Two behind-the-scenes champions of Canberra’s theatre scene took top honours at the fourth annual Ovations Awards, at the Hellenic Club on Friday night.
Helen Musa
“CityNews” arts editor
Arts editor – and Bald Archy pioneer – HELEN MUSA previews this year's Bald Archy exhibition, about to open at the Canberra Potter’s Gallery in Watson.
Here's HELEN MUSA's latest Artsweek column.
With the name Emily O’Mahoney, there’s a fair chance of Irish ancestry, as HELEN MUSA finds when she catches up with the actor playing the lead role in Never Closer, a 2022 drama by Australian playwright Grace Chapple.
For Canberrans, 2026 is going to be a very good year for those interested in William Shakespeare and his work, writes NOEL BEDDOE.
"None of this was comfortable listening. It is the polar opposite of easy listening. Yet it should not be forgotten that from such interactive experiments comes new music, for new generation ears." HELEN MUSA reviews SoundOut 2026.
Arts editor HELEN MUSA's latest Arts in the City column.
Canberra theatre director Chris Baldock scooped the pool at the 31st Combined Area Theatre Awards (CATS), held on Saturday at The Q in Queanbeyan.
Supported by local dance group Kokoloco and artists Mama MadB and DeWayne Huckle, Multicultural Affairs Minister Michael Pettersson launched the program for the 28th National Multicultural Festival on Friday in Petrie Plaza.
In a significant development for Canberra’s younger musicians, Music for Canberra and Woden Valley Youth Choir have announced a partnership, reports HELEN MUSA.
The SoundOut Festival, Australia’s longest-running international festival dedicated to free improvisation, free jazz, and experimental music, will return for its 17th year from January 30 to February 1, at the ANU Drill Hall Gallery.
Here's HELEN MUSA's latest Artsweek column.
