Arts
The political motive that inspired $9m Cobain guitar purchase
Peter Freedman purchased one of Kurt Cobain's acoustic guitars, breaking the world record for the most expensive guitar sold, to make a point to the Prime Minister.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Latest
Music
Angel with lower voice sets bar to new high
The first in a series of paid live-streams from Angel Olsen raises audio-visual quality and production values to a level rarely seen in similar events.
Music
Caitlin Harnett and the Pony Boys ideal for Lansdowne reopening
An audience capacity of 50 might have been limiting for less energetic, less graceful performers.
- by Divya Venkataraman
Exclusive
Art
Parramatta Powerhouse opening delayed
Construction of the new Powerhouse is unlikely to finish before 2024, three years after the current Ultimo location closes its doors.
- by Linda Morris
Sydney landmarks
Powerhouse push slammed as more 'pleasure palace' than museum
A new model of cultural museum will rise out of the ashes of the Powerhouse but not everyone is happy.
- by Linda Morris
Opinion
City life
Powerhouse Museum will run out of puff in Parramatta
The Powerhouse 'move', now imminent, will see its priceless collection broken up, separated, decontextualised, diminished, disrespected and mothballed.
- by Elizabeth Farrelly
Night-time economy
'Unexpected' events to revive Sydney after dark
Live music shows in hairdressing salons and stand-up comedy in bookshops are among ideas being considered to reboot Sydney's after-dark economy.
- by Megan Gorrey
City life
Mural breaks barriers to a diverse world of public art
At 160 metres long and some 2 metres high, Sydney's newest piece of public art is impossible to miss.
- by Nick Galvin
Live music
Sing along with the Prince of Polyester or rock out with Killing Heidi
Rock out online this weekend with Killing Heidi or sing-along with kids' group the Beanies.
- by Martin Boulton
Crime
Additional drug, indecent assault charges laid against artist Anthony Lister
The Sydney street artist is before the courts regarding allegations he drugged and sexually assaulted multiple women.
- by Mary Ward
Performing arts
Slings, arrows, apathy – and a jaunty trill
Bernie McGann had to wait 40 years for his career to take off.
- by John Shand