More than 350 Australian artists and arts organisations will seek public donations on Thursday 22 October, following a successful inaugural campaign.

In its third year, the festival boasts two complete operas in a four-day celebration of music, food and country hospitality.

Australian Youth Orchestra’s 2027 season combines orchestral showpieces, new Australian music and international collaborations.

A Senior Research Fellow at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Curran secures funding for the cultural preservation of Indigenous song and dance traditions.

Iain Grandage becomes Chief Curator; Anna Melville joins the organisation as Head of Programming.

The Australian conductor and educator recognised for her "deliberate and conscious efforts to achieve greater gender equality in the concert hall".

Gina Williams-Ghouse’s new work Bilya joins Verdi’s Requiem in a season featuring four mainstage productions and a one-night-only Maria Stuarda.

The seven-time Olivier Award-winning West End hit will open at the Capitol Theatre in September, with casting yet to be announced.

The American musician and Curtis Institute teacher to take up senior cello role in 2027.

Australian composer recognised for experimental work exploring ritual, materiality and ecology.

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production returns to Australia for the first time in more than a decade, opening 40 years after its local premiere.

Skubiszewski recognised for his outstanding contribution to Australian screen music, including scores for Two Hands, Red Dog and Neighbours.