Australian company Circus Oz is to close in response to a review into its operations coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Features in our bumper holiday issue include the arts on offer in 2022, Deborah Cheetham's interview with Chi-chi Nwanoku, Víkingur Ólafsson, Leonardo the musician and Christopher Wheeldon's musical An American in Paris.

Kamilaroi playwright Thomas Weatherall will receive the $25,000 residency to create a new piece for Belvoir.

The great Australian maestro lends support to a season of bittersweet masterpieces.

Important premieres, revivals of loved repertoire, national and international tours, a new season for independents and more add up to a busy year for SDC.

The Sydney Opera House's Utzon Music chamber series returns in 2022, with old favourites, as well as premieres of new works from Brett Dean and Paul Stanhope.

The trailblazing Flinders Quartet returns in 2022 with a record eight premieres of new works, and classics from the string quartet repertoire.

There is an emphasis on West Australian talent and deep engagement with the community in the state opera company’s programming for next year.

The Metropolitan Orchestra’s 2022 season includes seven world premieres and two new children’s shows, as it continues to strive for accessibility and support for Australian artists.

Perth Symphony Orchestra announces Catherine Henwood as incoming CEO, taking over from founder Bourby Webster.

Running over four days in March, WOMADelaide's 30th iteration is a largely Australian affair, with a few international guests that underscore the diversity of the lineup.

Among the many tributes to Dalaithngu, director Baz Luhrman tweeted, "you made a vast contribution not only to Australian cinema, but global cinema, allowing us into your world, spirit & storytelling. There has never been anyone like you. There will never be anyone like you.”