CW brings you the latest in arts and entertainment news from around the Canberra region. This week: award winners and a journey to outer space.
Out of this world journey at NMA
From the red deserts of WA to the Milky Way and penguin breeding colonies of Antarctica, the new Virtual Reality experience at the National Museum of Australia is not to be missed.
Open to the public from Boxing Day, Beyond the Milky Way and The Antarctica Experience take guests on an immersive experience through space and time. From the comfort of the cinema chairs, audience members wear a headset and can witness the wonders of land and space through the 360° films.
Sit on the edge of your seat as you learn more about the work being done in the world’s greatest scientific endeavour – finding out when our galaxy began. Then head to the frozen caps to see how scientists learn about Earth’s changing climate.
Experience the virtual reality films at the NMA this summer; nma.gov.au
Canberra sweeps CAT awards
Canberra and Queanbeyan based productions took home more than two dozen Best in Show recognitions at the recent Canberra Area Theatre Awards.
From Campbelltown to Parkes NSW, the awards recognise theatre actors and behind-the-scenes players who have shone in the last year. Rather than having a single winner for each category, this year they opted to award excellence wherever it was seen.
Local winners include Canberra Youth Theatre for their production Soul Trading, and Dramatic Productions for their rendition of School of Rock. Individuals included Connor Moloney for his portrayal of Audrey II in St Edmund’s College production of Little Shop of Horrors.
Find a full list of Best in Show recipients at cat-awards.com.au
MAMA is back
The Canberra music scene celebrated its triumphant return this year with the reinstatement of the MusicACT Music Awards (MAMA).
Hosted at ONE22, artists from the Canberra region were recognised for their hard work. The winners for 2002 were awarded at the event where live music, fun, and drinks flowed.
Taking home Independent Debut of the Year was MUESLI – Hello Out There; Artist of the Year went to Genesis Owusu; while Industry Legend of the Year was awarded to Sarah O’Malley. Inducted into the MusicACT Hall of Fame were Beth Tully & Nigel McRae, Duncan Lowe and Ryan Sabet.
For more information: musicact.com.au
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