Emily’s Mixtape: Looping the 80s & 90s

Junction Arts Festival: Emily’s Mixtape: Looping the 80s & 90s

City Baptist Chuch, Launceston 11 Frederick St, Launceston, TAS, Australia
Harpist, vocalist, and loop artist Emily Sanzaro reimagines iconic songs from the 80s and 90s in this genre-blurring, emotionally charged performance. These tracks, once playing through headphones, mixtapes, and late-night radio, helped shape her identity as a musician. Now, they’re transformed into immersive sonic landscapes, infused with Emily’s signature style;…
Sayes Arares

Monash Peforming Arts Centres: Sayes Arares

The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts 48 Exhibition Walk, Clayton, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Sayes Arares is a poetic multichannel visual and sonic documentary that takes the audience deep into the Middle Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. Immerse yourself in this extraordinary world in the sensory splendour of the David Li Sound Gallery. On this journey we hear the Sayes Arares songs: a…

Junction Arts Festival: MZAZA: The Birth and Death of Stars

City Baptist Chuch, Launceston 11 Frederick St, Launceston, TAS, Australia
‘The Birth and Death of Stars’ is a dazzling fusion of world music and theatre featuring stunning multilingual vocals, rare instruments played by world-class musicians, and unique visuals. Drawing inspiration from history’s philosophers and astronomers, the show leads us on a surreal voyage through the ether to explore what links…

Brisbane Festival: John Butler

The Princess Theatre, Brisbane 8 Annerly Rd, Woollongabba, QLD, Australia
John Butler returns to Brisbane for a very intimate concert at The Princess Theatre and will be introducing his brand-new album Prism. Prism is back to the full sound of John Butler, reclaiming his classic groove-laden force, brimming with fierce guitars, robust percussion and meteoric choruses. The concert will feature…

Duco Events: SYNTHONY No.5

RAC Arena 700 Wellington St, Perth, WA, Australia
An orchestra like no other! Brand new show - Volvo Presents: SYNTHONY NO.5 A breathtaking fusion of electronic dance music and live orchestra with guest vocalists, instrumentalists, DJ's and immersive visuals. The greatest dance anthems of the last 30 years like you’ve never heard before. Conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams New set…

Boroondara Arts: Kew Court House Live: Tristan Lee

Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
Join acclaimed Melbourne pianist Tristan Lee for a rare and intimate piano recital in the historical surroundings of Kew Court House. Recent highlights have included performances of concertos by Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Grieg and Rachmaninoff; and solo recitals throughout UK, Italy, Lithuania, France, the Netherlands, Cuba, China and Australia. Widely…
Emily’s Mixtape: Looping the 80s & 90s

Junction Arts Festival: Emily’s Mixtape: Looping the 80s & 90s

City Baptist Chuch, Launceston 11 Frederick St, Launceston, TAS, Australia
Harpist, vocalist, and loop artist Emily Sanzaro reimagines iconic songs from the 80s and 90s in this genre-blurring, emotionally charged performance. These tracks, once playing through headphones, mixtapes, and late-night radio, helped shape her identity as a musician. Now, they’re transformed into immersive sonic landscapes, infused with Emily’s signature style;…

Four Winds: Barragga Yangga | Many Songs Festival

Four Winds Barragga Bay, NSW, Australia
The Barragga Yangga Many Songs Festival is the culmination of a series of residencies held at Four Winds in 2024, bringing community members and artists together to explore storytelling, song learning, and orchestration. Showcasing newly created material performed by Djinama Yilaga and special guests – including Affinity Quartet, Butchulla songman…

Camelot Lounge: Nadya’s SoulSka In Stilettos

Camelot Lounge 19 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville, NSW, Australia
Part gig, part party, part glorious musical mayhem—SoulSka in Stilettos brings the sass, the soul, and the ska. This seven-piece groove machine blends soul, ska, retro pop, and a sprinkle of country sparkle into a joyous, genre-hopping ride. Think Etta James doing high kicks with The Specials, Aretha slow-dancing with…
I Still Call Australia Home

The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre: I Still Call Australia Home

The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre 30 Eton St, Sutherland, NSW, Australia
Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey celebrating the remarkable talents of two of Australia’s most iconic stars. I Still Call Australia Home is a concert experience that goes beyond the ordinary—a heartfelt tribute that breathes new life into timeless music. Experience a dynamic mix of soulful ballads and energetic anthems,…

World Class Entertainment: Music of the Night

Goulburn Performing Arts Centre NSW
Joey Fimmano returns in 2025 with the sensational MUSIC OF THE NIGHT. With a new format and new songs added, this mesmerizing stage show is taking Australia by storm, leaving audiences spellbound with the sheer brilliance of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless creations, and the world's greatest musical hits from…

University of Queensland: St Lucia Serenades

University of Queensland St Lucia, QLD, Australia
Feel the sunshine at a free all-ages concert featuring an incredible line-up of musical goodness and performances. Headlining is The Quandamooka Crooner Adam James and The Dreamtime Swing, who reimagine the songs of iconic First Nations musicians with the electrifying flair of ‘60s big-band music. Also serenading crowds will be…

Limelight 250

Limelight magazine covers

What's your Limelight story?

Celebrating 250 issues of music, arts and culture.

Competitions

View current offers

Win CDs, tickets to the latest shows, cinema screening invitations and more.

Season Preview

Season Preview

Explore the 2026 season

Our specialist writers analyse this year’s offerings in theatres and concert halls.

Featured

Queensland Spotlight

Your guide to the arts in the Sunshine State.

What’s On

Explore the online calendar

Find out what’s happening this week and add your own events to our free online calendar.

Limelight+

Dual Subscriptions

Substantial discounts when you subscribe to Limelight and a partner arts organisation.

Playlists

Playlists

Listen now

Looking for something new to listen to? Check out our playlists from our latest issue.

Emails

Sign up now

Receive free email updates on a range of topics from Limelight.