Adelaide Festival announces new Artistic Director
As experienced English festival director Ruth Mackenzie is announced as the new Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival, Rachel Healy looks back on her tenure with Neil Armfield.
March 25, 2022
Arts world rallies for Ukraine, and for Russian artists
Major European arts organisations hold fundraisers for Ukraine as artists argue against boycotts of Russian colleagues.
March 24, 2022
Canberra Sinfonia announces 2022 season
The fledgling ensemble will feature young local talents, including pianist Ronan Apcar, violinist Lucy Macourt and flautist Alison Mountain.
March 24, 2022
What’s your Sacred Cow?
We're asking our readers for their thoughts on the subjects that get their goat.
March 22, 2022
Back to Back Theatre receives International Ibsen Award
The pioneering group’s work with neurodiverse performers has been recognised with the 'Nobel Prize' of theatre awards.
March 22, 2022
The April 2022 issue of Limelight is now available
Our April features explore the new Cobar Sound Chapel, a documentary about luthier Harry Vatiliotis's last violin, musical arrangements in the past and today, and the joy of walking and its link to creativity.
March 21, 2022
Queensland Symphony Orchestra announces Young Instrumentalist Prize finalists
The seven young musicians will compete in the Finalists’ Recital on 24 March for the grand prize and the chance to work with the QSO throughout the year.
March 18, 2022
RISING finally arises
After being cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID lockdowns, Melbourne’s new winter arts festival has announced its program for June 2022.
March 17, 2022
ACO announces three-day Opening Festival to celebrate its new home
The housewarming at Pier 2/3 will feature concerts, talks and livestreams, and lots of good friends.
March 16, 2022
2021 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards announced
The winners include Australian Digital Concert Hall, Erin Milne, All the Queens Men, Speak Percussion and Clare Watson.
March 15, 2022
MSO announces Academy and partnership with ANAM
The two new initiatives are aimed at providing opportunities for early-career musicians.
March 14, 2022
Introducing the April 2022 issue of Limelight
Our April features explore the new Cobar Sound Chapel, a documentary about luthier Harry Vatiliotis's last violin, musical arrangements in the past and today, and the joy of walking and its link to creativity.
March 11, 2022
Seventh round of RISE funding announced
The 91 recipients of the latest, and probably final, round of funding include City Recital Hall, Darwin Festival and State Opera South Australia for an interstate tour.
March 11, 2022