Personifying the maxim that women need to work twice as hard as men for the same reward, Joy McKean was an inspirational figure in Australian music.

Composer Nic Courto talks about the world premiere of his latest work, Afterlife, and having his brain frozen in a jar (maybe).

The late Tina Turner's voice was deeply embodied, writes Narelle Yeo – an imperfect but uniquely powerful sound.

Actor Philip Quast prepares to venture into the frozen landscapes of Patricia Cornelius's wintry drama for Sydney Theatre Company.

Featuring a new Australian musical and shows in theatres, laneways, cars and a church, the 2023 Australian Musical Theatre Festival was on song.

Australian Digital Concert Hall's Chris Howlett talks to Limelight about lowering the barriers to fine music and this weekend's Kawai 88 Keys Festival.

American conductor and educator Noreen Green talks to Limelight about some remarkable survivors of the Holocaust.

Genevieve Lacey gives new life to the oldest known piece of notated music for the RISING Festival. She talks to us about how it happens.

Pandora’s box has been opened and one way or another, musicians will need to find ways to work with AI-based tools.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

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Bangarra Dance Theatre's Frances Rings talks about visiting Yuldea for her new piece, her childhood, and the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.