The Idea of North – A Premier Contemporary Cappella Ensemble
Pitch, dynamics, rhythm, blend and layering are the demands of a cappella group The Idea of North, attributes gloriously adhered to in concert, says Rose Niland
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The Gold Coast & Beyond – The Green and Gold of Nature
Beyond the beaches of the coast is a wonderland of rainforests waterfalls and landscapes; the gold of the coast and green of the hinterland – magic
Tribute to Sir Nicholas Shehadie – Selby, Clifford & Newman
A Tribute to Sir Nicholas Shehadie by Kathryn Selby on piano, Grace Clifford violin and Clancy Newman cello at City Recital Hall was an exquisite moving concert
New Zealand Snapshot: Part 1 – Land of The Long White Cloud
Rose Niland explores the north island of New Zealand, whose patchwork of landscapes, waterways, history and culture she reports, are both engaging and inspiring
Taking Steps: Light Hearted Entertainment for Festive Season
Taking Steps is just the right medicine for the festive season says Rose, marking Alan Ayckbourn’s 57th year as a theatre director and 59th as a playwright
Andrew Ford Celebrates The Memory of Music – Finding a Voice
Orchestral textures, symphonic overtones, choral blending and solo virtuosity dazzle in the arrangement of Andrew Ford’s optimistic memoir, The Memory of Music
The Bodyguard – Hit Musical Sizzles & Excites, Rose’s Review
The Bodyguard, says Rose Niland in her review, is a spectacular romantic thriller bubbling with vitality, breathtaking music and electrifying contemporary dance
Between the Streetlight and the Moon – Melita Rowston Speaks
Playwright Melita Rowston speaks to Rose about the premiere of her new play Between the Streetlight and the Moon at Kings Cross Theatre Sydney, recently
Visions of Utopia: Rose Niland Reports on Touring Exhibition
Andrew Christofides Rose Niland reports, curated Visions of Utopia, a Wollongong Art Gallery touring exhibition, on show until May 21at Penrith Regional Gallery
Supreme Optimism: Sydney Symphony Orchestra in Concert
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra reports Rose Niland, delivered a melodic message under the direction of the passionate and charismatic Conductor Benjamin Northey
Art & Travel Across 3 States – Rose Niland, a Summer Journey
Special features writer Rose Niland, journeys across three state of Australia during Summer to pursue her passion for contemporary art and wonderful experiences
Mudgee: Rural Bliss as Rose Chills with Art, Beauty and Wine
Destination Mudgee is a must says Rose Niland, a rural retreat with arts, culture, beauty, local produce, diverse dining options, great wine and a National Park
Emily McGregor: Morphogenesis – Forecasting Life’s Surprises
Emily McGregor’s exhibition Morphogenesis, Incinerator Art Space, Sydney gives equal significance to pictorial and sculpture images for a narrative about change
Printmaker Seong Cho – In Conversation with Rose Niland
After viewing Trails at the Incinerator Art Space in Sydney by Australian Korean born artist Seong Cho, Rose was curious to converse with her about her practice
Broken by Mary Anne Butler – Eternity Playhouse, Sydney
Rose Niland reviews Broken, a play by award winning Northern Territory playwright Mary Anne Butler, which is now showing at the Eternity Playhouse in Sydney
A Man With Five Children – Nick Enright & Reality Television
Rose Niland reviews A Man With Five Children, an insightful drama at the Darlinghurst Theatre Company about the process and consequences of reality television