Enoch will lead the festival from 2017, taking over from current Festival Director Lieven Bertels.

The Australia Council have suspended its six-year funding programme in response to the Federal Budget.

As the arts community debate continues, Limelight speaks to QTC Artistic Director Wesley Enoch.

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The opera icon is to be the subject of a new film starring Noomi Repace, and TV mini-series starring Meryl Streep. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Senator Brandis has declared himself the national taste-maker. Australian artists should be worried. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Money will be redirected to the Ministry of Arts over four years to fund new Excellence in the Arts programme. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The celebrated director and accomplished arts leader will be the first co-directors in the festival’s history.

The controversial Australian playwright had passed away aged 87. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Mike Baird promises multi-million dollar refurbishment that will transform Sydney’s arts hub. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Melbourne's annual awards ceremony for the performing arts names 2014's highest achievers.

Perth Festival’s Artistic Director will lead Melbourne Festival from 2016. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in