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Time Out
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Time Out reveals the best arts and culture in Melbourne for 2025
The 2025 winners of the Time Out Melbourne Arts & Culture Awards, in partnership with the Australian Cultural Fund, have been revealed. Now in their second year, the Time Out Arts & Culture Awards recognise the incredible creative talent working across Australia's cultural landscape – from powerhouse performers and unforgettable exhibitions to bold new theatre – and encourage audiences to get out and experience the best of our cities. A total of 16 Melbourne Critics' Choice and People's Choice winners were crowned at an event at Curious in the W Melbourne tonight (Monday, August 11), together with presenting partner the Australian Cultural Fund. The Sydney iteration of the Awards were also held tonight, at The International in Martin Place, with presenting partner the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. 'Our cities have thriving performing and visual arts scenes that deserve to be spotlighted, and these awards are about celebrating the extraordinary people who keep them vibrant,' said Kaylie Smith, Managing Director of Time Out APAC. 'The Arts & Culture Awards are a powerful reminder of the creative excellence thriving in every pocket of the country,' said Tracy Woolacott from the Australian Cultural Fund. 'We're thrilled to be part of a celebration that acknowledges the impact artists have on our collective identity.' This year, awards for Favourite Dance Production, Live Music Venue and Classical Music Show were added in the People's Choice mix. Best Museum Exhibition: Māreikura, Immigration Museum Impact Award: Museum of Desire PEOPLE'S CHOICE CATEGORIES Favourite Musical: Hadestown Favourite Performance in a Musical: Noah Mullins in Hadestown Favourite Play: Julia Favourite Performance in a Play: Justine Clarke in Julia Favourite Dance Production: Oscar, The Australian Ballet Favourite Classical Music Show: Haydn's The Creation, Royal Melbourne Philharmonic at St Paul's Cathedral Favourite Live Music Venue: Forum Melbourne Favourite Art Exhibition: Yayoi Kusama, NGV Favourite Museum Exhibition: Museum of Desire
Time Out
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Time Out Australia has crowned the best in arts and culture for 2025
Drumroll, please… The 2025 winners of the Time Out Arts & Culture Awards in Australia have officially been revealed at back-to-back celebrations in Sydney and Melbourne last night (Monday, August 11). Now in their second year, the Time Out Arts & Culture Awards recognise the incredible creative talent working across Australia's cultural landscape – from powerhouse performers and unforgettable exhibitions to bold new theatre – and encourage audiences to get out and experience the best of our cities. A total of 32 Critics' Choice and People's Choice winners were crowned across Sydney and Melbourne, including new awards for Favourite Dance Production, Live Music Venue and Classical Music Show. 'Our cities have thriving performing and visual arts scenes that deserve to be spotlighted, and these awards are about celebrating the extraordinary people who keep them vibrant,' said Kaylie Smith, Managing Director of Time Out APAC. The Sydney awards, presented by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO), took place last night at The International in Martin Place, where guests were treated to a live performance from SSO musicians. Alexandra Barlow, SSO's Head of Communications & Content, spoke about their involvement. 'At the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, we are proud to support the Time Out Arts & Culture Awards, an initiative that champions the creativity, passion and diversity of Australia's vibrant cultural scene. 'These awards celebrate not only excellence in performance, but also the communities that bring the arts to life. We believe in the power of music and the arts to inspire, connect and elevate, and we're thrilled to be part of this celebration of artistic achievement in Sydney and beyond,' she added. Meanwhile in Melbourne, the awards were presented at Curious bar in the W Melbourne, with support from the Australian Cultural Fund. 'The Arts & Culture Awards are a powerful reminder of the creative excellence thriving in every pocket of the country. We're thrilled to be part of a celebration that acknowledges the impact artists have on our collective identity,' said Tracy Woolacott from the Australian Cultural Fund. Read on for the full list of Critics' Choice winners (decided by Time Out editors along with our stable of reviewers) and People's Choice winners (as voted by the public). CRITICS' CHOICE CATEGORIES Best Musical: Hadestown Best Performance in a Musical: Vidya Makan in Hamilton Best Play: Sistren Best Performance in a Play: Zahra Newman in Dracula Best Art Exhibition: Cao Fei: My City is Yours, AGNSW Best Museum Exhibition: Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru, Australian Museum Impact Award: Hayes Theatre Co PEOPLE'S CHOICE CATEGORIES Favourite Musical: Hadestown Favourite Performance in a Musical: Debora Krizak in Annie Favourite Play: RBG: Of Many, One Favourite Classical Music Show: Abel Selaocoe, ACO at Sydney Opera House Favourite Live Music Venue: Enmore Theatre MELBOURNE WINNERS CRITICS' CHOICE CATEGORIES Best Performance