This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

"Australia's leading arts and culture think tank" finds per capita government expenditure on arts and culture has dropped over the past fifteen years.

This new work is deeply compelling for those prepared to follow its slow unfolding and join the central figure in accepting all that transpires.

WA Ballet begins its 70th anniversary celebrations with a thoroughly entertaining program of four works including two world premieres.

One of the most sought-after choreographers, with several new projects in development around the world, Robert Bondara talks about the Australian premiere of Take Me With You at West Australian Ballet.

Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch has announced two new initiatives, creating new funding channels for diverse and First Nations artists.

The five nominees include three members of the corps de ballet, a soloist and a coryphée, with the winners to be announced at the Sydney opening of Anna Karenina in April.

This powerful new work from Indigenous intercultural dance company Marrugeku addresses life inside Australian immigration and detention centres.

This Brisbane-produced independent production has overcome constant disruption to present the Australian debuts of international artists alongside our best local talent.

Michael Sollis asks if it is fair to expect artists to rise above their individual pain and turn their attention to creating works that address the broader societal challenges of the pandemic.

Stephen Page's breathtaking, final production as Bangarra AD, combines dance, spoken word and song, and takes the company into exciting new territory.