Limelight: Looking forward to 2050
12 August, 2025
Celebrating 250 issues of music, arts and culture
As Limelight reaches 250 issues, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the people, performances and stories that have shaped our pages – and the Australian arts landscape – since our first issue launched in July 2003.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing special features to mark the occasion – revisiting favourite articles, highlighting landmark moments, and publishing new reflections on the evolution of the arts in Australia. You will find all of these on this page as they are published.
To celebrate our 250th issue, we have lowered the price of our annual subscription offers.
Whether you are a new or returning subscriber, or giving a subscription to a friend, take advantage of this special discount and enjoy 12 months of Australia’s finest coverage of music, arts and culture.
Fresh perspectives
Unlocked favourites
The Next Stage
19 February, 2024
Yo-Yo Ma: The Art of Living
2 April, 2020
A Gift for Life: Investing in Music Education
25 July, 2022
The Greatest Voices of all Time
3 April, 2019
The Return of Lang Lang
13 June, 2019
Your Limelight story
Whether you’ve turned our pages as a long-time subscriber, stumbled across a favourite feature, or discovered a new artist through our reviews, your connection with Limelight is part of our legacy.
We’d love to hear your stories.
- What’s a Limelight moment that’s stayed with you?
- Was there a particular story, cover, artist or issue that made an impact?
- How has Limelight been part of your journey in the arts?
- What does Limelight mean to you?
We’re collecting memories and reflections to help us mark this occasion. Your voice could be featured as part of our special 250th celebration.
Click the button below to share your story, or post on your socials with hashtag #Limelight250 and tag @LimelightArtsAu.
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Shared on Social Media: Cover star Bronwyn Douglass holds a copy of the March 2024 issue; Lachlan Skipworth’s World Premiere interview in the June 2024 issue; Australian Musical Theatre Festival reads the write-up in our May 2024 issue; Melbourne Recital Centre shared copies of the April 2024 issue with their patrons.
The magazine
More than 60 issues of Limelight are available to read digitally. Subscribers can now experience the magazine in a brand-new interactive flipbook format, or enjoy each article individually on our website.
A subscription is required to access magazine content.
Special Offers
To celebrate our 250th issue, we have lowered the price of our annual subscription offers.
Whether you are a new or returning subscriber, or giving a subscription to a friend, take advantage of this special discount and enjoy 12 months of Australia’s finest coverage of music, arts and culture.