in a Musical: Karis Oka in Beetlejuice the Musical Best Play: Heartbreak Hotel Best Performance in a Play: Nikki Shiels in A Streetcar Named Desire Best Art Exhibition: Yayoi Kusama, NGV Best Museum Exhibition: Māreikura, Immigration Museum Impact Award: Museum of Desire PEOPLE'S CHOICE CATEGORIES Favourite Musical: Hadestown Favourite Performance in a Musical: Noah Mullins in Hadestown Favourite Play: Julia Favourite Performance in a Play: Justine Clarke in Julia Favourite Dance Production: Oscar, The Australian Ballet Favourite Classical Music Show: Haydn's The Creation, Royal Melbourne Philharmonic at St Paul's Cathedral Favourite Live Music Venue: Forum Melbourne Favourite Museum Exhibition: Museum of Desire Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Australia newsletter for more news, travel inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. 🎵 The biggest musicals touring Australia this year 🖼️ The best art galleries across Australia 🧐
Time Out
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Time Out's Arts & Culture Awards are back for 2025 in Sydney and Melbourne
Australia's arts and culture scene is buzzing. From musical extravaganzas and daring indie shows to blockbuster exhibitions and thought-provoking visual art, our diverse country is no longer just celebrated for its natural beauty. So, Time Out Australia is pleased to announce the return of our Arts & Culture Awards for 2025, covering 16 award categories. These awards – celebrating the best in performing arts, visual arts and museums over the past year – will be presented in both Sydney (in partnership with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra) and Melbourne (with the support of the Australian Cultural Fund). Time Out launched these awards last year, and we're pleased to present our second annual edition in 2025. Australian Cultural Fund Manager Tracy Woolacott says, "Celebrating the daring and thought provoking is in our DNA here at the Australian Cultural Fund, so we couldn't be more excited to be partnering with Time Out to bring the Arts & Culture Awards back to Melbourne for the second year." The Sydney Symphony Orchestra also says they're proud to support an initiative "that champions the creativity, passion and diversity of Australia's vibrant cultural scene", also adding: "These awards celebrate not only excellence in performance, but also the communities that bring the arts to life. We believe in the power of music and the arts to inspire, connect and elevate, and we're thrilled to be part of this celebration of artistic achievement in Sydney and beyond." What are the Time Out Arts & Culture Awards categories? This year, there are seven Critics' Choice categories, with winners selected by our Time Out editors and reviewers, who have been busy getting out and about to see as much of our cities' arts and culture offerings as they possibly can, giving our readers what Time Out has long specialised in: independent critical reviews. The nine People's Choice categories are where you come in – winners are put forward by the public (and voting is now open in Sydney and Melbourne). This is your chance to support your favourite local arts and culture makers – and for producers, cultural venues, arts companies, and artists: this is your time to call on your supporters to vote for you! Thanks to your feedback (and a few of our own obsessions), we've also introduced three brand-new People's Choice Award categories for 2025: Favourite Live Music Venue, Favourite Classical Music Concert, and Favourite Dance Production. The eligibility period for the 2025 awards is between May 1, 2024, until July 1, 2025. Voting closes on July 1, so make sure you show your support for your favourite culture makers before it's too late! Critics' Choice categories (you can't nominate for these): Best Musical Best Performance in a Musical Best Play Best Performance in a Play Best Art Exhibition Best Museum Exhibition The Impact Award People's Choice categories: Favourite Musical Favourite Performance in a Musical Favourite Play Favourite Performance in a Play Favourite Live Music Venue Favourite Classical Music Concert Favourite Art Exhibition Favourite Museum Exhibition Favourite Dance Production How to vote in the Time Out Arts & Culture Awards When you vote, not only will you be having a say in the wonderful productions, performers, exhibitions and venues that are recognised – but everyone who votes will go in the running to win one of two $250 Visa gift cards (which we'd love for you to spend on your next cultural outing). Vote now: For your Sydney faves, here For your Melbourne faves, here People can vote for any relevant live performance, production or exhibition, as long as it was on in Sydney or Melbourne from May 2024 to now. Voting closes on July 1, 2025. Want to nominate yourself for a People's Choice Award? If you're after assets to encourage people to vote for something you've worked on, head over here. When will the Arts & Culture Award winners be announced? The ultimate winners of both the Critics' Choice and People's Choice categories will be revealed at awards events in both Sydney and Melbourne in August 2025. Will your favourite live show get a nod? Will the performer who made you gasp/weep/cheer get their flowers? Will your local music venue get the attention it deserves? You'll have to stay tuned to our social channels to find out.
