To paint her “truest self”
Tahlia Stanton says she wants to “bridge the gap between fantasy and reality” in her art. Chelsea Byrne reports.
Dancing the dream
Others in the family have danced but young April Prato was the one to run with it, writes Chelsea Byrne.
Engineering impressionist art
Elliott Kuhlmann has found a harmony between electrical engineering and impressionist art. James Noonan reports.
Making music a key for young migrants
Always seeking adventure, Georgina Imberger speaks to Dylan Bruce about a charity she co-founded to provide piano lessons for migrant children.
ABC comedy puts disability “in the mainstream”
A new pilot depicts the lengths to which a passionate, aspiring reporter will travel to get a byline, regardless of adversity. Edwina Williams reports
To paint her “truest self”
Tahlia Stanton says she wants to “bridge the gap between fantasy and reality” in her art. Chelsea Byrne reports.
A “bush doof” artist’s transcendent music
Trigan Yeong has successfully created an unconventional living through electronic music – and an escape from disillusion with the world. Marcus Haritos reports.
The #metoo challenge in Melbourne’s “boys club” music scene
In the Melbourne music scene, artists and industry professionals are challenging the patriarchal norms. Aimee Cunningham writes that while acknowledging that sexism and inherent misogyny exists in music as elsewhere, there has been a push to change the cultures and attitudes ingrained in the industry.
Migrant strings in the mix
Musicians from diverse cultures who have enriched Melbourne’s music scene tell their stories of struggle and achievement. Shareena Abdul Aziz reports.
Defying the “dark void”
Websites such as Youtube provide young creators with a platform to share their own content, but more accessibility means more competition. Danny McSweeney reports.