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Influencers are the New Public Intellectuals

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For a long time, the word ‘influencer’ conjured stereotypes of activewear and dubious hot takes. But it’s 2024 and social media has well-and-truly revolutionised the public square. Today, the word influencer can refer to an activist or academic who shares short videos on TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram to explain complex concepts on niche subjects for a global audience.

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Spring for Seniors

Centre for Creativity

20 Jun – 22 Aug 2025

Workshops

Ages 55+ | Join our monthly dance theatre session for the ageless, welcoming seniors aged 55+ for an inspiring and social creative workshop inspired by the great tradition of Dance Theatre.

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Joan Sutherland Theatre

The home of Opera Australia, the Australian Ballet and Bangarra Dance Theatre, the Joan Sutherland Theatre is the second largest indoor venue in the Opera House.This theatre is not available for commercial hire as it is booked for Resident Companies and Sydney Opera House Presents year round.

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New Australian Classical | From Our House To Yours

On-demand

New Australian Classical brings together three exceptional local musicians to explore new Australian repertoire.

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Feminist Roast

On-demand

Roasts are normally a piss-take on an individual: a celebrity, comedian, politician, or public figure. But we’re going rogue and our roastee is an idea - no, a movement: feminism. If you thought the raison d’etre of this festival was above reproach, think again.

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Sir Simon Rattle conducts the London Symphony Orchestra (2023)

On-demand

Available worldwide from 8 Sep until 11 Sep 2023In 1966, the London Symphony Orchestra was the first visiting orchestra to rehearse in the as yet unfinished Sydney Opera House. In 2023, they returned on their final tour with outgoing music director Sir Simon Rattle. (Premiere)

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Happy Campers

Centre for Creativity

21 – 24 Jul 2025

Workshops
Kids & Families

Ages 0 - 1 | Happy Campers is a gentle musical space where your baby’s movements create live, improvised music. Designed for pre-crawling babies and their carers, this unique experience invites you to play, connect, and make your very first music together.

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Marcia Sings Summer

Concert Hall

10 & 11 Oct 2025

Contemporary Music

Celebrate the undisputed Queen of Disco Donna Summer with the Sydney Premiere of Marcia Sings Summer with Marcia Hines and vocal powerhouse Casey Donovan in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall this October.

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