Ruth Mackenzie to serve in Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government as Minister for the Arts.

Melbourne's Charlie Wu shares the Grand Prix after a commanding performance of Rachmaninov's Third Concerto.

The high-profile British vocal ensemble has been secured for an Australian Festival of Chamber Music exclusive.

A collaboration between the ACO and Hand to Earth, a national tour for the musical Phar Lap and a new Back to Back Theatre work among the projects funded.

Creative Australia funds a pilot program to co-invest in the commissioning, development and presentation of new Australian theatre works beyond the capital cities.

Work begins on a new initiative to recognise and preserve the songs that have shaped Australia's cultural identity.

Sheng-Yuan Lynch triumphs in the competition's Grand Final in Brisbane.

You might not recognise the name, but Plas Johnson's most famous solo left an indelible impression.

The composer was best known outside China for co-composing the Butterfly Lovers' Violin Concerto with He Zhanhao.

A familiar face on stage and screen, Donovan was "the ultimate pro".

A long-deconsecrated church in Sydney's CBD has become a lightning rod for conflicting views on artistic freedom and religion.

One of Aotearoa/New Zealand's leading chamber music gatherings presents an expanded program, intentional guests and a world premiere.