Flowers' distinctive bass lines left an indelible mark on popular music, most famously in Lou Reed's Walk on the Wild Side.

Squabbalogic founder Jay James-Moody calls time on the indie musical theatre powerhouse, hoping it "might be remembered fondly".

Mendes' ability to navigate pop and more traditional Brazilian styles made him a revered figure in both spheres.

Australian playwrights Christopher Stollery and Maeve Hook in the running for the inaugural Cooper Prize.

Proposed transparency requirements a step towards protecting the livelihoods of creative industries workers and First Nations cultural property.

A playwright of remarkable wit, insight, and irreverence, Hibberd was a central figure in the Australian cultural renaissance of the 1970s.

A new opera charts the rise of Vegas superstars Siegfried and Roy. Kanen Breen and Christopher Tonkin to star.

"Powerful move": Drandic promoted to foreground First Nations storytelling and forge pathways for First Nations artists.

It's lawyer's letters at 20 paces as pianist Jayson Gillham's dispute with the MSO rumbles on.

Jo Davies to leave Opera Australia after just 18 months as Artistic Director; more announcements following independent review to come.

The music notation software reaches its end bar line after 35 years and points to Dorico as its successor.

With a collective tally of 34 Grammy wins and one Oscar statuette, the artists performing at MIJF this year are among the giants of the genre.