Australia’s premier international dance film festival celebrates its first year at Queensland Ballet’s Brisbane home with half-price tickets for those attending in person.

The lineup salts Sydney with 748 performances, featuring homegrown and international talent, with a cascade of world premieres and the Australian premiere of the opera Sun & Sea, staged on an artificial beach.

Likening opera to slow-cooking, Opera Queensland’s Artistic Director Patrick Nolan continues breaking new ground with his genre-defying programming from QPAC to the outback.

The NSW-based pianist takes away the $27,000 first prize alongside special prizes, while floodwater laps at the feet of Shepparton. 

Two world premieres adapted from South Australian books, a brand-new production of Prima Facie and a controversial classic by Edward Albee are among the highlights.

ATL Co-founder and Artistic Director Grant Dodwell talks about restoring the in-home theatre experience for a whole new generation and nostalgics alike.

Applications are open for the Flinders Quartet's Emerge initiative, which offers emerging composers the chance to participate in a year-long program.

The soprano and Artistic Director of the Australian Contemporary Opera Company has been honoured for her contribution to Australian opera and its digital future for over 30 years.

The harrowing life of Van Gogh will be explored in one of six world premieres that feature in Aurélien Scannella’s tenth season as Artistic Director of West Australian Ballet.

Features include a look at Amanda Lee Falkenberg's musical space odyssey The Moons Symphony, the artists restoring the oratorio's theatrical setting, why Fidelio invites tinkering, and an interview with lawyer-turned-playwright Suzie Miller.

Jonathan Lo will succeed Nicolette Fraillon, who has held the position for almost 20 years. The Australian Ballet has also announced a new Executive Director.

Six leading Australian composers have been named as finalists for this year's Paul Lowin Orchestral and Song Cycle Prizes.