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Classical liveCherubini’s Requiem graces St Mary’s Cathedral

WA Symphony Orchestra Chorus premiere an organ-and-choir setting of Cherubini’s Requiem, directed by  Andrew Foote at St Mary’s Cathedral.

David Cusworth

Rhys’s PiecesPremiumWild times for most outstanding comedian

Perth audiences will have the chance to experience the award-winning Rhys Nicholson in red-hot form during Perth Comedy Festival with a performance of Rhys! Rhys! Rhys! at Astor Theatre.

Tanya MacNaughton

Bush LegendsCommentsPremiumThe perfectly ugly Balingup scarecrow everyone remembers

When Bush Legends went looking for WA’s best regional town entry statement it was impossible to go past the ugliest scarecrow in the State - and the story behind her making is one for the sisterhood.

Steve Butler

New era CommentsPremiumHow NFTs have the potential to transform industries

WA founders believe NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have the potential to completely transform creative industries and create value for businesses.

Caitlin Paroczai

Coveted awardIndigenous painter Blak Douglas wins Archibald Prize

The winner of the prestigious 2022 Archibald Prize for best portrait of a person distinguished in art, science or politics, has been announced.

Mibenge Nsenduluka

Classical livePremiumMagic of Mozart with ACO and Stefanie Farrands

Stefanie Farrands expects magic when the Australian Chamber Orchestra returns to Perth Concert Hall for the first time in two years.

David Cusworth

Dress for successPremiumKaren From Finance is what the world needs right now

Drag queen Karen From Finance has set up her Out of Office to delight audiences while making her Perth Comedy Festival debut.

Tanya MacNaughton

Play burns brightPremiumGrief, family and loss take centre stage in play

Emerging actor Anna Lindstedt finds sense of belonging in reuniting with the cast and creatives on Toast, a funny, frank play as three sisters grapple with the sudden loss of their mother.

Tanya MacNaughton

Opera livePremiumHansel & Gretel a musical feast for mums and kids

Hansel and Gretel mixes family frolics and magical mayhem in a whirlwind 40 musical minutes for Mother’s Day.

David Cusworth

Packing room prizeSelf-taught artist’s Taika Waititi portrait takes out Archibald prize

Sydney-based artist Claus Stangl has won the Archibald Packing Room Prize for his portrait of Academy Award-winning director Taika Waititi.

Cassandra Morgan

Very important datePremiumWA Ballet dance back down rabbit hole

WA Ballet’s trip to wonderland at the end of 2019 was only the start of a mad world for principal Chihiro Nomura who danced the title role of Alice.

Tanya MacNaughton

The West Australian Pulse 2022PremiumConfronting teenage ideas through art making

Nathan Beard did not need to have his TEE artwork selected for Year 12 Perspectives to have his own experience with the AGWA exhibition featuring a glimpse into the minds of graduating high school students.

Tanya MacNaughton

Classical livePremiumRock Star clarinet and Scottish vibes with WASO

Ashley Smith gave a spirited reading of Weber’s Clarinet Concerto No.1 with WA Symphony Orchestra at Perth Concert Hall.

David Cusworth

Perth Comedy FestivalPremiumGlass half-full approach to life, even in lockdown

Canberra-raised comic Kirsty Webeck heads to Perth to put a positive spin on life

Simon Collins

Don’t let it goPremiumDisney’s musical Frozen set to hit the stage in Perth

Disney’s hit musical based on the Oscar-winning movie Frozen is set to hit the stage at Crown Theatre Perth - and the stars of the show say fans are not going to want to let it go.

Tanya MacNaughton

Worthy winnerPremiumPulse 2022: Editor’s Choice Award goes to ‘haunting’ work

Governor Stirling graduate Tanami Dundas-Steedman has taken out the $2500 prize with an ‘inspiring’ study of domestic violence.

Simon Collins

rags to richesPremiumWaroona artist Carmen Tyrer shares her art journey

From humble beginnings as an art-infatuated dentist living in a politically unsound Chile, to a renowned Australian artist, Waroona resident Carmen Tyrer has shared her story. 

Kasper Johansen

Ooh La LaPremiumBracewell takes a seat at comedy table

New Zealand comedian Melanie Bracewell is heading to Perth Comedy Festival for the first time with her new show, Ooh La La, after returning to our TV screen in The Cheap Seats.

Tanya MacNaughton

The West Australian Pulse 2022CommentsYoung artist’s modern take on entrenched issues

If having one artwork in the annual Year 12 Perspectives exhibition at the Art Gallery of WA is quite an achievement, Bailey Arundell should be doubly proud.

Simon Collins

Classical livePremiumNew work and New World for WASO at Perth Concert Hall

A world premiere and a send-off for WASO principal cor anglais Leanna Glover adorn Perth Concert Hall stage.

David Cusworth

Dancing queenPremiumContemporary dance and drag intersect in LINK program

Anyone who believes contemporary dance and drag shall never collide need only spend a little time with contemporary choreographer and Yummy artistic director James Welsby to be proven otherwise.

Tanya MacNaughton

The West Australian Pulse 2022CommentsPremiumInspiring artist details journey with debilitating disorder

St George’s Anglican Grammar School graduate Mckenzie Wilson’s subtle yet remarkably candid painting Afterglow explores the before and after of her battle with a debilitating eating disorder.

Simon Collins

Bush LegendsCommentsCossack’s rich history immortalised in art

For 30 years, the art prize brainchild of former Cossack resident Brian Hoey has brought to life the beautiful buildings of the one-time Pilbara ghost town.

Steve Butler

Classical recordingChamber music reflects the times

WA composer Lachlan Skipworth’s second album of chamber music reflects COVID challenges.

David Cusworth