Quartet. Photo: Harald Hoffmann
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A string quartet playing classical works from memory

The acclaimed Vision String Quartet will embark on an extensive concert tour for Musica Viva on its first visit to…

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So you want my arts job: Tour Manager

If you have an affinity for logistics and a love of live music, working as an artist tour manager may…

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Is winning Eurovision all about the right lyrics?

There's a secret code to Eurovision-winning lyrics according to the University of Winchester's Glenn Fosbraey.

Sir Simon Rattle in conversation with Martin Buzacott at QPAC Photo: Peter Wallis
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In conversation with Sir Simon Rattle

On the eve of the LSO's Australian tour, Sir Simon Rattle discussed life and music with ABC presenter, Martin Buzacott.

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Music review: London Symphony Orchestra: Adams, Debussy and Ravel, QPAC

A beautifully crafted program, meticulously played by one of the world’s great orchestras and conducted by the inimitable Sir Simon…

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Music review: London Symphony Orchestra: Gustav Mahler, QPAC

Accompanied by the London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle’s superlative conducting of Mahler was a night not only to remember…

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