Fresh sounds, big events, little gems, cross-genre collaborations, world premieres; it’s a new world for arts organisations, so what do they have in store this year?

What do the festivals have on offer in the year ahead?

From purchasing a few bars of music to making a multi-million-dollar donation, we explore the different ways that philanthropy can help transform our cultural life.

Noongar culture, language and stories are now firmly embedded in the programming at Perth Festival. We talk to Noongar artists about this blossoming relationship.

The new Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival recalls singing in Britten’s children’s choir, playing the French horn, and becoming a fan of Boulez.

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Features include Cate Blanchett on TÁR, Cilea's opera Adriana Lecouvreur, the arts on offer in 2023, philanthropy in Australian arts and the relationship between Noongar artists and Perth Festival.

Jason Blake has joined the Limelight team as Digital Editor, while Maddy Briggs has been appointed as the new Staff Writer.

Features include Cate Blanchett on TÁR, Cilea's opera Adriana Lecouvreur, the arts on offer in 2023, philanthropy in Australian arts and the relationship between Noongar artists and Perth Festival.

Festival directors Ben Opie and Melissa Doecke unveil a Peninsula Summer Music Festival that will appeal to all the senses.

International arts leader Wouter Van Ransbeek will join Adelaide Festival for its 2024-2026 programs, facilitating international connections from his base in Europe.

Vincent Choy, Paige Gullifer, Ceridwen McCooey and Dale Schlaphoff will participate in a week-long residency of mentorships and collaborative opportunities, culminating in a performance at Dots+Loops' Nonstop festival.