Tag: Ruth O’Brien

Locality Apr/May – An old venue gets new life; Skywhales get musical; opportunities for artists galore, ‘n’ plenty-plenty more
With Ruth O'Brien Alright everyone, I’m excited! It might have something to do with having a new little kitten in ...

By george! It’s KATIE NOONAN, with three bits of artistic cheer to share
BY RUTH O’BRIEN Katie Noonan’s career has been an incredible journey to watch. From co-lead singer of the band george ...

LOCALITY – New Venues, New Opportunities, New Shows, New Newness!
By Ruth O'Brien Hey beautiful people! So good to be writing about the arts and events after whatever-the-hell last year ...

Brave, unflinching, honest, necessary: DOROTHY-JANE’s album THE WITNESS is both harrowing and hope-inducing (and can finally be performed)
Article by Ruth O’Brien / Photo by Geoffrey Dunn Trigger warning/Content note: Child sexual abuse, pedophilia, mental illness, incarceration, cancer ...

SHAW up your vote for this beloved Canberra teacher!
Article by Ruth O'Brien It’s not everyday you get a video call from Jimmy Barnes telling you that you’ve won ...

Canberra Arts Action Group – who they are, why they help, how to get involved
[pictured above - Michael Sollis and Ali Clinch behind the scenes of filming Create Curious] Well, what a year. Bushfires, ...

I count at least 27 Reasons in this BMA Profile to engage with Kim Yang and her music
"Kim’s clear tones hit you from the very first note she sings. Her voice reminds me of the timbre of ...

Sultry, sexy, down-tempo soul, Laura Ingram’s ‘Valentine’s Day’ is a powerful reminder about self-worth
Canberra ex-pat, Laura Ingram, is back in Canberra this weekend (Saturday, 14 March) to launch her new single, Valentine’s Day ...

Courter of Controversy and Bearer Of Soul – Amanda Palmer Comes To Canberra
By Ruth O'Brien (hero pic by Gabrielle Motola) I’ve got to admit, I didn’t go into my interview with Amanda ...

Katie Noonan and Australian String Quartet combine to find The Glad Tomorrow
by Ruth O’Brien To our fathers’ fathers The pain, the sorrow; To our children’s children The glad tomorrow. These are ...