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VOTE TO WIN  This December, STUDIO is letting YOU take control as we count down the top 30 STUDIO concerts across one epic weekend in our STUDIO Concert Countdown. From Aerosmith to Van Morrison and everything in between, you tell us what you want to see and we’ll play it – based on your votes. THE…

WHAT IS CREATE STUDIO? After an overwhelming response to the previous two competitions, STUDIO in partnership with Semi-Permanent are on the hunt for Australia’s brightest creative sparks – the talented artists, the creatives and the big-thinkers – to dream up new 30 second brand spots for our channel. Finalists will co-produce their concept with STUDIO, receive cash prize money and will be…

There’s no-one quite like Sol3 Mio. Tenor brothers Pene and Amitai Pati and their baritone cousin Moses Mackay make up the Samoan trio, who burst on to the international music scene last year with the runaway success of their debut album. A true rags–to-riches story, the trio are classically trained with contemporary influences, and manage…

Anthony Callea has undoubtedly one of Australia’s finest voices. With a string of multi-platinum, gold, number 1 and top 40 releases spanning a decade, sold out national tours and performances in Los Angeles and Las Vegas,it’s no wonder why this dynamic vocalist is one of countries most consistent and in-demand performers. Anthony has been invited to sing…

Here at STUDIO Channel, we’re not ashamed to admit that we’re addicted to Instagram. After all, it’s one of our favourite ways to discover and showcase the best in creativity from across the globe. So you can understand that we’ve been very happy with the news that we can now experience the beautiful and vibrant…

Prepare yourself for art, spectacle and exoticism as The Australian Ballet takes over the stage in Stanton Welch’s production of La Bayadère. In this opulent reimagining of this classic story of forbidden passion, a beautiful temple dancer and a heroic warrior fight for their love against a backdrop inspired by 19th-century visions of the exotic…

Fans of The Da Vinci Code and House of Cards – this one’s for you! With conspiracies and a whole lot of mystery, the new political thriller and West End hit The Last Confession is sure to be your favourite production of the year. Set in 1978, the theatre production centres on the election and…

He’s the king of waltz, a modern day maestro – he is the unforgettable André Rieu. For 10 years, André has been delighting fans with his traditional summer evening concerts, staged on the most romantic city square in The Netherlands: the Vrijthof in Maastricht. This year, you won’t need to fly 20 hours to experience…

50 years ago, Beatlemania was sweeping the globe, and nowhere more than Down Under. The Fab Four arrived on Australian shores in June 1964 to unprecedented enthusiasm. The street crowds were bigger than anything experienced in the USA or UK, sometimes comprised of close to a third of a city’s population. Music journalist Glenn A…

Andre Bocelli, the world’s most beloved tenor will be returning to Australian shores this September for the first time in 6 years for a series of major arena concerts. With one of the most recognisable voices in modern music, Andrea Bocelli is a global icon who has forged a career spanning almost 20 years, selling…

Seen by over 65 million people, there’s no denying that Les Misérables is one of the most iconic musicals of all time. Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, audiences worldwide have been enthralled by this legendary production – all set against the backdrop of the 19th century revolution in France. Audiences down under can now…

It was an international smash hit – a sparkling, sequined spectacular that inspired the world to dance. Now, Strictly Ballroom The Musical will tango, sashay and bogo pogo its way onto the stage thanks to the original creative team behind the classic 1992 film, including director and co-writer Baz Luhrmann, set and costume designer Catherine…

Two time #1 Billboard world artists Celtic Thunder are bringing their biggest show yet to Australia. Following their hugely successful US tour, Celtic Thunder will return to Australian shores in May 2014 for an extensive 21 date national tour, visiting both capital city and regional markets across Australia, some of which they’ll be visiting for…

Want to meet violin virtuoso André Rieu? Well this is your chance. Rieu has sold over 32 million albums globally has broken countless classical concert records, packing stadiums and arenas with more than 700,000 adoring fans each year. Now, the world’s most beloved violinist is set to visit Sydney on an upcoming Australia tour, and…

The music of composer/pianist Ludovico Einaudi has been described as minimalist, classical, ambient, contemporary and deeply touching. Einaudi is widely known for his 11 record-breaking albums and a string of critically-acclaimed film scores, including work for the Academy Award-winning Black Swan and Clint Eastwood’s J. Edgar. Now, he is set to make his highly-anticipated Australian debut…

Create STUDIO Competition returns for another year this October when STUDIO and online creative network The Loop team up once again to give another four Australian artists the chance to bring their ideas to life on national television. We will be searching for Australia’s talented artists, creatives and big-thinkers to dream up new 30 second brand spots for the channel. The…

After selling over three million concert tickets world-wide Celtic Woman is returning to Australia, back by popular demand for a national tour this January. The dazzling act combines the talents of vocalists Chloë Agnew, Lisa Lambe and Susan McFadden with violinist Máiréad Nesbitt and their stunning performances that mesh traditional Irish music with contemporary pop…

Don McLean galvanised a generation with the phenomenal success of his classic hit ‘American Pie’, becoming one of the most recognisable musical voices of recent times. That timeless song was just the beginning though, and in the years that followed McLean backed it up with a string of enduring and classic hit songs. Australian fans…

Widely recognized as one of the greatest artistic achievements of the 20th century, the epic opera Einstein on the Beach is returning to Australia for an exclusive season at Arts Centre Melbourne, bringing this ground-breaking work to a new generation. Rarely performed due to its grand scale, Einstein On The Beach, An Opera in Four Acts launched its director Robert…

The smash hit production War Horse is coming to Brisbane. Based on the celebrated children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo, the stars are astonishing life-size puppets who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to life on stage. Australian critics have praised War Horse calling it ‘Mind Blowing’, Brilliant’ and ‘every bit as remarkable as you’ve been led…