The Sydney Morning Herald is highlighting the best new Australian music, featuring artists such as Floodlights and Underneath. Floodlights' album "Widescreen" has been praised for its cathartic rock sound, with standout tracks like "Alive (I Want To Feel)" showcasing the band's energetic style.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/cathartic-rock-and-eshay-rap-at-its-finest-the-best-new-aussie-music-to-hear-20250331-p5lnxi.htmlThe India Art Festival (IAF) has brought together over 250 artists from across India for its second edition in Hyderabad, showcasing more than 3,000 artworks. The festival, which runs until April 6, features works by notable artists such as Jogen Chowdhury, Laxma Goud, Manu Parekh, and Sakti Burman, among others. The event aims to enrich Hyderabad's cultural ambiance and has been described as a "festival of this magnitude" that deserves to become an annual celebration.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/artists-liven-up-hyderabads-cultural-ambiance-with-their-art-show-1870987Kavya, a musician and multifaceted artist, will premiere her new immersive audio-visual production in April to promote her upcoming EP 'HYPERREAL'. The show is part of her tour across India. Kavya, who will be next seen in Netflix's "The Royals", has developed the theatrical production herself, showcasing her skills as an actor, singer, composer, and producer.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/producer-and-singer-kavya-hyderabad-concert-on-april-20-1870878Mariupol State University, now based in Kyiv, recently honored the winners of the XV Taras Shevchenko International Literary and Language Competition for Pupils and Students with an award ceremony. The event recognized talented young writers from around the world, including Ukraine.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3978042-ukrainian-students-win-31-awards-at-ifest-international-festival-of-science-and-technology.htmlThe Met Gala will be co-chaired by Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, and A$AP Rocky, with LeBron James serving as honorary chair. The event will feature a host committee including Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens, Spike Lee, Ayo Edebiri, Janelle Monáe, André 3000, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and other artists and celebrities. During cocktail hour, guests can explore an exhibit featuring exquisite tailoring and historical artifacts like a restored horse jockey uniform from the 1830s.
https://apnews.com/article/met-gala-exhibit-2025-superfine-tailoring-black-style-8737cf9cda83254845dbd83ea4b740cdThe festival features a diverse lineup of films curated by community partners, including BlackStar Projects, cinéSPEAK, the Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival, and the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival. Each screening will be accompanied by complimentary food, drink, and socializing, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for attendees.
https://whyy.org/articles/things-to-do-april-2025-first-weekend-philadelphia-delaware-new-jersey/Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari conducted surprise raids on several theatres in Lahore, expressing strong dissatisfaction with poor cleanliness, administrative mismanagement, and indecent performances. Theatres visited included Mehfil Theatre, Prince Theatre, and Tamaseel Theatre. Show-cause notices were issued to actor Sajan Abbas and actresses Neeli, Saima Khan, Nayab Khan, and Sonu Butt for violating set standards of operation (SOPs). Bokhari emphasized that vulgarity and obscenity will not be tolerated in Punjab's theatres, threatening a lifetime ban for any performer who violates SOPs.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1297680-azma-warns-theatre-actors-against-violating-sopsTexas's new Republican-led bill could impose penalties of up to $500,000 on museums displaying artworks deemed "obscene or harmful" by Attorney General David Lowe, who previously accused photographer Sally Mann of child exploitation over her photographs displayed at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. The proposed legislation, which could be enacted by September 1 if signed by Governor Greg Abbott, has sparked concerns from civil rights groups like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas, who warn it aims to intimidate artists and curators, suppressing free speech.
https://hyperallergic.com/1001240/republican-led-bill-would-penalize-texas-museums-for-obscene-art/Tilda Swinton's collaboration with the museum Eye has shed light on her active role in film creation, challenging the traditional notion of actors as passive vessels. Through a curated exhibition, Swinton highlights her long-standing creative relationships with collaborators, showcasing how these connections shape their joint works. The exhibition invites viewers to explore the narratives and atmospheres that inspire Swinton, offering new commissioned pieces born from companionable conversations that keep her engaged and nourished.
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