Publishers’ Statement

The ‘social distancing’ measures in response to the COVID-19 virus announced by the Australian and state governments will have a significant effect on the performing arts industry. Companies large and small will be denied the opportunity to present works which they have spent months preparing and in which they have invested substantial funds. Many companies will be placed under extreme financial pressure and will need to take drastic measures to survive. Large numbers of artists and people who depend on the industry face an immediate shortage of work.

Limelight is affected by these measures. Performing arts companies support Limelight financially through advertising and through access to performing artists, and a good deal of Limelight’s content consists of live reviews. As a result, Limelight will publish online content only for at least the next month; we will not publish a print edition in May 2020 nor, if necessary, in June either. Publishing only online will allow us to consolidate our resources for the survival of Australia’s flagship publication for classical music and the allied performing arts. It goes without saying that we greatly value all our subscribers and readers. One way to continue supporting us through this difficult time...