Jake Mason

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra revisits its historic 1986 Elton John collaboration at Hamer Hall, but the most striking element of the new production is also the question it raises: how much orchestra do you need for an orchestral Elton John show?

Shake & Stir Theatre Co turns familiar fairy tales into an adult theatrical adventure where comedy, horror, desire and sharp social observation collide.

Ben Folds will perform two Hamer Hall concerts with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in January as part of a five-city Australian orchestral tour.

The Music of Elton Brings MSO x Elton John 1986 Tour to Life, Featuring Chong Lim, Jason Dean and Special Guests Brett Garsed and Lindsay Field

I haven’t see the movie ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ but reviews were not great and it was a box office failure. From what I read, nepotism in casting and a superficial interpretation of the original storyline meant the translation to movie missed the point. That said, the stage show hits the mark.

The Australian Music Vault at the Arts Centre Melbourne has had several new iconic stage costumes from Crowded House and Split Enz added to their display.

The Melbourne Music Vault at Arts Centre Melbourne has opened its new centrepiece ‘Mushroom: 50 Years of Making Noise’.