InReview

02/08/2025

Local author Olivia De Zilva will make her literary debut twice in 2025, with a twin hit­­ of coming-of-age vignettes designed to provoke, charm and ultimately unsettle.

Plastic Budgie by Olivia De Zilva (Pink Shorts Press) is out now. Eggshell (Spineless Wonders) is due in November 2025.

Local author and InReview contributor Olivia De Zilva will make her literary debut twice in 2025, with a twin hit­­ of coming-of-age vignettes designed to provoke, charm and ultimately unsettle.

02/08/2025

In a tribute to her mother Nina Simone, Lisa Simone commands the stage in her own way, with impeccable vocals, soulful polish and a generous, generous warmth.

Lisa Simone performed at Her Majesty’s Theatre on July 26

Adelaide Festival Centre

In a tribute to her mother Nina Simone, Lisa Simone commands the stage in her own way, with impeccable vocals, soulful polish and a generous, generous warmth.

01/08/2025

Photographer Tony Kearney’s solo SALA exhibition is like a who’s who of the state’s visual arts scene, featuring more than 70 film portraits taken in a makeshift studio in the lounge of his Port Adelaide warehouse apartment.

Tony Kearney’s offering[s] is showing at praxis ARTSPACE in Bowden until August 16 as part of the 2025 SALA Festival.

praxis ARTSPACE | SALA Festival

Photographer Tony Kearney’s solo SALA exhibition is like a who’s who of the state’s visual arts scene, featuring more than 70 film portraits taken in a makeshift studio in the lounge of his Port Adelaide warehouse apartment.

01/08/2025

A state government-backed industry showcase’s failure to accommodate emerging artist Nat Luna has stoked a bigger conversation about accessibility across Adelaide’s music scene.

A government-backed industry showcase’s failure to accommodate emerging artist Nat Luna has stoked a bigger conversation about accessibility.

24/07/2025

A Grammy-winning Japanese pianist, an 80-year-old icon, and a futuristic twist on Chinese mourning rituals feature in this year’s OzAsia Festival.

A Grammy-winning Japanese pianist, an 80-year-old Asian Australian icon, and a futuristic twist on Chinese mourning rituals feature in this year’s OzAsia Festival.

23/07/2025

From smelling hot cross buns and the school bus in summer to answering existential questions, deciding on water cremation and considering organ donation, MOD.’s FOREVER exhibition pins down meaning in the vast expanse of infinity.⁠
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FOREVER is showing at MOD. until November 21

From smelling hot cross buns and the school bus in summer to answering existential questions, deciding on water cremation and considering organ donation, MOD.’s FOREVER exhibition pins down meaning in the vast expanse of infinity.

22/07/2025

Author Belinda Lyons-Lee gives us the back story to the man who wrote the Gothic horror novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Delve into Belinda Lyons-Lee's latest novel, where we uncover the back story to the man who wrote a Gothic horror masterpiece.

21/07/2025

Hundreds of drones took to the sky over Adelaide Oval for Illuminate Adelaide’s 2025 centrepiece, but this ‘aerial symphony’ often felt like an over-bloated tourism campaign.

Hundreds of drones took to the sky over Adelaide Oval for Illuminate Adelaide's 2025 centrepiece, but this 'aerial symphony' often felt like an over-bloated tourism campaign.

21/07/2025

Robert Forster’s ninth solo album, Strawberries, is full of detail and experimentation – just the way his fans like it!⁠
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Robert Forster’s Strawberries is out now on vinyl and CD and is streaming everywhere.

Discover the intricacies of Robert Forster's ninth solo album, showcasing his detailed and experimental music approach.

20/07/2025

Actor Matt Crook has drawn on the story of his pioneering Pop and the deep time of the Flinders Ranges for a work being brought to life as part of Windmill Theatre’s new initiative supporting independent artists.

19/07/2025

A new Australian production of the hit Broadway musical sees Marina Prior play a rapidly ageing teenage girl, in a joyous celebration of life at its most imperfect moments.⁠
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Kimberly Akimbo continues at Her Majesty’s Theatre until July 19, then Arts Centre Melbourne from July 26 – August 30

A new Australian production of the hit Broadway musical sees Marina Prior play a rapidly ageing teenage girl, in a joyous celebration of life at its most imperfect moments.

16/07/2025

He’s known as The Royal Organist – as for many years James O’Donnell was music master at Westminster Abbey – but now the internationally acclaimed musician is heading to OZ to promote the majestic instrument he loves.

He was The Royal Organist and now James O'Donnell is about to tour Down Under. Discover his upcoming performances.