Eight international and Australian artists, including The Gesualdo Six, the Brodsky Quartet, Andrea Lam and James Morley, will perform in the intimate SOH space.

Vincent Choy, Paige Gullifer, Ceridwen McCooey and Dale Schlaphoff will participate in a week-long residency of mentorships and collaborative opportunities, culminating in a performance at Dots+Loops' Nonstop festival.

Syrah Torii and Alastair Cooper-Golec will recieve full-time employment and mentorship from a company committed to supporting young operatic talent.

Roya A, Rafeif Ismail and Maddie Little have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to their artistic fields.

Mezzo-soprano Fiona Campbell will take over the role from the orchestra's founder Bourby Webster in January, having recently worked as WA State Manager for Musica Viva Australia.

The quartet renews its commitment to gender-balanced programming across three mainstage concerts, featuring three new premieres from Australian composers and tours across urban and regional Victoria.

In line with its ongoing commitment to the arts, BMW will partner with Opera Australia to present its large-scale BMW Opera for All event in Melbourne.

Craig Whitehead, who has been working as interim CEO at SSO, will now step into the role permanently.

Touring opportunities, co-commissions and digital innovation top an ambitious wish list.

As well as making the donation, Elias Jreissati and his family will loan 31 works from their private collection to the HOTA Gallery, which will rename Gallery 4 in honour of their support.

William Barton wins two awards from three nominations, Joseph Tawadros wins for the third year in a row, while Carl Vine and the Australian Chamber Orchestra also emerge victorious.

Celebrating his 20th year as Artistic & Music Director, Brett Weymark has put together a program that focuses on voice, energy and joy, and features popular favourites along with new commissions by First Nations and Australian composers.