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Kerrie O'Brien

Kerrie O'Brien

Kerrie O'Brien is a senior writer, culture, at The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.

Hannah Fox, the artistic director of Rising, dines at Manze in North Melbourne.

The fantastic Ms Fox rises to the occasion

She oversaw Dark Mofo’s evolution from a tiny, intimate event to a juggernaut. Now heading Melbourne’s Rising, Hannah Fox has a keen eye for talent – and knows the festival’s ultimate goal.

  • Kerrie O'Brien

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Sophie Galaise (right) former managing director of the MSO, leaving the Federal Court.

Former MSO chief denies leading push to cancel pianist’s concert

Pianist Jayson Gillham’s comment on stage referencing Gaza was not the reason his concert was cancelled, but the fact he did not have prior authorisation, the former orchestra boss told a court.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
Journalist Cheng Lei’s experience of being wrongfully imprisoned in China has been adapted for the stage and premieres this week.

‘Like I’m back in China’: Cheng Lei accuses arts festival of censorship

Imprisoned for three years in China, Australian Cheng Lei says she now feels like she’s being silenced again.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
Pianist Jayson Gillham arrives at the Federal Court on Monday for his case against the MSO.

‘Reputation shredding’: MSO board was urged to reinstate pianist Jayson Gillham

Board member Martin Foley has told a court hearing he raised the idea of bringing Gillham back on condition they could reach an agreement to “resolve the mess”.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
Hiroko Yoda explored Japanese spirituality to find peace.

Want a happier life? Try this ‘radically inclusive’ spirituality

Hiroko Yoda’s guide to spirituality resonates worldwide but draws on Japanese wisdom.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
Pianist Jayson Gillham arrives at the Federal Court today.

Pianist Jayson Gillham tells court he kept MSO in the dark before speaking out on Gaza

The pianist is suing the orchestra for wrongful dismissal after it cancelled his performance following controversy over his on-stage comments about the Gaza conflict.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
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Pianist Jayson Gillham.

MSO to go to trial over pianist Jayson Gillham sacking in bid to ‘control’ stage

The ongoing battle between acclaimed pianist Jayson Gillham and the MSO is set to move into its next phase next week as the case goes to trial.

  • Debbie Cuthbertson, Kerrie O'Brien and Elizabeth Flux
Author Lee Lai

A portrait of rage: Lee Lai’s graphic novel Cannon wins the Stella Prize

The graphic novel Cannon by trans author Lee Lai has won the prestigious literary award.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
Atong Atem’s striking photographs reflect identity, family, history and politics.

Get papped with your mum by one of Australia’s hottest photographers on Mother’s Day

Looking for a special, one-off gift for your Mum, real, adopted or other? Head to Coburg to create a work of art, courtesy of Atong Atem.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
Tareq Baconi is to appear at the Melbourne and Sydney writers festivals.

Pushing back against silence, a queer Palestinian Christian bares all in his memoir

Shame, desire and displacement are key themes in this revelatory memoir.

  • Kerrie O'Brien