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State Opera South Australia’s Golden Jubilee 2026 Season

Staff Writer — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:36:13 +0000

Adelaide’s opera shines bright Fifty years of world-class opera will be celebrated in grand style as State Opera South Australia prepares for its Golden Jubilee 2026 Season, a program designed to inspire wonder, imagination and connection for audiences of all ages. Blending innovation with the timeless stories that have defined both the artform and the company over its first five decades, the season reflects a bold creative vision. Artistic Director Dane Lam describes the program as “Opera Without Borders,” capturing a collaborative and inventive spirit that brings global artistry to Adelaide while giving local performers and creatives a stage to

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A symphony of speed and sound: ASO premieres motorsport-inspired concerto

Staff Writer — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:05:37 +0000

The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra is set to deliver a bold and unexpected fusion of music and motorsport this April, with the world premiere of a striking new commission, Concerto del Motore. Presented as part of the orchestra’s Symphony Series, In the Quiet, the performance will take place across 17 and 18 April 2026 at the Adelaide Town Hall, bringing together innovation, artistry and adrenaline in one compelling program. Composed by acclaimed Australian musician Joe Chindamo, the concerto is inspired by ASO Principal Clarinettist Dean Newcomb and his unusual dual life. When he is not leading the orchestra’s clarinet section, Newcomb

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Adelaide Fringe Review | Bob Marley: How Reggae changed the world

Dave Bradley — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:51:58 +0000

Duane Forrest’s show (another one-man performance) is certainly a highlight of this year’s Holden Street Theatre offerings, and a deeply personal, wonderfully moving hour-or-so. The Jamaican-Canadian Forrest emerges from the aisle and takes the stage to ease us into a celebration of the life and music of the late lamented Bob Marley (1945 – 1981), and after a few songs (and jokes), he starts to talk about our beloved subject. And he introduces memories of his own life back home in Toronto, and how Bob became his idol not just because of the beautiful tunes, but due to the politics.

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Let PK Entertain You

Staff Writer — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:06:00 +0000

Paul Kitching – aka PK – from Fuller Brand Communication has been out and about enough over his 50+ years to still have his finger firmly on the pulse for the best things to see, do and enjoy in our excellent state. Whilst we all know life starts at 50, we also know what we like: right?! And yes, we are choosy about how we dedicate our precious spare time. With lots on offer across South Australia, PK reckons these gems are all ‘book-now’ worthy. James Reyne (AND Boom Crash Opera!) Fri Mar 6Hindley St Music Hall If you lived

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Experience WOMADelaide: Adelaide’s cultural highlight of 2026

Staff Writer — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:54:00 +0000

Adelaide comes alive over the March long weekend, 6–9 March 2026, as WOMADelaide returns to Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla for four unforgettable days. One of Australia’s most celebrated festivals, WOMADelaide brings together over 600 artists from 38 countries, showcasing the very best in music, dance, visual arts and conversation. There’s something magical about the way the festival transforms the Adelaide parklands. The familiar greenery becomes a hub of international culture, where familiar favourite artists share the stage with new discoveries from around the globe. From world music and jazz to contemporary beats, each performance offers a chance to be amazed and inspired.

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Adelaide Symphony Ochestra | Music made by real people, in real time

Staff Writer — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

There’s a particular kind of experience that can only happen when a large group of people breathe, listen, and move as one. It can’t be rushed or replayed. The hush before the first note of a concert, the shared focus of musicians and audience, and the collective exhale at the end – it’s not something you can experience through headphones or a screen. You have to be in the room. These moments come to life at the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Series. Eight concerts across the year at the Adelaide Town Hall showcase the orchestra at full strength – it’s

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Let us put a spell on you: Nina Simone – A Musical Life returns for Adelaide Fringe 2026

Staff Writer — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:47:06 +0000

Following sold out shows at Adelaide Fringe 2025 and performances along Australia’s eastern seaboard, South Australia’s own Bonnie Lee Galea returns with her powerful tribute concert, Nina Simone – A Musical Life. Presented by Bonnie Lee Galea Live Music & Entertainment, this mesmerising production honours the legendary Nina Simone, celebrated as the “Goddess of Piano” and “High Priestess of Soul”. With four shows across four venues in 2026, including regional South Australia, audiences in Clare, Bowden, Adelaide and Loxton will have the opportunity to experience this compelling musical journey. A powerful International Women’s Day tribute With city performances on 1

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Your summer soundtrack | The 60 Four mark ten seasons at Adelaide Fringe

Staff Writer — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Interview by Olivia Williams The music of the 1960s and ’70s For many of us, the music of the 1960s and ’70s carries memories of first dances, long drives, family celebrations and teenage bedrooms. Its staying power lies not only in nostalgia, but in songs that continue to resonate. Few acts understand that better than The 60 Four. Now celebrating their 10th season at Adelaide Fringe, the group has gone from four high school students discovering Frankie Valli harmonies to a polished, world-touring act, praised for shows that feel “Las Vegas-worthy” while remaining grounded in musical authenticity. Their appeal lies

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A lifetime in harmony

Staff Writer — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:15:22 +0000

Both are pillars of the ASO: Steve has spent 34 years in the percussion section, while Julie will celebrate 50 years in 2026 as the orchestra’s longest-serving member. Their stories reveal not only a personal devotion to music but also the shared passion and camaraderie that have sustained the ASO across generations. Steve PeterkaSection Principal Percussion After 34 years with the ASO, what has been the most rewarding part of your journey?Steve: If it had to be just one thing, it would be the experience of sharing amazing music with both the listener and my colleagues. A very appreciative comment

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UKARIA enters second decade with inspiring 2026 first release

Staff Writer — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:39:11 +0000

Revered for its breathtaking setting and world-class chamber music, the Adelaide Hills venue remains a place where audiences can discover artists, ideas and musical moments that resonate long after the final note. As Graham Strahle observed in InReview in August 2025, ‘Adorning the slopes that rise up to Mount Barker Summit, UKARIA Cultural Centre continues to inspire breaths of admiration just as it did when it opened a decade ago. […] The concerts are still about offering highest quality chamber music in an intimate, almost private atmosphere.’ That spirit of intimacy and artistic excellence continues to guide the organisation’s next

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