Lowdown features articles on youth performing arts activity, reviews on the latest shows, a comprehensive What's On column listing touring and performing programs, a news roundup from every State and Territory, and reviews on the most recent performing arts, theatre and drama publications. Published every two months since 1979, Lowdown Magazine is a living history of Australian youth performing arts, and actively assists government bodies, arts organisations, international visitors, academics and other media with information about the sector. (from magazine website http://www.carclew.com.au/programs/lowdown/magazine.aspx sighted 27/8/08)
In 2010 Lowdown will be delivered digitally through Lowdown Online and its services. Print publication will cease after 2010. (Source: Lowdown vol.31 (4) August 2009 p.14)