Music

July 11, 2025, 10:48 am

The Simon & Garfunkel Story hits Australian shores once again in August, ready to delight and connect with audiences. Creator and director Dean Elliott spoke to The AJN about the show that keeps on giving.

By Jessica Abelsohn

Stephen Sondheim in New York, 1987. Photo: Oliver Morris/Getty Images via Jewish Chronicle

July 6, 2025, 9:45 am

Stephen Sondheim and his musical legacy

The influence of Sondheim's work extends far beyond Broadway, even all the way out here to Sydney with the Hayes Theatre Company regularly featuring Sondheim productions.

By AJN STAFF

July 2, 2025, 11:13 am

Aussie singer honours Bibas family

Liana Levin has sent a moving tribute to Yarden Bibas, a rearrangement of Israel’s 1995 Eurovision entry, Amen, to honour his family, Shiri, Ariel and Kfir.

By Jessica Abelsohn

June 18, 2025, 10:24 am

‘Music is my whole life’

'We hope that it makes the listener feel a sense of comfort in scary and unfamiliar times in their lives and to know that they’re not alone in this world.'

By Jessica Abelsohn

June 12, 2025, 8:58 am

An intimate evening with special energy

Richard Tognetti, the visionary force behind the Australian Chamber Orchestra, will appear alongside pianist Konstantin Shamray for Live at Yours, transforming intimate venues across Sydney and Melbourne.

By AJN STAFF

June 11, 2025, 12:56 pm

Resurrecting Amy’s voice

Sydney-born performer Alexis Fishman brings her acclaimed Amy Winehouse tribute show home, offering audiences a deeper look beyond the headlines.

By Jessica Abelsohn

May 22, 2025, 11:23 am

Reimagining The Fairy Queen

Starring Eden Shifroni, The Fairy Queen unfolds over 24 hours, taking audiences through a kaleidoscope of moments all set against Purcell's sublime score.

By Jessica Abelsohn

May 19, 2025, 1:03 pm

Our Eurovision hero

Despite protests and threats, Israel’s Yuval Raphael secured the highest number of public votes in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, taking home second place behind Austria.

By Jessica Abelsohn

Israeli singer Yuval Raphael, representing Israel with the song, 'New Day Will Rise,' walks on the turquoise carpet next to the Basel Town Hall, with protesters' Palestinian flags behind, during the opening ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel on May 11, 2025. Photo: Fabrice COFFRINI/AFP

May 12, 2025, 9:02 am

Yuval Raphael stands strong as Eurovision week kicks off

Israel's Yuval Raphael and her team have been met by protests and threats as Eurovision week begins, with Kan public broadcaster filling a complaint with Swiss police.

By AMY SPIRO, AFP and TOI STAFF

May 7, 2025, 8:39 am

A Nova survivor, Israel’s Eurovision hopeful is ready to ‘give my dreams a chance’

Yuval Raphael, who’ll represent Israel with New Day Will Rise, adopts a carefully apolitical tone ahead of the highly charged contest, saying "I’m 100% focused on my song"

By AMY SPIRO

Mamagama band members, from left, Arif Imanov, Asaf Mishiyev and Hasan Heydar. Photo: Tato Panahi

April 27, 2025, 9:18 am

Azerbaijan is sending a Jewish singer to Eurovision

Asaf Mishiyev, the lead singer of Mamagama, says he never faces antisemitism in Baku and offers support to Israel's Yuval Raphael: "We're proud of her and we hope she will shine".

By AMY SPIRO

April 24, 2025, 9:33 am

Les Mis as you’ve never seen before

Written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, Les Misérables has become one of the most beloved musicals around the world. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular is coming to Australia.

By Jessica Abelsohn

April 11, 2025, 11:22 am

Abacus Earthling: a sonic adventure from The Asthmatix

The Asthmatix has released their new album, Abacus Earthling, which they describe as a sonic adventure, “multi-layered, deeply textured, and cinematic”.

By AJN STAFF

Romy Glass (centre) as Daisy in Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE!

April 9, 2025, 2:06 pm

Daisy joins Peppa for a fun day out

Musical theatre actress Romy Glass returns to Australia to play Daisy in Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out LIVE! after performing at Universal Studios Singapore. Glass spoke to The AJN about her journey so far.

By Jessica Abelsohn

Aurora MacKrill performing as Liza Minnelli. Photo: Supplied.

March 14, 2025, 9:31 am

A performer’s family heritage unlocked

Aurora MacKrill is bringing her love for Liza Minnelli to the stage once more in her tribute show, Liza and All That Jazz for Ella's Music Club.

By Sharyn Kolieb

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