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A newbies guide to Canberra’s arts and culture scene

Growing up in Melbourne, I had everything arts and culture related at my fingertips.

Join DJ Tigerlily for a night of nostalgic ’90s play at the NMA

The National Museum of Australia hosts an evening of '90s infused fun with a special performance by DJ Tigerlily.

In blue velvet and echoing The Sound of White, Missy Higgins makes us laugh and cry

While fans were disappointed when Missy Higgins postponed the Canberra leg of ‘The Second Act Tour 2024’ due to ill-health earlier this year, turns out it was well worth the wait.

Canberra cries over Spilt Milk cancellation

Canberra music-lovers will miss out on yet another music festival following the sudden cancellation of Spilt Milk, which was scheduled for this November. It follows the recent cancellation of Groovin’ The Moo...

Smith’s Alternative moves up in the world

Smith’s Alternative has just gone next level – expanding upstairs, doubling its performance space and bar area, and delicately hoisting a baby grand piano to great heights. The new space – dubbed...

Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Messiah’ a triumph

Canberra crowds are notoriously tough critics, so it was no small feat for the Canberra Symphony Orchestra to elicit a well-deserved standing ovation from the majority at last night's special presentation of Handel's Messiah.

Civic live music venue Sideway closes permanently

Live music venue Sideway will close after almost five-and-a-half years in East Row, Civic.

Take 5 with Katie Noonan, performing with Elixir at Gundaroo

Ahead of Elixir's performance at Tallagandra Hill Winery on Saturday 9 March, Katie Noonan discusses musical memories and journeys, and collaborating with national living treasure, Michael Leunig.

Take 5 with Tim Rogers of You Am I, coming to The Basement

After a 3-year break from headline shows, You Am I return with their national The You's Pull Up Their Troos Tour, stopping at The Basement Canberra on 7 December.

WIN! ‘The Young Soloists’ family passes

Two lucky CW readers will each win a family pass (4 tickets) to The Young Soloists.

The Beatles come to Blamey Street

For the past 21 years, the Blamey Street Big Band has been transporting audiences back to the jazz-infused swing tunes of the 1930s and ‘40s with their covers and reimaginings.

Take 7 with John Floreani of Trophy Eyes

Post-punk rocker Trophy Eyes come to Canberra this month, CW caught up with frontman John Floreani ahead of the show.

See Shakespeare like never before at Mill Theatre

Rockspeare Henry Sixth Part One comes to the Mill Theatre at Dairy Road to share the words of Shakespeare like never before on 11 October–4 November.

WIN! Tickets to Trophy Eyes at UC Hub

Renowned Australian heavyweight post-punk rock band, Trophy Eyes, celebrate their latest album Suicide and Sunshine with special guests Dear Seattle at UC Hub, University of Canberra, 20 October 7.30pm.

Canberra’s public servant bands to battle it out in Dept of Rock

A brand-new competition is calling on musically inclined public servants to share their skills and battle it out for the top spot in Dept of Rock.

A spotlight on Aussie songstresses at The Q in Queanbeyan

'I am Woman' shines a light on forgotten Australian female pop stars from the 1960s, at The Q - Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre.

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