The latest arts appointments and departures.

In the elemental surroundings, Korean star Sumi Jo steals the show with a performance that takes root in the memory.

A dance party in 10 minutes, Velvet Underground co-founder John Cale and a digital detox initiative among the winter festival's highlights.

The Blue Mountains festival goes from strength to strength with three premieres and an all-star lineup including Reginald Mobley, Lior and Nigel Westlake.

Louise Bezzina’s 2025 Brisbane Festival will be her last as Artistic Director. She won’t be moving far, however.

Soprano Nina Korbe is doubly proud to be singing under the vast skies of western Queensland. “Being on my traditional land, I asked myself: what songs and sounds do I want to offer as a gift?"

Canberra International Music Festival's Eugene Ughetti unpacks this year's program, promising a "five day-long deep listening experience".

"Chamber music is all about intimacy and connection," says Festival curator Tim Munro. "It is where composers share private thoughts."

Pianist Coady Green programs a chamber music festival that does things very differently.

The Blue Mountains festival's mentorship program and diverse repertoire provides a foundation for keeping the art form relevant, argues violinist Kristian Winther.

Women make up 30 per cent of artistic leadership roles in leading international dance companies, a new report finds. How does Australia fare?

The Tasmanian festival celebrates 20 years with its "biggest program yet" and a star-studded array of Australian and international acts.