Before Limelight returns to print, we reveal some of the stories that will feature in our refreshed, redesigned magazine, and what to look out for online.

The Crowd Favourite Performances Competition is open to performers aged 10 to 35, with eight prizes to the value of $6,000.

Michael Cassel, Benjamin Law, Trudy Dalgleish, Eddie Perfect, Simon Phillips and Ursula Yovich are among 11 industry leaders participating in the new arts mentorship program.

Creating the Future, a new survey conducted by the Australia Council, shows a growing number of people have been engaging with the arts and support arts funding.

The musical theatre performer, teacher and director believes that acting should be an intrinsic part of dancing training. He tells us why.

A resilient Queensland Ballet re-emerges from the COVID darkness like a radiant phoenix.

There was a feeling of liberty in the air as WAB performed to a live audience, with each of the 12 shorts works drawing ecstatic applause.

Four Winds, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Gondwana Choirs and Sydney Chamber Opera are among the 58 small to medium arts organisations who will receive funding for up to four years.

Louise Bezzina has recast her first program for Brisbane Festival to focus on local voices and outdoor events.

West Australian Ballet and Queensland Ballet both planned to stage Dracula this year, but while WAB is going ahead QB has postponed it until next year due to concerns around COVID-19.

One in four have returned to cultural events, and 42 per cent plan to return. However, 22 per cent said their long-term attendance will be negatively affected by COVID-19.

Limelight has received a Small Business Grant from the City of Sydney through its COVID-19 Relief Grants for a three-part program to support performing arts companies as they gradually return to the stage.