The Song Company has announced that singers Amy Moore and Jessica O’Donoghue will lead the company as Co-Artistic Directors for the 2024 season, the company’s 40th.

Jessica O’Donoghue and Amy Moore. Photos © Keith Saunders

The dual appointment is a further step in the company’s reframing of its business and artistic model, a process that began with a strategic review of its operations in September 2022 and the formation of an Artistic Advisory Committee, made up of artists and Board members who will lead the company’s artistic decision-making. Coinciding with this new direction, Artistic Director Antony Pitts made the decision to move on after seven years in the role.

Working in a part-time capacity, Moore and O’Donoghue will liaise with guest directors on The Song Company’s 40th-anniversary season to be launched in late October.

Celebrating its 50th year in 2023, Sydney Youth Orchestras (SYO) has announced the appointment of Stanley Dodds as its new Chief Conductor.

Dodds was born in Edmonton, Canada and grew up in Adelaide. Known for his commitment to nurturing young musicians, he is currently the Principal Conductor of the Berlin Symphony Orchestra, a role he took up in 2014. Prior to...